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Homemade Biography: How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love

Homemade Biography: How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love

Zoellner, Tom

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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.
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Publisher
ST MARTINS PR 3PL
Bisac Major Subject
Language Arts & Disciplines
Bisac Minor Subject
Writing - Authorship
Binding Type
Paperback
Country Of Origin
US
Number Of Units
1
Length
8.9 Inches
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ISBN
Width
5.9 Inches
Publication Date
2007-10-02
Height
0.7 Inches
ISBN 10
0312348312
Weight
0.7 Pounds
Book EAN
9780312348311
Target Audiance
Adults

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