Jennie L. Brown

Authentic Voices: Oral History and the Art of Creative Eavesdropping Jennie L. Brown

Becoming an oral historian is easier than you think. It doesn?t require a degree, large blocks of time, or unlimited funds. In this handbook, you?ll find descriptions of eleven oral history categories, plus a section on using oral history as a basis for authentic fictional dialogue. You?ll learn how to determine a theme, locate participants, conduct successful interviews, elicit candid revelations, and weave the stories and voices into a book, play, or film. The rich and often amazing stories you collect will enhance every facet of your writing.