Toi here, and welcome to another episode of Knauthentic.
Topic of the day: I’m going to AWP.
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1. I’m headed to AWP this week. I’m actually there right now, so thank goodness for pre-recorded content. I’m grateful for this this opportunity to immerse in the literary community. I admit that I’m more drawn to genre fiction but have been expanding my interests for years. I have a greater appreciation for creative nonfiction and poetry than I use to and look to a chance to meet publishers and authors within the literary community.
2. I’ve discovered that the memoir I’ve written falls into the category of memoir plus. That means I’ve written something that goes beyond simply telling the story of a moment in time or that follows a theme throughout my life. There are so many facets to this popular and desirable genre. I never set out to write this genre, but my story just didn’t feel complete without it’s “plus”. In addition to telling the story of food and health journey, I’ve also shared some helpful recipes.
3. For a long time, I thought I had to choose between writing a cookbook or writing a memoir, but now I know, that I can do both at the same time. So, this week, I’m headed to AWP to represent The Muse Writers Center and take a slight side quest to meet some publishers who might be interested in my story.
That’s all for this week. I can’t wait to share another recipe with you next week.
Question: Are you familiar with the Memoir Plus genre? I’m glad I discovered it and look forward to reading more of it.
If you, or someone you know, has a health or food journey story or recipe you think others might benefit from, please check my Be Featured links on social media, and share your story in the way that suits you best.
Until next time, stay safe, eat well, and be blessed.
Credits
Knauthentic Season 1, Episode 17.
Starring Toi Thomas.
Featuring no one else at this time.
Topics discussed: Memoir Plus, Recipes, Cookbooks
Produced by Toi Thomas in association with The ToiBox of Words and Lit Carnivale.
Directed by Toinette “Toi” Thomas.
Thanks again to the Knauthentic community on Substack, YouTube, and wherever you can hear this podcast. This is all for you!
