Meet Carrie Sun, whose memoir Private Equity explores her journey from a high-paced finance role to embracing a writing career. Carrie discusses her writing process, the challenges of memoir writing, and the transformation she underwent during her time in the finance industry.
00:00 Welcome to the world of writing and publishing 00:Tackling procrastination and achieving goals 03:24 Unlocking the secrets of effective writing: Courses and tips 05:11 A candid conversation with Nat Newman and her writing tip for the week 12:21 WIN: Anna O by Matthew Blake 15:11 Exploring the art of creative nonfiction 16:43 Carrie Sun's memoir Private Equity 27:54 The intriguing world of memoir writing 28:52 Deciding to write a memoir: The journey begins 30:19 Exploring the depths of personal transformation 32:15 The art of memoir: personal growth and reflection 33:19 Navigating the challenges of memoir writing 38:33 From concept to manuscript: The writing process 49:29 The impact of feedback and the editing process 53:18 Life after the memoir: New beginnings and reflections 56:44 Final thoughts and writing tips for aspiring memoirists 01:08:39 A fun fact to wrap up: The Historic Book Odour Wheel
Carrie Sun was born in China and raised in Michigan. She holds an MFA in creative writing from The New School. She lives in Jersey City with her husband. Private Equity is her first book.
