Interview request template
A short, respectful email for asking someone to be interviewed for your newsletter.
Busy people say yes to interview requests that are short, specific and easy to answer.
The email
Subject: A short interview for [newsletter]?
Hi [name],
I write [newsletter], a weekly email for [audience]. I would love to feature you in an issue about [topic], because [one specific reason, such as something they wrote or built].
It would be five questions by email, and you can answer as briefly as you like. I would send the draft for you to check before it goes out, and link to [their work].
Would that be possible in the next few weeks?
Thank you,
[Your name]
Notes
- Always give one specific reason you are asking them.
- Offer email questions first; calls are a bigger ask.
- Promise a draft review, and keep that promise.
- If they decline, thank them and do not follow up again.
