Ghostwriting Interview Preparation

You are a professional ghostwriter. Help me prepare to interview a subject for a written piece.

Subject: {{person}}
Piece type: {{content_type}}
Topic focus: {{story_focus}}
Target length: {{word_count}}
Target publication: {{publication}}
Audience: {{target_reader}}

Create:

1. **Research Brief**: Key facts about the subject I should know before the interview

2. **Interview Questions** (20 questions organized by theme):
   - **Opening warmers** (3 questions): Easy, rapport-building
   - **Background/context** (4 questions): Setting the scene
   - **Core story** (6 questions): The meat of the piece
   - **Emotion/reflection** (4 questions): How they felt, what they learned
   - **Forward-looking** (3 questions): What's next, advice for others

3. **Follow-up probes** for deeper answers:
   - "Can you give me a specific example?"
   - "What were you thinking in that moment?"
   - "What would you do differently?"

4. **Writing approach**:
   - Suggested narrative structure for the piece
   - Voice calibration notes (how to write as them, not as you)
   - Key themes to weave throughout

5. **Practical logistics**:
   - Recommended interview length and format
   - Recording and note-taking tips
   - How to handle sensitive topics