Hi all!
I sometimes interview people and then write it up into an article for a magazine (not web-based).
I'd like to know your opinions on what actually makes a Metal article good to read.
Do you like to read discussions about latest album/lyrics, concerts, or maybe stuff away from music - people's other interests?
Do you like lots of narrative, or do you like to see lots of quotes? Do you like Question/Answer style like most web-based stuff, or do you like a bit of background/atmosphere to come from the author?
Or anything else? All opinions gratefully received! :)
Cheers!
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Hey Sirus,
I think that an article (not only a Metal article) is good to read when it reflects the personallity of both the writer and the topic (s)he is writing about (a Metal band for example). Personally, I prefer the chronicles beacuse I like to feel that somebody is telling me a story, and a chronicle is exactly that. I also think that a good article is improved when some quotings are added and mixed up with personal impressions from the author. At the end of the article I usually like to know what the author thinks about the topic (s)he is writing about, that will usually lead me to learn more about it. Of course, if I agree with the author about his(her) impressions I'll try to read others of his (her) articles.
Cheers and good luck :).