Sound Questions: The Art and Craft of Audio Interviewing

Schedule

Sun Sep 27 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Michigan Central Station East Entrance | Detroit, MI

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Learn interviewing techniques for your book, podcast or creative project.
About this Event

Join Detroit Writing Room coach and public radio and podcast veteran Zak Rosen for "Sound Questions: The Art and Craft of Interviewing" at Michigan Central Station.

In this workshop, participants will study masters of the interview form across broadcast and digital media, and practice honing their own interview style and methodology.

Whether you’re an aspiring podcaster, journalist, documentarian or just trying to get better at talking to friends and strangers, the participatory workshop will help lay the groundwork for one of the most important parts of being alive: listening deeply and responding authentically.

Participants will leave with a plan and a map for their next big interview.

Location:

Michigan Central Station

5th Floor Literary Lounge

Tickets:

  • Early bird - $60 until Aug. 27
  • General admission - $75
  • Writing Room members get 20% off with their member code.

Scholarship Opportunity: A few spaces are reserved for Coaching Detroit Forward and Boys & Girls Club high school students to attend for free.

Tickets are non-refundable. Registration closes on Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. EST. Space is limited!



About Zak Rosen

Zak Rosen is the host and creator of the podcast, Weirdly Helpful. He also co-hosts Slate's parenting show, Care and Feeding and he co-created and produces How To Survive the End of the World.

A veteran public radio producer and reporter (Michigan Public! Detroit Public Radio! State of the Re:Union!), he facilitates workshops and consults with museums, high schools, universities, and community organizations on various story-based projects. He's a counselor at Radio Campfire, a live listening event series, and a coach at the Detroit Writing Room.

Zak is available for one-on-one coaching. Book a virtual session with him at


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The Detroit Writing Room

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or writing for your job, the DWR has nearly 50 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.

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Michigan Central Station East Entrance, 2001 15th Street, Detroit, United States

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