Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the unique aspects of memoir writing, addressing challenges like guilt and rejection that memoirists face. She emphasizes the importance of diverse and marginalized voices, highlighting their significance in today's discourse. The document explores the evolving landscape of memoir since her previous work, 'Eat, Pray, Love.'

1. Elizabeth Gilbert
Big “Memoir” Magic

2. What makes
memoir special?

3. What can memoirists do
when they bump up
against guilt, shame,
naysayers?

4. How do you measure
your own truth?

5. So much has changed with memoir
since you wrote Eat, Pray, Love.
What words of wisdom or advice to
you have about rejection in all its
manifestations?

6. What can memoirists do
when they bump up
against guilt, shame,
naysayers?
You’re a champion of women
writers, and marginalized
voices, and diverse voices.
Why do our voices matter,
and why do they matter now?

7. Question.