num_pages: 224
description: 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 - 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 recordMost 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.
language: English
title: Homemade Biography: How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love
titlecomplete: Homemade Biography: How to Collect, Record, and Tell the Life Story of Someone You Love
genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History, Writing
ratings_count: 16
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin