Interviews are at the heart of the journalism craft: whether you need background information or quotes for a feature story, or you aim to write a profile/portrait or a Q&A format, ‘making people talk’ is a skill one can learn through practice. In this four-session workshop, you’ll prepare and conduct an interview with a renowned artist, and work your way through from pitch to getting your material ready for publication.
Course programme:
Workshop 1, Friday, Dec 12, (17-21h)
What is Journalism? Why mastering interview skills is at the heart of the journalism craft?
What is a journalism story, what sets it apart from other types of storytelling?
The art of interviewing: the posture, the techniques and the logistics
Dos and Don'ts
Understanding interview formats
Prepping up for next day’s interview: group discussion
Final tips
→ You are prepared for the Q&A session, and pitch a provisional angle.
Workshop 2, Saturday, Dec 13 (13h-17h)
Live Q&A: Time to practise your skills, and nail the perfect angle.
Quick setup before interview
Live Q&A: group interviews of an iconic Berlin artist - circa 60 minutes
Group debrief
Battle of angles: share your takes, choose perspective
Nail your own angle, pick a format
Pitch! (and compare to your original take)
Final tips on how to transcribe, edit, and build your story
→ Your pitch is ready, you can start writing your first draft.
Workshop 3, Tuesday, Dec 16 (book your own slot, 1,5h)
One-on-one Editing session: Personal professional feedback (PPF).
Here, each participant gets one-on-one feedback on their first draft. In this special session, you get answers to all your questions, and tips on how to improve your text and turn it into a compelling final draft ready for layouting.
→ Your draft is improved, you can finalise it by our next session.
Final Workshop 4, Thursday, Dec 18 (4h)
Publishing session: Get an insight into magazine production, from final draft to professionally designed layout.
Share your final draft (if you like!) and receive group feedback
Implement last edits and tweaks
Learn the different parts of a print story
Nail a heading, a subheading, and pullquotes
Photos, captions, and credits
Prep your draft for layout
→ Congrats! Your story has materialised into an original magazine feature. You leave with a professional clip for your journalism portfolio!
For more info on the course reach out to n.vancauw@gmail.com
Pricing and Conditions: Interview course: Workshop 1 + 2 (8 h) – 490€. Full package: All Workshops + one-on-one individual session + professional layout (13,5h) – €900. Reach out for discounts or instalment options.