eople love to hear an interviewers have the questions
interesting conversation written down they tend to not
because dialogue makes listen to the answer that the
things fun. But when you are person gives. They just ask a
podcasting solo you miss out on question and move on to the next
that element. However, question. But when you truly
interviewing guests can add that listen to the answers, you'll
exciting element to your podcast. come up with more questions that
will add depth and excitement to
Interviewing is not as simple as your interview.
ask a question and get an answer.
There are a few things that you 4. Prepare your guest. You'll get
should consider. a much better interview if your
guest is prepared as well. Before
1. Prepare for the interview. you start, be sure to inform your
Make sure to do background guest of the types of things that
research on your subject. will be discussed. Don't give
Background research includes the them each question word-for-word
5 W's and H (Who, What, Where, because that will give your
When, Why, How), previous media interview a "scripted tone".
coverage that your subject has However, given them a basic
received, and obtaining bio overview so that they can
sheets if applicable. prepare.
2. Prepare your questions. Write More Tips:
down your questions in advanced
and make sure to organize them in • One thing to remember is to
a way that flows. always maintain control of the
interview. Don't allow your guest
3. Prepare to listen. When newbie to ramble.
For example, if you ask "Were you
• Make sure you ask open ended excited about the tour" you'll
questions. Avoid questions that either get a yes I was excited or
begin with do you, have you, no I was not excited. The guest
would you, could you. will be focused on the word
"excited". But if you ask "How
• Avoid asking leading did you feel during the tour?"
questions. Take your opinion out you'll get a much better answer.
of the question before you ask.
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DJ Nelson can help your business communicate effectively. As corporate communications consultant she provides businesses with copy that sells. Listen to her podcast by visiting http://www.BoldBusinessTalk.com
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