Search
Most Popular Articles
- Discussion of the Human Body Defense System
- The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China
- How to Balance Your Body to Get Pregnant
- How To Stop Your Cat Scratching - Get Rid Of Those Fleas
- Eating Junk Food -- The Hidden Price
- Ski Boots -- Testing 1, 2, 3
- Wear it Up or Wear it Down?
- Cat Care, Cat Products and Cat Diseases
- Choosing a Cell Phone
- Artificial Satellite Types
Interviews don't have to be...scary.
 Category |
: Writing |
 Times Read |
: 27 |
 Date |
: 16 July 2008 07:00 |
Does the thought of asking someone for an interview causeyour tongue to hide in theback of your throat? Does the thought of spending the nightsleeping with the family dogyou affectionately call Marmaduke appeal to you more thanasking someone for a fewminutes of their time? The fact of the matter is, whetheryour writing an ebook, or anarticle for a magazine, an interview with an expert whospecialises in your topic ofchoice ads credibility to your writing and shows prospectiveeditors your willing to go theextra mile to ensure that what you write is factual, andthat your willing to interview theexperts required to back up the research youve done. Areyou expecting your potentialinterviewee to jump through your computer screen, scream andshout, and make all kindsof funny faces at you? And then scream...no way! Its thatfear of rejection thing, isntit? Do me a favour, grab yourself a size 12 shoe and stompon that baby! Its therapeutican itll make you feel a whole lot better. Sorry to burstyour bubble, but 95% of the timethis wont happen. They may say no, but you know what? Thats ok. Its their loss andyour gain. Chalk it up as a learning experience and move onto the next person. Takecomfort in knowing that the majority of people will beflattered that you have asked fortheir expertise, and probably would be willing to help youout. After all, their gettinggood publicity by giving you an interview. Its a win-winsituation for both parties. Justmake sure that when you do approach people about giving youan interview that youalready have the questions that you want to ask them readybefore hand. Its notadvisable to ask them 100 different questions, 10 or lessshould be appropriate. Makesure your questions cannot be answered with a simple yes orno, after all you want to addsome good content to you project...right? Just make sure tothank them for their time andconsider giving them a free copy of your finished product.
About the Author
Brian is a freelance writer and ownerof www.theebookking.comHe likes to add quarky humor to hisworks to make them a read for everyoneto enjoy.
Random Article 1 |
Random Article 2 |
An I
by: Donna Sweat This is the ideal topic for us all to think about. We do it everyday, especially those of us that use the Internet the majority of the time. Web pages, business letters, articles, news releases, documentation and most certainly, advertisements. I have at times |
I shake my head and wonder why more marketers arentwriting. The internet has made it possible for anyoneto spill their thoughts onto the screen.It doesnt take a genius or tons of talent. It justtakes patience and persistence.When I started writing, I was the worst writer thatever lived. I still cant
|
Random Article 3 |
Random Article 4 |
Web Copy – How Much is Enough? By Glenn Murray *
These days, there’s widespread acceptance that a website is an integral part of the marketing plan of any business. Likewise, it’s commonly accepted that web copy is a vital component of any website. But how much web copy is enough |
Dont leave me now lest my sweet breath would ceaseDont leave me now else my whole body would freezeDont leave me now that Im crying on my hurting kneesElse I may never give my heart away again on leaseIf you leave me right here and walk away from my lifeId not even think about slitting my throat wit
|
| indir teknolojix.com hiperucuz.com teknoloji forum The Most Beautiful Places hava kargo adtech ile reklam 2.0 dönemi ba?l?yor ve Trkycmhrytllbtpydrklcktr r10.net seo yar??mas? |