Ask who is represented
A recording may include the main subject, an interviewer, family members, or other contributors. Consider what each person expects from the project.
Guide: working from interviews
Do you need an agreement with interview subjects?
Interview material can involve personal stories, shared memories, and more than one person’s perspective. It helps to discuss use clearly before a book moves forward.
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Use this guide to make a clearer decision before you start.
Clarify intended use
Discuss whether the book is private, shared with family, used by an organization, or prepared for retail publishing before the work begins.
Keep factual care in the process
Oral history and memoir projects benefit from a clear approach to names, memories, and any details that need review.
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Related questions and paths
One focused idea can become one useful book readers can finish. Your next step can stay simple.
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