Interviews

Elevate Your Interview Skills in the New Year

Lindsey Gobel — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:41:00 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 12/17/2025 9:41:00 PM

In this webinar, freelance publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel reviews how authors can prepare and deliver great interviews in the New Year. She discusses the “Dos and Don’ts” of setting up an interview and arranging your media message in advance. In addition, Gobel discusses:

• The key points for participating in an interview with detailed instructions so that authors understand what is appropriate during interviews, how to interact with their interviewer, how to make the most of the interview, as well as the importance of using smaller media hits as stepping stones to larger ones.
• The various types of interviews: phone, in-person, television studio, and radio. She will go over guidelines for each environment, how they differ, and provide quick tips for honing your speaking skills.
• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

The takeaways from this webinar are invaluable to any author who is interested in spreading their message and increasing awareness about their book in the New Year, through interesting and dynamic interviews with the media.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../5852.ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ElevateYourInterviewSkillsintheNewYear.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Elevate Your Interview Skills in the New Year

Author Learning Center — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:39:26 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Interviews by Author Learning Center on 12/17/2025 9:39:26 PM

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Lindsey Gobel — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:11:44 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 11/29/2023 8:11:44 PM

In this webinar, freelance publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel reviews how an author can prepare and deliver a great interview. She discusses the “Dos and Don’ts” of setting up an interview and arranging your media message in advance. In addition, Gobel discusses:

• The various types of interviews: phone, in-person, television studio, and radio. She goes over guidelines for each environment, how they differ, and provides quick tips for honing your speaking skills.

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

The takeaways from this webinar are invaluable to any author who is interested in spreading their message and increasing awareness about their book, through an interesting and dynamic interview with the media.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../4150.ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview23.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

You can check out more publicity tips from Gobel at: https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/search?q=Lindsey%20Gobel and follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/writeyourbusiness/?ref=bookmarks.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Author Learning Center — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:09:37 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Interviews by Author Learning Center on 11/29/2023 8:09:37 PM

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../4150.ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview23.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Lindsey Gobel — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:07:01 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 11/3/2021 7:07:01 PM

In this webinar, freelance publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel goes over how an author can prepare and deliver a great interview. She discusses the “Do’s and Don’ts” of setting up an interview and arranging your media message in advance. In addition, Gobel discusses:

• The key points for participating in an interview with detailed instructions so that authors will understand what is appropriate during interviews, how to interact with their interviewer, how to make the most of the interview, as well as the importance of using smaller media hits as stepping stones to larger ones.

• The various types of interviews: phone, in-person, television studio, and radio. She will go over guidelines for each environment, how they differ, and provide quick tips for honing your speaking skills.

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

The takeaways from this webinar will be invaluable to any author who is interested in spreading their message and increasing awareness about their book, through an interesting and dynamic interview with the media.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview21.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Lindsey Gobel — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:06:35 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 11/3/2021 7:06:35 PM

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview21.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Lindsey Gobel — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:05:43 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 11/3/2021 7:05:43 PM

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview21.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Lindsey Gobel — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:03:00 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 11/3/2021 7:03:00 PM

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Author-Interviews-Handout_5F00_GOBEL.pdf

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview21.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Tips for Ensuring an Author Media Interview is Successful

Janet Mitchell — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:50:18 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Janet Mitchell on 4/1/2020 9:50:18 PM

In-person interviews such as radio and television interviews can be overwhelming, especially for first time authors. Author and speaker Janet Mitchell has done many in-person interviews in her career, and shares her top tips for making sure each interview is successful; even when the interviewer knows nothing about your book!

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforEnsuringanAuthorMediaInterviewisSuccessful.mp4

Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Religion & Spirituality, video

How to Give a Great Author Interview

Lindsey Gobel — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:03:44 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Interviews by Lindsey Gobel on 1/16/2020 6:03:44 PM

• What is appropriate after the interview has ended, as well as follow-up with the interviewer or outlet. The takeaways from this webinar will be invaluable to any author who is interested in spreading their message and increasing awareness about their book, through an interesting and dynamic interview with the media.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoGiveaGreatAuthorInterview.mp4

About the Presenter:
Lindsey Gobel is a freelance publicist and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She creates and manages publicity campaigns for clients in multiple industries, as well as works on a consulting basis with various firms to assist with branding and marketing strategies, creative concepts and business plans. Gobel’s services have been contracted to ghostwrite books for two professional athletes, which have been published and are sold at national retail chains. She recently wrote a Tedx Talk that was performed in September of 2018. Her work has been featured in numerous print publications, as well as national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX News, The Today Show and Wake Up with Al.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Pitch Perfect for Authors: Be Prepared for In-Person Events and Media Interviews

Douglas Gardham — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:13:29 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Douglas Gardham on 5/8/2019 7:13:29 PM

