About Writer Carol M. Upton is a writer and personal historian whose work has appeared in The Vancouver Sun and Province, The Coast Reporter, The Cup of Comfort Cookbook, The Change Agent and several trade publications. Carol owns a business called Recollections and offers a free consultation and a free monthly newsletter called Living Legends, for those who want assistance in telling their family stories. Visit Carol at http://www.memorybooks.ca.
Interviewing For Family History Writers - 4 Important Tips 1. Establish Trust with Simple QuestionsYou want to establish trust and empathy with your interview subject, so small talk at the beginning of an interview is not necessarily a waste of time. You may want to ask a few simple questions, such as date and place of birth, and chat about those answers to put your subject at ease.2. Follow Up with Open-Ended QuestionsThe important thing to remember with...... Similar Editorial : Scrapbook Family History by Karen O'Donnell. | Source : The Family Tree Maker
Writing Your Life Story - Maya AngelouMany people who consult with me regarding their family histories are also adamant that they want to do the work themselves. I encourage that. Who knows your personal stories better than you do? Producing life story legacies through books or videos is a priceless gift that brings families together and enhances lives for generations to come. Let 2005 be the year that you start to weave...... Similar Editorial : Short Story by M6.Net. | Source : Recent Newspaper Articles