[.ca] Interviewing: A Guide for Journalists and Writers (ISBN 1865087017)

Demystifying the art of interviewing:
There's an old journalists' saying - "you're only as good as your contacts", but in reality - "you're only as good as your interviews". That's the subject of a new guide for journalists and writers which covers a broad range of topics and issues that comprise the art of interviewing. 'Interviewing' is written by two experienced Australian journalists: Gail Sedorkin, a journalism university lecturer and co-author of 'Get Your Message Across', who spent several years in newspapers and radio. Judy McGregor, a journalism professor, with 20 years experience as a newspaper reporter and editor. The book is an essential guide to interviewing for both new and experienced scribes. It balances a plethora of tips, techniques and checklists with a variety of colorful and insightful anecdotes from some of the best known and highly regarded journalists in print and electronic media. Some of the topics covered include: * Types and styles of interviews (Vox pops, doorstops and ambushes, death knocks, rounds and events) * Research * Getting started * Breaking the ice * The questions * Print and broadcast interviews * Telephone and email interviews * Handing the information (when to quote, naming sources) * Legal and other issues (off the record, checkbook journalism, defamation, contempt of court) While written principally for Australian and New Zealand writers, most of information and wisdom is universal, and supported by a number of Web site links. 'Interviewing' is a must-have reference book for all journalists and writers involved in researching and interviewing. Even if you think you know it all, this book will surprise you and inspire you. -- Michael Meanwell, author of the critically-acclaimed 'The Enterprising Writer' and 'Writers on Writing'. For more book reviews and prescriptive articles for writers, visit www.enterprisingwriter.com