From scrapbooking to videography, so many families around the world are trying to document their life history before they depart from this world. But what happens when one becomes frustrated with it all, not enough time and/or money, started a project but never finished it or better yet never even began?
Online experts have provided many solutions to this problem, two websites can be found at the end of this article. Let’s begin with some tips from a work in progress to completion.
When the goal is to create a book or video about one’s past and/or family, first begin collecting information about the subject(s). Start by letting everyone know about the task you are undertaking, so that they may be able to assist you. Ask them when they would be available for an interview. Most likely, some will be a bit defensive because they may not be happy with their lives, while others will want to talk you to death. Here is just a sample of some questions to put the closed mouth at ease and control the motor mouth when asking about he or she and their grandparents:
1. What is your full birth name and nickname (if any)? (If they had a nickname, ask why they...