by Dorothea Helms Photos by Celia Bronkhorst After 48 years in show business, he’s slowing down a bit so he can stop and smell the roses more often – but Ronnie Hawkins is still rockin’ and rollin’ to please the crowds. Long known for his generosity in helping dozens of young music artists get started… Read more »
For the past six years, I’ve been interviewing Canadian celebrities, first for a magazine called “Homes & Lifestyles,” then for the newspaper section “Today’s Homes,” which is distributed in Metroland community newspapers across York Region in Ontario, and currently for the DriverSource Saturday section of “The Toronto Sun.”
Interviewing is a skill every non-fiction writer should nurture. Although it can be difficult, there are effective ways to approach people who can help you with the information you need for an article or book. The number one obstacle to your getting an honest and interesting interview is the person’s nervousness about the unknown. You… Read more »
People go to websites for CONTENT If they see a glorified ad or brochure, they’ll most likely leave. If you want the visitors to call or show up at your place of business, you have to earn the right by providing information. Internet users want details. They can browse websites in their pajamas in the… Read more »