Podcasts Other The Writing University Podcast Episode 31: Cheryl Fusco JohnsonShy Writers Do It, Too: Enlivening Writing by Harnessing the Power of Effective Interviewing Techniques

Episode 31: Cheryl Fusco JohnsonShy Writers Do It, Too: Enlivening Writing by Harnessing the Power of Effective Interviewing Techniques

Published: July 18, 2012, 8:37 p.m.

Enrich poetry, fiction, nonfiction and blog posts by unleashing people\u2019s innate desire to share what they know. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions! This presentation will help you identify potential interviewees, pose questions that elicit intriguing responses, assess technological pros and cons, and evaluate the material your interview produces. We\u2019ll also discuss how to recognize and weave the juiciest kernels of information into your writing project, whatever it is. Cheryl Fusco Johnson honed her interviewing skills in courts of law while serving as a public defender in Washington State. Currently, she interviews newsmakers for The Iowa Source and authors\u2014including Natalie Goldberg, Larry Brooks, and Anne Lamott\u2014for the radio show, Writers Voices.