Writers: Top 10 Signs Your TV Interview Is Not Going So Hot! By Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C. Copyright 2005When a writers book becomes hot or happens to be exactly what
TV show is talking about, writer will be asked to be on show. Most writers do not bother to prepare for media because they know their material. They usually do not know how to make this an dynamic television interview which can increase sales and cause repeat appearance. These tips come from a television producer who loves authors and hopes to assist them in becoming exciting repeat guests for television.
10. You answer each question with a Yes or No answer. This is a nightmare for your host and producer. They immediately start looking for ways to end interview.
9. You answer every question with “That information is in my book…” Don’t worry about giving away anything, except for exact ending of a fictional plot, people need to hear about book before they buy it.
8. You take long pauses to consider questions before you answer them. Long pauses on radio and television are deadly and cause people to change channel.
7. You ask host on air if they have read your book. Sometimes hosts do not get a chance to read materials sent to them. If you are on show, someone has checked out your book enough to think you are a good choice. Don’t embarrass people.
6. You sit there immobile while you answer questions. No one expects you to turn cartwheels, you have a microphone on and can’t get up and move. But you do need to look like you are actually alive, it’s TV, move your hands a little and change your facial expressions.
