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How well do you really know the older people in your family? And how will you make sure their stories will be preserved for generations to come? Homemade Biography is a fun and practical guide to recording a relative's story so it will never be forgotten. New York Times bestselling author Tom Zoellner, who wrote his own grandmother's biography, draws on years of interviewing and writing experience to provide:
- More than 300 questions designed to provke vivid responses
- Case studies of successful family biographies
- A revolutionary technique for writing with grace and energy
- Ways of finding a connective theme buried in a jumble of facts
- Strategies for dealing with sensitive topics
- Professional methods of editing for quality and accuracy
- Tips for making your relative's story a part of the permanent historical record
Most of us think about bringing a tape recorder or a notebook to a visit with an older relative, but few actually do it. This clear-eyed manual gives you all the expertise you'll need to finish what could be one of the most fulfilling conversations you'll ever have.
Autorius: | Tom Zoellner |
Leidėjas: | St. Martins Press-3PL |
Išleidimo metai: | 2000 |
Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 220 |
ISBN-10: | 0312348312 |
ISBN-13: | 9780312348311 |
Formatas: | 229 x 152 x 13 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
Kalba: | Anglų |
Parašykite atsiliepimą apie „Homemade Biography: How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love“