 For Authors: December 09, 2009 Issue [#3430] |
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Hello, everyone! Welcome to this edition of the For Authors newsletter.  This week's topic is focused on writing an interview, but first off, I'd like to share a few quotes with you. Enjoy!
Quotes:
"Questions provide the key to unlocking our unlimited potential."
~ Anthony Robbins
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"No man really becomes a fool until he stops asking questions."
~ Charles Steinmetz
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To find the exact answer, one must first ask the exact question.
~ Author: S. Tobin Webster
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Interviewing Authors
Recently in my writing group, I had everyone break up into pairs. I handed out a sheet of interview questions for us to ask each other. They weren't just any questions; they were specific questions geared toward writers.
After we interviewed our partners, each person wrote a profile essay from what they had learned about their author. We took turns reading our results out loud. I must say, I was quite surprised how well this exersize turned out. It not only was great practice, but extremely inspirational.
When interviewing an author, be sure to consider questions such as:
 How do you come up with your ideas?
Describe your main work area.
Do you have a writing schedule?
At what age did you know you wanted become a published author?
What do you enjoy when you're not writing?
Who influenced your writing the most?
What advice might you give to aspiring writers?
 Don't be afraid to throw in a few fun questions such as: "Describe your favorite socks." or "What did you eat for supper last night?"
Be sure to balance your interview out with some general background questions about the author himself, like... "When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?" or "If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?"
Here are a few links that include a variety questions to use when interviewing an author:
 http://www.teachervision.fen.com/listening/activity/9522.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090325172610AAf2oBh
http://www.jeanloupbenet.com/interviewquestions.html
If you are interested in reading author interviews online, I discovered a few links this morning in The Writer, issue January 2010, page 33, which include:
 https://www.identitytheory.com
https://www.internetwritingjournal.com/interviews
https://powells.com/authors/interviews
https://www.readersread.com/features
 Now for a fun prompt... Interview an author!
May you have an inspiring week and...
Keep on Writing!
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I didn't know if this would interest you or not, but I created the first (or at least, I think the first) unofficial WDC advice column. It offers advice for both real life, and everyday writings!
And as for how I'd classify the various 'types of people' quotes, I'd classify them thusly: Those that will make you laugh, and those that will make you think.
Nice newsletter, Cubby! I especially approve of the admonition not to wander off the topic. So many personal essays fail this test.
Hope you enjoy the enclosed, and I hope it counts as a personal essay.
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I just finished NaNoWriMo and wanted to share with other some of the things I learned from doing it that will help me in the future when writing novels. Hopefully others will find these concepts helpful too. |
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~FEEDBACK~
Zeke 
I think that sometimes a really personal essay should stay in the drawer. It may be meant only for yourself.
Zeke
~ That could be true!  It all depends on what you would like to do with it when you finish.
pammierose
Cubby, I am totally lost. I did hear back from the publisher and they want me to have my MS critiqued. I don't have a clue where to turn for this. Any advice? Thios particular book, is a plethora of poetry and I only sent them five poems so far, but before we go any further, they want this professional critique.
Hugs,
Pammierose
~ First of all, what type of publisher is it? If you are going to receive royalties from your book, you should consider getting your MS critiqued. I can't really give you good advice though, not knowing more details... Sorry!  Make sure you check the publisher out. Type in their name and browse the Internet for any information you can find on them and then weigh out the facts. Is it worth going through? And if it is, make sure you read your contract carefully...very carefully, before signing anything. That is the best advice I can give you.
 Thank all of you for the wonderful feedback!
As always...
Have a wonderful week!
AND KEEP ON WRITING!!!
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