Sue White

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The #1 question all travel writers should ask

July 31, 2013 By Sue

WOOEE. You're on the road. You've planned a great travel writing itinerary, maybe even sold a story or two, and you're out there doing it. Nice work! But now what? I know what you're thinking: "Oh god. The pressure's on. I need to get me some great material."  Good plan.  But where is this great material going to come from? Part of the answer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Travel Writing, Write better Tagged With: Interviewing, Travel writing

Interviewing tips from Ita Buttrose

July 24, 2013 By Sue

Recently, when I interviewed Australian media icon Ita Buttrose, for a story in The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, I tacked on a few questions at the end just for you. (If you want to read that story, here you go.) Thanks to Ita for generously giving her advice on overcoming writer's block, some great interviewing tips and a reminder about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Write better Tagged With: Interviewing, Ita Buttrose, Writer's block

5 things to remember if you’re interviewed by a journo

May 3, 2013 By Sue

If I'm at a dinner party and tell someone I'm a journalist, the response is either excitement (it sounds glamourous) or disdain (it sounds like I'm always digging for a story).  Neither is true. Or both are true. Well, hear me out then you decide. The 'glamourous' part of journalism for me is getting to interview you: the expert. You are awesome … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Write better Tagged With: Interviewing, interviews, journalism

This week I’m…

December 14, 2011 By Sue

It's all deadlines and dinner dates in the lead up to Christmas.  The publishing world slows to a halt over the break, which means it's currently in fast forward mode to prepare.  Editors are flat chat.  Writers are desperately trying to catch interviewees before the holidays. Deadlines are looming!  Here's what I'm... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: Editors, Filing stories, Interviewing, Travel writing

4 steps to conducting a better interview

November 8, 2011 By Sue

Student after student at the Australian Writers’ Centre tell me they struggle with interviews, so I thought I’d share a few tips on how to get good material, and how to put your interview subject at ease. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Write better Tagged With: Dakini Grace, Interviewing, Writers' corner, Writing, Writing tips

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