In the Featured Writing book, the section on "The Profile" contains different elements of effective profile pieces in magazines or newspapers. My focus was mainly on magazine profiles because of the essay I'll write with be in that form, longer and more detailed than a simple interview you will see in a newspaper. The definition stated in the textbook stresses that depth is the major ingredient of a well-written, interesting profile.
The amount of depth a profile piece has will determine how interesting, or not, the piece is. With the proper amount depth, people will get to know the person you're writing about. "Depth" is achieved in a profile when the writer researches and observes the subject. A writer needs strong interviewing skills in order to describe the subject. A way to have productive interviews is to research the person thoroughly, know the basics before the interview takes place, and be able to get interesting answers that will form the foundation of a successful profile.
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