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I teach a course in the Journalism Certificate Program of the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies. This semester, guests include Daniel Bergamasco from the Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo, and Tim Mohr, music editor at Playboy. Fall 2008 classes begin September 24. For more information about registering, click below.

Interviewing

X32.9531 / Non–Credit / $290

If you can come up with good questions, you can learn how to write interviews and get published in newspapers and magazines. Designed for novice journalists and established writers, this course targets the most basic skill in journalism and the backbone of all articles: interviewing. Topics include choosing the right topic; researching an idea and interviewee; dealing with spokespeople and publicists; preparing for an interview; interviewing styles and techniques; choosing and attributing quotes; and marketing your story. Participants base written assignments on actual interviews. Guest speakers include top New York City journalists and editors.

 

The book

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Latest NY Times Videos:

Weekend in New York: A European Tour

Cachaca: Straight Up

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Latest TV Appearance:

NY1, July 26, 2008

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Featured Audio Slide Show:

Forro in Brazil

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Featured Photography:

Curacao slide show