How Do You Write A Profile Or Interview-Based Article?
One of the main types of magazine articles is the profile article. In this article, the person (subject) usually fits a special niche of the magazine or has a new program or product to promote. Generally, the person- their achievements and personality- is the supposed focus of the article. So, how do you let their personality and voice come through in your writing? Following is a simple method you might want to try when writing profiles. This method not only builds the article around your subject’s voice, but it also tends to get from transcript to rough draft fairly quickly- a bonus when time is money. Difficulty: AverageTime Required: 1-3 hoursHere’s How: • Deal with the actual interview. You’ll leave your interview either with a set of notes, a sound recording, or (preferably) both. While the interview and interviewee are still fresh in your mind, you’ll want to tidy up your notes and check any special spellings or names. • Wait a day or two after the interview was conducted. This s
