Share your story with Storycorps.org

What can we use if we don't have a separate audio recorder?

Use a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a built-in mic (and earbuds) to Start the recording on your device and later replay the audio for editing.

What should we do if the audio is noisy or you forget to say names and the date?

If the room is noisy, move to a quieter room and close doors or windows before you Start the recording, and if you forget the introduction, stop and say your name, the interviewee's name, and the date then trim the mistake when you replay the audio.

How can I adapt this interview for younger or older children?

For younger children, have them write three simple questions in their notebook and ask an adult to press Start/Stop and help submit to StoryCorps.org, while older kids can write five detailed questions, practice, edit the audio themselves, and save the final version with a short title that includes the interviewee's first name and the date.

How can we make the story more special or add to it before sharing?

Enhance the project by adding a short written intro or a photo to go with the audio, creating simple cover art with the interviewee's first name and the date, then save the edited file with that title and Share your finished creation on DIY.org.