By B. Lynn Goodwin on Thursday, December 3, 2009
Whether you’re appearing on a radio talk show to promote your book or writing a guest post to increase blog readership, you need to sharpen your interview skills! These tips for aspiring and published book authors are from B. Lynn Goodwin, author of You Want Me to Do What? Journaling for Caregivers.
Before the tips, a [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Whether you’re a writer preparing to do a television interview or still visualizing the day it happens, you can’t miss these seven tips for TV from freelance writer and blogger Susan Johnston! She recently appeared on ABC, discussing an article she wrote about job interviews.
Before her tips, a quip:
“To me, every interview, even if you love the [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Here, published author and radio producer Lillian Brummet shares the highlights of her experience as a professional freelance writer for the past decade. She’s written three books, produces two radio programs, and manages both a blog and newsletter. Phew! Her husband Dave is a musician and photographer; he’s also the behind-the-scenes editor, graphic and website guy.
First, one of Lillian’s favorite writing [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
In this radio interview with full-time freelance writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen (me!), you’ll get tips for aspiring writers, info about different types of articles, and the best and worst parts of a freelance writing career.
First, a quip from A. A. Milne:
“Almost anyone can become an author; the business is to collect money and fame from this [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen on Sunday, August 10, 2008
These ten tips for doing radio interviews for writers are things I wish I would’ve known before I made a few guest appearances on the Kim Iverson show on Z99.5! Here’s also some information from radio producer Ron Freshour’s “How to be a Great Radio Guest” tip sheet.
First, a writing tip from a history professor and Pulitzer Prize winner:
“I’m one of those [...]