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PARTICIPATE
We
have a simple guide inspired by Story Corp's guidelines.
Our goal is to encourage Asian American poets and writers
to interview their parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts,
and other family members then develop poems and stories
based on the interviews. Contact us about posting your
recordings, poems and stories on our site at info@kundiman.org
1.
Pick a family member. They may be hesitant at first,
but tell them that their story will be recorded and
will last for years. Also, their story will inspire
you to create new literary work. Let that person know
you would be honored to record his story.
2. Create a question list. No matter how well you know
your storyteller, a little preparation will improve
the quality of your interview enormously. What are some
interesting stories you want to hear from them? You
may have heard them before, but now it is time to record
them.
3.
Use good recording equipment. A detailed guide is
at StoryCorp's
website. Make sure to test the equipment. When done,
send us the file either through FTP or email.
4.
Pick a good and quite location. A carpeted living room
or bedroom is best. Avoid large empty rooms and kitchens,
which are filled with reflective surfaces and appliance
noise. We try to make each interview area something
of a sacred space, as peaceful and serene as possible.
You may want to do the same: turn the lights low, light
a candle.
5.
Begin the recordings. Start your interview by stating
your name, your age, the date, and the location of the
interview. Use the question list and make sure to get
permission to use the recordings. Also, donŐt make noise
when your storyteller is talking.
6.
Write your poem or story based on the interview. Also,
take a photo of your subject so we can post it on our
website. A great example is Patrick Rosal's interview
of his father [ view
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