Interview Questions To Ask eBook Authors
| May 22, 2013 | Posted by Missy under Kindle |
I love a good interview, don’t you? If done well, an interview can give you insight and a tiny glimpse into the subject matter.
If you’re seeking to create interviews on your blog and are wondering what sort of questions to ask? See our ideas below. These apply specifically to eBook authors, however many can apply to non book authors as well. The questions below can apply to just about anyone in any genre with any book, as the gist of the questions is to get to better know the author and his or her book.
Interview Questions To Ask eBook Authors
- What inspires you to write? -
- When did you begin writing? -
- Do you use any special or unique tools? -
- What was your first eBook? -
- What do you most like about (blank) author? -
- Do you blog? Why or why not -
- How do you promote your eBook? -
- What has worked and what hasn’t in your eBook marketing efforts? -
- What would you do differently with your first book? -
- Name some awesome book blogs? -
- How did you come up with the idea for (blank) book? -
- What do you see as the future of eBook publishing? -
- Are you on social media? Why or why not. -
- Have you only published digitally or do you have any titles in print?
- Did you always only intend to publish digitally?
- What has your experience been with the Kindle?
- Did you do everything yourself or did you outsource any of the Kindle publishing process?
- If you did outsource, who or what did you use? And what were the costs?
- Who do you L.O.V.E. reading?
- What was the last book you read?
- Who are some of your favorite digital publishers?
- Are you working on a new title? If so, care to share the name or topic.
- Do you own a Kindle or iPad?
- Do you use any of the Kindle apps, whether on your cell phone or PC?
- What writing apps or software (if any) do you use?
- Do you consider yourself a writer? Or is it your secondary or third vocation.
- Open ended questions – are always good, because it allows the subject to expand or not however he or she wants.
- City and Sate of residence? -
- Does your city, state or hometown inspire your writing? -
- How many eBooks do you have published?
Each question when answered should provide an inside view into the author or subject matter. That is the essence of a good interview.
Feel free to share your own questions in the comment area? Any good questions we missed, share with us below.
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