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What Makes an Oral History Worth Keeping?
What separates a simple recording from an oral history keepsake your family will return to? This article explains the key standards that make stories meaningful, coherent, and respectfully preserved—s... ...more
Legacy Preservation
January 14, 2026•8 min read
The Reluctant Storyteller: How to Unlock the "Boring" Life
"My life is boring." We've all heard it. Here is how to gently overcome resistance, use memory triggers, and interview the 'reluctant storyteller' in your family. ...more
Family Interview Guides
January 09, 2026•6 min read
The Consent Conversation: Recording Family Stories Without Regret
A practical guide to recording family stories with trust. Includes a 60-second permission script, clear boundaries, and simple “off the record” rules so your interviews stay comfortable, private, and ... ...more
Family Interview Guides
January 05, 2026•5 min read
A New Year’s Oral History Ritual: Record “The Year That Was” in 30 Minutes
Start a meaningful tradition: Record a 30-minute “Year That Was” story. Get our guide on interview questions, setup tips, and digital archiving to preserve family voices forever. ...more
Family Interview Guides
December 30, 2025•6 min read
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Mic: The Real-World Gear Guide for Oral History
Don't let gear anxiety stop you from recording. From smartphones to dedicated digital recorders, this guide breaks down the best equipment for family interviews at every price point. Stop waiting and ... ...more
Recording, Tech, and Archiving Basics
December 28, 2025•5 min read
Your Family Already Has a Theme—You Just Haven’t Named It Yet
Your family isn't just a collection of relatives; it's a system of stories. Discover the hidden currents defining your lineage and learn how to name your family theme. ...more
Legacy Preservation
December 21, 2025•6 min read
Start Preserving Your Stories Today
Invest in the Oral History Starter Kit—prompts, planning tools, and a simple step-by-step process to help you record meaningful stories with confidence.
A guided toolkit that helps you plan, record, and preserve an interview—without the overwhelm.
Ask better questions with prompts that invite real stories
Stay organized with a simple session plan (prep → record → follow-up)
Capture clean audio/video with practical setup guidance
Handle sensitive moments with respectful consent and comfort tips
Preserve it properly so files stay accessible for the long haul
What's Included
This digital toolkit, developed from years of professional practice, provides the essential tools and templates to start your oral history project today:
Project Planning & Scoping Workbook: Define your goals and create a clear roadmap.
Customizable Informed Consent Form: The essential ethical document for any project.
The Essential Interview Checklist: A step-by-step guide for before, during, and after your interview.
Guide to Affordable & Effective Recording Equipment: Our top picks for any budget.
Oral History Transcription Template: A professional template to accurately transcribe interviews.
PLUS: Bonus Documents & Community Support (A $125+ Value!)
Here is 🎁 The Interviewer's Success Pack: Your free bonus guides (a $125 value). These added resources ensure you are fully prepared for every interview and have ongoing access to support.
The Interview Success Planner: Essential pre-interview worksheet for background research and preparation.
The Storykeeper's Log: Critical post-interview field notes template to capture immediate insights.
Private Facebook Group Invitation: Connect with fellow practitioners for tips, advice, and support.
Included free with your Starter Kit purchase.
If you want a simple, ethical way to capture meaningful stories—start here.
What you get: A complete digital Starter Kit—prompts, planning workbook, session checklist, consent form, and recording/transcription templates.
Timeframe: Start planning today and record your first interview this week.
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to preserve meaningful family stories with a simple, ethical process—no experience required.
No experience needed • Ethical consent template included • Step-by-step guidance
One-time purchase. Instant access.
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