{"product_id":"9781772360059","title":"The Gift of Memoir: Show Up, Open Up, Write","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a wonderful guide for Memoir Writing. I especially appreciate how Taylor examines the memoirs of historic, well-known or highly-controversial people for examples of good craft and content, and to illustrate the many quirks and magnificence of the human journey.\" \u003cb\u003e-Pegi Eyers\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eAncient Spirit Rising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Every writer can benefit from reading Diane Taylor's wonderfully clear, down-to-earth, practical, and inspiring book. But for the memoirist, in particular, Taylor's expertise is invaluable.\" \u003cb\u003e-Philip Marchand\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e columnist and author of \u003ci\u003eGhost Empire: How the French Almost Conquered North America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is Diane Taylor's gift to writers of every kind, but especially those with a personal or family story to tell. In words that are themselves a stellar example of literary craftsmanship, Taylor shows writers how to show up, open up, and write. She shares moving stories from her own adventurous life. Her short chapters, full of practical advice and inspiring examples, cover such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing a writing ritual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy write memoir?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining a writing community for diversity and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelling the truth when you aren't sure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournaling to unlock the soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to approach traumatic events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour strategies to retrieve memories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ingredients of a good anecdote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe several senses, not just five, for vivid writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose a form that fits your writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe revision process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BPS Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053730709744,"sku":"9781772360059","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781772360059_p0.jpg?v=1765233576","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781772360059","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}