Premise: How to conduct an interview via email<br>Get the subject's approval prior to drafting questions for and sending the interview email. Call her or send an email explaining who you are, what the story you are writing is about, and the types of information you hope to garner from the responses. Indicate why you think she is a good source for your story.
Hypothesis: After you indicate why you think she is a good source for your story, wait until after the interview to blackmail them.