Making the Most Out of Interviews

Interviewing is part of the process of much of the best fiction and nonfiction, and in this class, we'll learn how to get the most out of them. No matter what you write, you're going to need to speak with experts or people with lived experience to uncover the particulars that will bring your work to life. But not all interviews are created equal. What kinds of questions bring out the most precise information? How do you extract those micro details that make a scene sing? Are there ways to make someone feel comfortable getting personal with a stranger? How do you ask tough or uncomfortable questions? Expect a lecture-focused class with role-play-style interviewing practice that's suitable for all types of writers.