Congratulations on publishing your book! Long though the journey may have been, you’ve finally made it; your book is out for the world to read. Now what? There’s a lot you can do to create awareness, but what usually makes a big impression and is often taken for granted is in-person events and media interviews. You’ve seen interviews on television and heard them on the radio. Everything sounds natural and personal but don’t be fooled, those in the interview are working hard and are usually well-prepared and rehearsed to sound natural and personal. Join author Douglas Gardham in this exclusive ALC webinar that talks about preparing for your in-person events and media interviews. From writing a script to rehearsing and delivering it, Douglas will cover aspects that he’s learned on his journey that will help you gain new readers and have fun doing it.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../PitchPerfectforAuthorsBePreparedforInPersonEventsandMediaInterviews.mp4

About the Presenter:
Douglas Gardham is the author of The Drive-In (a collection of short stories), the bestselling STARBook award novel The Actor and his newly published sequel, The Musician. Though spending most of his career in engineering and manufacturing, he wrote almost every day. When The Actor was published in 2013 he decided to make what he already considered his life’s work—actually his life’s work—and began writing full-time. The Globe and Mail (Canada’s national newspaper) has featured him twice in both its Globe Arts and Pursuits sections. He’s been featured in many TV, radio and print interviews, has over 120,000 twitter followers and has completed over 300 book events.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber

Pitch Perfect for Authors: Be Prepared for In-Person Events and Media Interviews

Author Learning Center — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:06:49 GMT

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www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../PitchPerfectforAuthorsBePreparedforInPersonEventsandMediaInterviews.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber

Interview Tips for Surviving the Media - podcast

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:16:02 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 7:16:02 PM

Hollywood correspondent "The Celebritizer" Gayl Murphy explains how to succeed with the media and master your time in front of your audience. Preparation, she explains, is key. Gayl Murphy goes through some really practical ways to prepare for an interview, including what you should actually carry into the interview. Also in this interview, Murphy breaks down the importance of sound bites, talking points, and pitches. She talks about what these tools are, how you create them, and how you can make them work for you. You can listen to this short clip to better understand the interview process.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../InterviewTipsforSurvivingtheMedia.mp3

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, podcast

Interview Tips for Surviving the Media - video

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:15:30 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 7:15:30 PM

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../InterviewTipsforSurvivingtheMedia.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video

What Not To Do In a Media Interview - podcast

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:03:50 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 7:03:50 PM

Hollywood correspondent "The Celebritizer" Gayl Murphy explains the perfect media interview, including what to do and what not to do! The best of interviews can be seen not as a conversation but as a story. Specifically, to be interviewed well, you need to tell yourself as a story. Gayle Murphy explains the nuances of having a variety of stories competing for the same column inches and how you can make these nuances work for you. Also, hidden in this short clip is a great and easy secret to creating a fantastic relationship with your interviewer and the media at large. To sum it up in one word: Google.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../WhatNotToDoInaMediaInterview.mp3

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, podcast

What Not To Do In a Media Interview - video

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:03:18 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 7:03:18 PM

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../WhatNotToDoInaMediaInterview.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video

Interviewing Tactics for a New Author - podcast

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:45:40 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 6:45:40 PM

Hollywood correspondent "The Celebritizer" Gayl Murphy explains interview tactics for new authors. So many people have done and written amazing things, but they have no clue how to talk to an interviewer about it. Our media explosion has forced us to change our concept of media and therefore the way we give interviews. Right now, you have all of the decision-making power when it comes to how the world sees you. You're constantly one degree away from a person who can sign a check for you, so you need to be able to pitch yourself at all times. Listen to the rest of this clip to better understand the power you always have at your fingertips.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../InterviewingTacticsforaNewAuthor.mp3

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, podcast

Interviewing Tactics for a New Author - video

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:44:29 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 6:44:29 PM

Hollywood corespondent "The Celebritizer" Gayl Murphy explains interview tactics for new authors. So many people have done and written amazing things, but they have no clue how to talk to an interviewer about it. Our media explosion has forced us to change our concept of media and therefore the way we give interviews. Right now, you have all of the decision-making power when it comes to how the world sees you. You're constantly one degree away from a person who can sign a check for you, so you need to be able to pitch yourself at all times. Listen to the rest of this clip to better understand the power you always have at your fingertips.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../InterviewingTacticsforaNewAuthor.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video

Interviewing Tactics for a New Author - video

Gayl Murphy — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:43:27 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Interviews by Gayl Murphy on 11/1/2018 6:43:27 PM

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../InterviewingTacticsforaNewAuthor.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video

Condensing Your Story Into a Sound Bite for Media Interviews

Joanie Schirm — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:21:04 GMT

Current Revision posted to Interviews by Joanie Schirm on 3/2/2018 5:21:04 PM

One of the hardest things for writers is narrowing their story down to a thirty-second pitch or short sound bite for media interviews. Award-winning author Joanie Schirm spent a lot of time defining the theme and message for her debut book, Adventurers Against Their Will, a narrative nonfiction about her family's experiences during World War II. The message that she communicates in her interviews and speaking engagements is moral generosity, or taking action to help someone else, even if it puts you in danger. The key to an impactful message, Schirm says, is to be prepared and be consistent. Work your platform or message into your responses wherever you can.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Condensing-Your-Story-Into-a-Sound-Bite-for-Media-Interviews.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video