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Journalism Interviews

The art of
the interview.

A news platform dedicated to the craft behind the conversation — how journalists get people to talk, and what they do with what they hear.

Journalist conducting an interview in a professional setting gupijoi — since 2021

Latest articles

Interview Habits That Will Get Your Story Killed
Interview Mistakes

Interview Habits That Will Get Your Story Killed

What experienced journalism students over 60 need to unlearn first

A roundup of the most common journalism interview mistakes older adults make — and the resources that can help you stop making them.

Declan Furze 3 min read 833 likes
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Questions That Close Doors in Journalism Interviews
Interview Technique

Questions That Close Doors in Journalism Interviews

For adults returning to writing who want interviews that actually work

A practical resource roundup on the types of questions that push sources away — especially relevant if you came to journalism later in life.

Orla Tindall 3 min read 868 likes
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Over-Preparing for Interviews Is a Real Problem
Interview Preparation

Over-Preparing for Interviews Is a Real Problem

What no one tells journalism beginners about doing too much research

A resource roundup on why too much preparation can damage a journalism interview — and what to do instead.

Fergal Kinsella 3 min read 283 likes
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Note-Taking During Interviews Is Where Stories Get Lost
Note-Taking Skills

Note-Taking During Interviews Is Where Stories Get Lost

For detail-focused adults who want their interviews to produce publishable work

A roundup of resources on the note-taking habits that damage journalism interviews — particularly relevant for older adults who rely on detail.

Siobhan Creagh 3 min read 380 likes
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About this platform

Interviews
take work

A good interview doesn't happen by accident. It takes preparation, patience, and knowing when to stop talking. This news platform covers the mechanics — the questions journalists ask before they ask their questions.

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In-depth guides on interview preparation, source building, and follow-up technique

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Distinct subject areas covered — from political interviews to scientific reporting

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Working journalists who contribute their own field notes and real interview accounts

What you'll find here

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Question design

How to build questions that open people up rather than shut them down — structure, phrasing, and sequencing that actually works.

02

Source relationships

The slow work of earning access. How journalists maintain contact with sources across years without compromising their independence.

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Difficult conversations

Interviewing people who don't want to be interviewed. Strategies for hostile subjects, tight PR handlers, and off-the-record requests.

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