The document discusses how the author portrayed the fictional band "The Maniacs" in an interview for a young readers' magazine. The band is depicted as very lively and fun to make them more relatable and idolizable for young readers. Their laid back and informal language in the interview helps create an overall casual feel that appeals to younger audiences. By making the artists laid back and fun, the author aimed to engage readers more than just listing facts.

1. My Artists as Characters
The band are called ‘The
Maniacs’ and the
interview shows that
they are very lively and
fun so they will be easier
for the young readers to
identify with and idolise
In the interview I wrote it
so that the band members
appeared laid back to add
to the overall informal and
young feel of the magazine
They use colloquial and
chatty language to add to
their laid back character
I thought that by
making my artists
laid back and fun
they would appeal
to a younger
audience as they
would be able to
engage more with
the text than if it
was just a list of
facts etc.