Interviews

Post links to two exemplary interviews that you can use as models for your mentor interview.

Under each link, describe the writing techniques that the author/interviewer uses to create a finished piece of writing that both accurately portrays the interview subject as well as results in a polished work that the reader can enjoy.


Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland

This interview has a nice introduction that sounds just like any "Rock-umentary." It starts off listing their most popular album followed by their current tour and performances. I really like this one because it's simple, it's quick and easy to follow. The first thing you see on the page is a picture of the album that is being discussed in the interview, followed by some key words that are that album and a few of their songs. The interview itself is set up in a fashion that think is ideal. It starts each question and answer starts with the name of who is speaking, bolded and a font size bigger.
"ACountry: Hi Jennifer, how is your day so far?"
I feel that this is the best way to keep a reader in an interview article. Another thing that I like is that they just let the words that are said stand on their own. They don't need to edit the answers they get to achieve any sort of effect for their article.

Simon Pegg from Spaced

This is actually very similar to the other article that I chose. I find myself pondering that if all interviews done with a celebrity instead of someone like a politician. Nonetheless I find this interview interesting, and I think the reason for that is because it actually sounds like an interview that I would have. In fact, it does sound like the interview that I had with my mentor, Mrs. Strong.

Consider the structure of the overall piece, what information is in the beginning and/or end, if an introduction is used, if there is additional writing throughout the piece, if there are references to any follow up questions, physical formatting, etc.