Deep Memoir

<p><strong>We stand at the crossroads of two remarkable eras: the golden age of memoir and the golden age of publishing. This is an exciting time for memoir readers. However for memoir writers it presents a formidable challenge. In a saturated market brimming with competition how do you captivate the hearts of readers and the discerning eyes of publishers?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Cheryl Strayed the celebrated author of the wildly successful memoir <em>Wild</em> reveals a crucial secret: The most powerful strand in memoir is . . . tapping into your universality. You mine your story for our story the universal inside of the unique the archetypal inside of the personal-that's where the gold lies.</p><p><br></p><p>While many books on memoir writing acknowledge this none are dedicated to showing you precisely how to and where to tap into the universal. Until now. In <em>Deep Memoir</em> author and popular memoir teacher Jennifer Leigh Selig distills decades of experience in writing teaching and research into nine chapters focused on the archetypes essential to memoir writing:</p><p><br></p><p>• The Storyteller</p><p>• Structure</p><p>• The Journey</p><p>• Character</p><p>• Truth</p><p>• Meaning</p><p>• Image </p><p>• Transformation</p><p>• Community</p><p><br></p><p><em>Deep Memoir </em>is not just a book; it's an odyssey into the heart of memoir writing. Enriched with examples from over 140 memoirs and the stories of their creators and enhanced by cutting-edge neuroscience about our brain's affinity and affection for archetypal patterns this book is an indispensable companion for all memoir writers seeking to enrich their storytelling and expand their reach.</p>