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Interviewing Techniques

How to ask the questions -- and get the answers

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Interviewing Techniques

WHEN Wednesday, July 23, 7-10 pm

WHERE Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Interviewing a source can make or break your story. You often have only one shot to get fresh, interesting, and complete quotes from subjects who can be scattered, inarticulate, and sometimes downright hostile. In this seminar you'll discover the tips and tricks the pros know about how to conduct stellar interviews -- even when your subject proves challenging.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • The steps you need to take before you ask your first question
  • How to get interesting sound-bites from an over-interviewed source
  • The most important question you'll ask in any interview
  • How to structure a can't-miss interview
  • Elements beyond quotes that make interviews pop off the page

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Joel Reese
Joel Reese began his career humbly, reporting on zoning hearings in Missoula, Montana. Since then, he's been anthologized for his story on the near-overdose of former NFL star Golden Richards, won awards for his coverage of a massive California forest fire, and been nominated for a National Magazine Award for a package on Chicago's diviest dive bars. His interview subjects range from Harrison Ford to Michael Jordan, and his work has appeared in Spin, Details, Texas Monthly, Chicago, playboy.com, and The Best American Sports Writing of 1996.

Testimonials


This seminar takes advantage of Joel's vast and varied experiences as a journalist and boils them down into key strategies for getting the best out of your interviews. -- Laurel Hechanova

"Joel knows the drill when it comes to interviewing techniques. If you're looking to build your skills in this topic and grasp the basics of a productive interview Joel will help you with a solid foundation." -- Richard M. Kennedy

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