The Oral History Workshop

Description by Cynthia Hart with Lisa Samson Collect and Celebrate the Life Stories of Your Family and Friends Softcover All it takes is one question to jump-start a project that so many of us want to do, but never get around to: sitting down with a loved one and asking for the story of his or her life. It’s time to open the door to memories and discover the joy of creating an oral history. A step-by-step guide that’s both practical and inspirational, The Oral History Workshop takes what too often feels like an overwhelming project and breaks it down into a series of easily managed tasks: how to prepare for an interview, put your subject at ease, and encourage openness and candor. How to keep an interview on track – and when to follow a fascinating digression. Video vs. audio, with recording tips and preservation strategies for each. And how to weave the whole into a finished keepsake and build a family archive. Included are hundreds of thought-provoking questions guaranteed to get your subjects reminiscing. ISBN 13: 9780761151975 ISBN 10: 0761151974 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Language: English Pages: 180 Size: 8.90″ l x 5.90″ w x 0.70″ h Like this:Like Loading…