Media Coursework Update 7

Whilst writing my magazine article today, I have found that by doing these things, it has helped me to complete an article which reads well.

1- By reading several issues of the magazine in which my interview is inspired by helped me get acquainted with its preferred style and format. 

2- I learnt that it is important to write my interview with a focus, i decided on my article's purpose: whether it was promoting her new album, sharing her tips for aspiring singers, or her plans for a future or upcoming tour. I chose to touch on several topics, but have one clear story angle.

3- I discovered people read interviews to find out who the "real" person is behind the celebrity. I think it makes a better article if you are telling anecdotes about the subject's family life, personal relationships and quirky habits. I think if you include something unexpected for someone of such high status it will interest the public, such as the beautiful singer who was rejected from many different record labels. Anecdotes about such things bring the artist to the readers level so they can connect with their stories.

4- Using pull-out quotes to highlight especially funny, emotional or revealing quotes is important to gain the readers attention. Powerful pull-out quotes can draw in casual readers who are simply flipping through the pages.

5- I think it is important to end as strong as you begin. You need to find a way to hook them in at the beginning, and leave them with something to think about at the end to make an interesting article.