How To Interview Doctor Who, Ozzy Osbourne And Everyone Else by Jason Arnopp: become a better journalist

Unlock the secrets of masterful journalism interviews with the ultimate guide from respected British journalist Jason Arnopp!

Whether you're a budding journalist eager to learn the art of interviewing or a seasoned pro in search of fresh insights, here's your essential toolkit for honing your skills, avoiding rookie mistakes, and captivating your readers.

Drawing on decades of experience and over a thousand interviews under his belt, Arnopp, a trailblazing figure in entertainment and music journalism, shares his invaluable expertise to transform your interviewing game. From grilling celebrities for the pages of Heat, Doctor Who Magazine, Q, SFX and Kerrang! to navigating unexpected challenges, Arnopp's time-tested wisdom will empower you to excel in any journalistic setting.

In engaging, conversational prose, Arnopp unveils his arsenal of techniques to help you:

🎤 Deploy journalist interview strategies that wield unparalleled power, elevating the impact of your interviews.
🎤 Cultivate fearlessness, armed to face an array of interviewee personalities head-on.
🎤 Make crucial decisions on recording methods, ensuring the preservation of your invaluable conversations.
🎤 Craft incisive questions that strike at the heart of your subject's narrative.
🎤 Expertly write and edit your articles, transforming raw interviews into compelling narratives.

Through Arnopp's illuminating insights, you'll be transported to the front lines, ready to tackle the surprises PR professionals spring on you and navigate the delicate dance of warming up reluctant or hostile subjects. Discover the thrill of the interview and gain insider knowledge on handling nightmare situations and maintaining professionalism.

From indispensable techniques to enthralling behind-the-scenes tales, this book delves into essential topics, including:

✨ Setting your interviewee at ease through seven proven strategies.
✨ Unveiling the eight types of interviewees you'll encounter.
✨ Navigating interviews with an audience and balancing fandom with professionalism.
✨ Mastering transcription and the challenges of verbatim quotes.
✨ Unveiling the anatomy of a captivating interview article.

Uncover the best-kept journalism secrets with this must-have volume for your journalistic toolbox. This book offers a curated roadmap to excellence, a journey way more affordable than a night at the bar spent picking the author's brains! Your path to becoming a seasoned interviewer begins here — embark on a transformative journey that will elevate your journalism career to new heights!

TESTIMONIALS

“The book has given me confidence and techniques to go about better journalistic interviewing and writing... Thank you - great value for money!” - Imogen Watson, reader

"This guide to interviewing is tremendous fun, with some genuine insight into the whole process. Fascinating stuff, and properly amusing too. Brilliant!" - Tom Spilsbury former editor of DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE

"With a great sense of humour and a sharp ear for the telling quote, Jason Arnopp always gets the goods. Read and learn” - Andrew Harrison, former Editor-At-Large of Q and Editorial Director of MIXMAG and SMASH HITS

"Boy, I wish this book had been around when I started out" - Catherine Bray, The Guardian

“Jason always had the invaluable ability to ask the unexpected question that caught both subject and reader off guard, and unfailingly meant you found out something new about whomever he was interviewing" - Paul Rees, former Editor of Q and KERRANG!

“I've just done my first music interview, and I don't think it would have gone even marginally as well if I hadn't read this book first. Every budding journo should buy this book” - John Nugent, reader

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