Erin Chack is a senior editor at BuzzFeed and the author of “This Is Really Happening”, a profoundly transparent collection of essays written in a sharply observant voice that’s refreshingly candid. Erin describes her book as “an essay collection about the best, the worst, and the weirdest moments” of her life so far.
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We kick off our discussion today by talking about how Erin uses comedy to point out the realities of life. She also shares the story of a life-changing email that paved the way to writing her memoir.
Further into our conversation, we unpack why it’s crucial for memoir writers to write with honesty and confidence, and how to prevent self-doubt from holding you back in telling your story. We also talk about the steps Erin took to hone her craft of writing.
I am so excited for you to hear this episode. Erin is one of those down-to-earth, effortlessly funny, and honest peeps you immediately want to become fast friends with after meeting for the first time. I can’t wait for you to form a new friend-crush after hearing her episode.
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Happy listening!
Xo
Yin
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“My biggest mistake was ever thinking that my stories aren’t worth telling.” -Erin Chack (Click to Tweet)
“Just start writing because there is no reason to not just dive right in.” -Erin Chack (Click to Tweet)
“It’s about the journey and the way that people can relate to the story.” -Erin Chack (Click to Tweet)
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM TODAY'S EPISODE:
How Erin uses comedy to talk about the realities of life The steps Erin took to hone her writing craft Why honesty and confidence are vital characteristics to have as a memoir writer How to prevent self-doubt from holding you back in telling your story How to truthfully write about loved ones while also writing about them in a positive light