Assignment for September

Here is the assignment for September. Don't forget to bring copies to share with the group. There were 22 writers at the last two meetings, so plan accordingly.


• Monday, September 13, 2010 6:30 – 9:00 PM
• Assignment: The interview

The newspaper/magazine you work for has assigned a feature article to you. They want a compelling interview with a local celebrity of sorts. The person of interest is YOU! So for this assignment you will wear two hats – that of the interviewer and interviewee. Pull out all the stops – while it might feel awkward and boastful, the bottom line is, for the interview to work, it has to be interesting! You are an interesting person. You’ve experienced things no one else in the room has. Your career or job is unique. Find something readers would be interested in and use questions an interviewer would ask.

Here are some sample questions:

1. What drew you to your career/neighborhood/volunteer position, etc.?
2. Where would you like to see yourself 10 years from now?
3. Who is your biggest fan/greatest supporter?
4. What impact would you like to leave behind?
5. What is the most difficult part of your job?
6. What gives you the most fulfillment?

You get the picture.

Because of the nature of this assignment, the word count limit is extended to 800.


“Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow…”
-- Lawrence Clark Powell