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The time has now come that you have to interpret the data you collected in order to get the story right. No matter how good your sources are you should still be aware of some [[Rookie Mistakes|'''rookie mistakes''']] that can be made. Once you are confident in your facts, you can start the storytelling. Pick a single person (your favorite person) and tell a story about their life. You don't have to write a biography, just remember that this is about storytelling. The following are some suggestions.<br> | The time has now come that you have to interpret the data you collected in order to get the story right. No matter how good your sources are you should still be aware of some [[Rookie Mistakes|'''rookie mistakes''']] that can be made. Once you are confident in your facts, you can start the storytelling. Pick a single person (your favorite person) and tell a story about their life. You don't have to write a biography, just remember that this is about storytelling. The following are some suggestions.<br> | ||
*[[Image:Once upon a time.jpg|right|300px|Use storytelling to interest others]]Start out with '''Once upon a time '''and tell where they were born, what | *[[Image:Once upon a time.jpg|right|300px|Use storytelling to interest others]]Start out with '''Once upon a time '''and tell where they were born, what it was like for them growing up, how they met their spouse, how their family started to grow, and how they spent their golden years. If your subject asks the question: "Are you making a book out of me?", your answer could be: Yes, someday. Hopefully you can end your story with '''happily ever after'''.<br> | ||
*Give some background about where they were born and raised, especially if it was in a foreign country and that type of information may be new to the people reading your story. Also remember that overcoming hardships in their life can become an important part of your storyline.<br> | *Give some background about where they were born and raised, especially if it was in a foreign country and that type of information may be new to the people reading your story. Also remember that overcoming hardships in their life can become an important part of your storyline.<br> | ||