We recommend consulting Interviewing: A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals prior to interviewing Earle Toppings, especially the following sections:
- Chapter 3, “The Interviewer—Responder Relationship”
- Chapter 4, “Constructing the Questions”
- Chapter 5, “The Structure of the Interview”
- Chapter 6, “Interpreting the Responses.”
As you are preparing for the interview, consider the following:
- What would I like to learn from the interview about the author you have chosen?
- What questions should I prepare before the interview?
- How will I open and close the interview and ensure that it has a good structure?
- How will I record the answers?
Watch an Interview
Recorded interviews are excellent examples of how to successfully conduct your own:
- CBC Digital Archives contains numerous radio and television interviews with Canadian writers and poets.
