https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoiren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoirFri, 03 Jul 2026 16:19:11 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:775622b4-fac9-4cd7-887e-eb9acbaada1bAlessandra Bastaglihttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoir#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Elements by Alessandra Bastagli on 7/3/2026 4:19:11 PM<br /> <p><br /><br />For a memoir to be compelling, it must have a purpose greater than the story itself. One Signal Vice President and Publisher Alessandra Bastagli was told by a mentor that there is a difference between the &quot;I&quot; memoir and the &quot;Eye&quot; memoir. The &quot;Eye&quot; memoir presents a counternarrative or unique perspective to the reader which is more engaging than just a story.</p> <p>For example, she&#39;s published memoirs from an undocumented immigrant in America and from an indigenous writer questioning identity. These authors brought a different perspective and original ideas that can speak to a lot of readers.</p> <p>Bastagli also believes memoir authors can benefit greatly from knowing what&#39;s currently on bookshelves and what&#39;s missing from the conversation. Presenting something fresh or original can go a long way in getting your book proposal noticed by traditional publishers.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-74/TheIMemoirVersustheEyeMemoir.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheIMemoirVersustheEyeMemoir.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Self-Help, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoir/revision/2Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:05:37 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:775622b4-fac9-4cd7-887e-eb9acbaada1bAlessandra Bastaglihttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoir#commentsRevision 2 posted to Elements by Alessandra Bastagli on 7/3/2026 2:05:37 PM<br /> <p><br /><br />For a memoir to be compelling, it must have a purpose greater than the story itself. One Signal Vice President and Publisher Alessandra Bastagli was told by a mentor that there is a difference between the &quot;I&quot; memoir and the &quot;eye&quot; memoir. The &quot;eye&quot; memoir presents a counternarrative or unique perspective to the reader which is more engaging than just a story.</p> <p>For example, she&#39;s published memoirs from an undocumented immigrant in America and from an indigenous writer questioning identity. These authors brought a different perspective and original ideas that can speak to a lot of readers.</p> <p>Bastagli also believes memoir authors can benefit greatly from knowing what&#39;s currently on bookshelves and what&#39;s missing from the conversation. Presenting something fresh or original can go a long way in getting your book proposal noticed by traditional publishers.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-74/TheIMemoirVersustheEyeMemoir.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheIMemoirVersustheEyeMemoir.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Self-Help, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoir/revision/1Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:55:30 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:775622b4-fac9-4cd7-887e-eb9acbaada1bAlessandra Bastaglihttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8492/the-i-memoir-versus-the-eye-memoir#commentsRevision 1 posted to Elements by Alessandra Bastagli on 7/3/2026 1:55:30 PM<br /> <p><br /><br />For a memoir to be compelling, it must have a purpose greater than the story itself. One Signal Vice President and Publisher Alessandra Bastagli was told by a mentor that there is a difference between the &quot;I&quot; memoir and the &quot;eye&quot; memoir. The &quot;eye&quot; memoir presents a counternarrative or unique perspective to the reader which is more engaging than just a story.</p> <p>For example, she&#39;s published memoirs from an undocumented immigrant in America and from an indigenous writer questioning identity. These authors brought a different perspective and original ideas that can speak to a lot of readers.</p> <p>Bastagli also believes memoir authors can benefit greatly from knowing what&#39;s currently on bookshelves and what&#39;s missing from the conversation. Presenting something fresh or original can go a long way in getting your book proposal noticed by traditional publishers.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-74/TheIMemoirVersustheEyeMemoir.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheIMemoirVersustheEyeMemoir.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: History, Self-Help, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, video, Politics &Social Sciences</div>