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Memoir Snob

Charlie Bleecker•charliebleecker.com
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Charlie reads memoirs and talks about what she learned, so she can write her own.
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Episode 26: Crying In H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Here's what I learned from Crying In H Mart: -Food is a very visual theme she uses throughout the book. What's a visual theme I could use in my book? -Specific, observational details are interesting and engaging. -Whenever you write about a person, you have to show the good and bad. People are never one-dimensional. -Litter your book with continuous stories, where you tell a piece of a story and let it hang, then come back to it later. This creates a feeling of satisfaction for the reader that a...

Jul 21, 2023•46 min

Episode 24: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

In these memoir deep dives I highlight my takeaways from the book and how I can apply what I learn to writing my own memoir. Here's what I learned from Greenlights: - Coin a term for the title of your book. - Open with a powerful, visual scene. - "The choices we make write the chapters." - Take creative liberties: experiment with more dialogue! - Repeat themes/ideas you want the reader to remember. - Make your book unique: McConaughey had little poems written throughout; I want to write fantasti...

Jul 02, 2023•35 min

Episode 22: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Charlie is going to write a memoir. What better way to learn about memoir than to read them and reflect on them? In this episode, Charlie talks about what resonated from the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed, and how her notes can help her as she thinks about her own writing. This new format was inspired by David Senra's Founders Podcast. If you haven't listened to his podcast, you should.

Jun 11, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Polina Marinova Pompliano

Charlie forgets to press record on the first hour of her conversation with Polina. No matter! Polina is a gem. They talk about how they write and their relationships with alcohol. Polina shares her thoughts on personal writing and failure. And they end with a new segment they came up with together called Slow Burn And Smooth Jazz. You won't want to miss it. Pre-order Polina's book, out June 20! ⁠Hidden Genius⁠ : The Secret Ways Of Thinking That Power The World's Most Successful People References...

Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 21

Episode 19: A Confession

Charlie hates hates hates hates hates feeling stupid. And she did something REALLY stupid this week. References: I Hate Feeling Stupid Shrinking on Apple TV...

Mar 20, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 19

Episode 9: COVID, addicted to sweets and alcohol, and struggles feeding a toddler.

The Bleeckers got COVID. It sucked, but it could be worse. Charlie and Sam talk about their bad habits with sweets and their relationship with alcohol (not great, but they've come a long way). George has gotten particular with his food preferences which makes mealtime a struggle. They debate whether George is speaking words yet, and Sam calls Charlie selfish for making him sleep in the guest bedroom. References: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch 15 Months Without Alcohol (The Pr...

May 02, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 5: Letting the nanny go, Sam loses his shit, a recent investment, and how Charlie and Sam met.

Charlie struggles with her need to be liked and Sam admits a recent parenting fail with the newborn. They excitedly discuss a new purchase: suitcases!! Then Charlie tells the story of how she and Sam met and tries to articulate some thoughts around the idea that "timing is everything." References: The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga The Tim Ferriss Show with Boyd Varty Away Luggage...

Mar 24, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 3: The honeymoon phase is over, finding the perfect nanny, and a rich life.

The podcasting honeymoon phase is over for Charlie and Sam! They got into a massive argument this week and things got ugly before they eventually (finally) resolved it. They talk about their recent parenting struggle: finding the perfect nanny. And end by dreaming about their "rich life." References: I Will Teach You To Be Rich with Ramit Sethi (podcast)

Jan 20, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Cringe moments, an unresolved parenting conflict, brushing a toddler's teeth, money talk, and The Bachelor.

Charlie sticks her foot in her mouth once again and lives to tell the tale. She and Sam finally resolve a conflict that occurred almost two years ago. Then they share their latest parenting struggle: brushing their toddler's teeth. They discuss their mentalities around money and talk about their recent purchase: a nursery chair for the new baby. And to cap it off, they end with their favorite show, The Bachelor. (Or is it??) References: Pottery Barn Kids nursery chair West Elm Mid-Century chair ...

Jan 13, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Charlie and Sam kick things off.

Charlie is joined by her husband Sam to rehash their latest argument (it's not Charlie's best look). Then they discuss what they learned recently about parenting, talk about their 16-month-old son's struggles with swallowing food, and end with goals for 2022. References: How To Raise An Adult: Break Free Of The Overparenting Trap And Prepare Your Kid For Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims The Darya Rose Show with Michaeleen Doucleff Hunt Gather Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff...

Jan 03, 2022•27 min•Ep. 1
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