The following articles explore the role of archetypes and myths in our lives and ultimately how they are vehicles for more meaningful memoir writing. If you want to generate deep writing in your memoir, these articles are not to be missed.

We all want to write a memoir that is significant, that elicits an appreciative response in the nature of: “This memoir has really helped me to understand/accept/heal something in my life that I had not appreciated before—at least so clearly.”

Archetypes and myths may be your key

The concept of archetypes was developed by Carl Jung to explain psychic energies that impel us in this or that direction. It can be as simple as a longing or a yearning that will not leave you in peace.

Myths have often been called the stories of other people’s religions. Yes, myths are stories that explain the world in terms of a world view—whether that world view is Christianity, corporate business, science or Roman or Greek life.

The use of archetypes and personal myths in your writing is an excellent way of adding depth to your story.

These blog posts explain much.

There has been much published on the role of archetypes and myths. Avail yourself of the following articles to commence your exploration of how to apply this knowledge to your memoir writing and then branch off to other sources. The Internet is fill of well-written articles that you ought to read.

In conclusion

Once you learn to discern the archetypes and myths that were operative in your life, in the time depicted in your memoir, you will produce deep writing that will make your memoir stand out.