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olady
 22 Aug 2010, 12:44 #97085 Reply To Post
You can ask what questions they will ask. It'll help you to feel prepared.

Or ask yourself what questions would you ask and answer them.

Another option is to look up interviews done. We at the historical novel review blog do those frequently. After a while you'll see that the questions are similar. Once you have acquainted yourself with questions and possible answers, you'll find it much easier.

Good luck!

Eilidh
If you are in hell, keep on going! Winston Churchill
draig
 23 Aug 2010, 20:40 #97194 Reply To Post
Quote: olady, Sunday, 22 Aug 2010 12:44
You can ask what questions they will ask. It'll help you to feel prepared.

Or ask yourself what questions would you ask and answer them.

Another option is to look up interviews done. We at the historical novel review blog do those frequently. After a while you'll see that the questions are similar. Once you have acquainted yourself with questions and possible answers, you'll find it much easier.

Good luck!

Eilidh


Thanks for the advice. I fell much calmer now.

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draig
 23 Aug 2010, 20:43 #97195 Reply To Post
Quote: philb1000, Sunday, 22 Aug 2010 09:57
If it's pre-recorded they'll usually let you have as many goes as you want so there's no need to worry about being word perfect. You can ask for a practice go if they've time. If live then just relax and be yourself, as somebody has already said.

Have a chat to them about what they'd like to talk about. You can discuss it beforehand so that you know what's coming up.

If it's a phone interview don't do what I did and try and do in from the loo of a moving train on a mobile. Not clever. Fixed line with quiet background etc.



Unless very lucky you'll only get a couple of minutes, so only 2 or 3 questions which will flash by. Have the things you want to say at hand but don't worry about how to say it. Just chat it through as you would in normal conversation.

Good luck.

ps Don't forget to ask for recording afterwards or get a friend to do it for you.

Quote: draig, Sunday, 22 Aug 2010 09:08
Hi Elsie. It'll probably be mid september as I need plenty of time to prepare myself. I'll let you know.




It's live and in the studio but at least I've plenty of time to prepare.

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rinkytink
 23 Aug 2010, 23:34 #97206 Reply To Post
My tips:

If you've got time before get your mum/gran/friend to rehearse you by playing the presenter.

It's a doddle if you're just talking about your self & not promoting any cause etc so enjoy it

Don't rustle & shuffle your notes

Focus on the person asking the question

Try to use short culmulative sentences which build on each other but could stand alone-this stops you tying yourself in knots.

At the end of the interview, when the presenter closes the piece, don't forget to finish off with a thank-you.

Good luck
Only an "s" stands between laughter and slaughter.
draig
 26 Aug 2010, 19:39 #97408 Reply To Post
Quote: rinkytink, Monday, 23 Aug 2010 23:34
My tips:

If you've got time before get your mum/gran/friend to rehearse you by playing the presenter.

It's a doddle if you're just talking about your self & not promoting any cause etc so enjoy it

Don't rustle & shuffle your notes

Focus on the person asking the question

Try to use short culmulative sentences which build on each other but could stand alone-this stops you tying yourself in knots.

At the end of the interview, when the presenter closes the piece, don't forget to finish off with a thank-you.

Good luck


Thanks, rinky. Some rreally useful advice there.

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