An article with colorful quotes and interesting information starts with a great interview. Interviews are a crucial part of writing a fascinating article, but trying to get an interviewee’s thoughts, opinions, and feelings can sometimes be a challenge. A well-conducted interview can lead to more than a collection of facts that can be obtained elsewhere. It can provide valuable insight and engaging quotes.

Learn the steps to preparing for an interview and how to get the most out of it through these free resources provided by MTI:

• Conducting Effective Interviews with Dewayne Hamby (recorded webinar)
• The Art of the Interview: How to Conduct a Successful Interview by Susan Maycinik Nikaido (e-book)
• Covering the Refugee Crisis (Respectfully) with Jeremy Weber and Yara Chehayed (audio recording)
• Writing the Q&A by Susan Maycinik Nikaido (e-book)

Other excellent resources on interviewing include:

• How journalists can become better interviewers by Chip Scanlan, Poynter
• Katie Couric on how to conduct a good interview
• How to Interview “Almost” Anyone by Mike Dronkers, TED Talks