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Summary:

As artists, we\u2019ve taken a sacred oath to tell \u201cthe truth,\u201d in one of its many forms, but how do you know what the Truth (capital T) really is?

Like art, truth is often subjective. But if you take this commitment to the truth seriously, and are willing to go to the hard, emotional places where it lives, then you will end up with a piece that not only speaks to your audience, but uncovers your true essence. 

In episode #115 of The Author\u2019s Corner, Robin speaks to Katie Love, an artist who strives to use emotion and curiosity to uncover the truth in every piece (and have a few laughs along the way). Katie shares how writing her memoir helped her learn the truth about her past in ways she never expected and why she encourages other artists to do the same to tap into their emotional core. They discuss many aspects of being a writer, including how Katie uses the hero\u2019s journey in everything she writes - from novels to nonfiction to copy writing!

Key takeaways:

• The role that writing played in Katie\u2019s early years
• What she learned about herself by writing her memoir
• The importance of curiosity in writing
• How her background in acting has contributed to her writing, and vice versa
• How the hero\u2019s journey applies to nonfiction (even copy writing!)
• What you can learn from the Trader Joe\u2019s Fearless Flyer
• The best way to learn about characters (and people)
• Insight into Katie\u2019s writing schedule
• The gift of tapping into your emotional core
• Katie\u2019s fear of success as a writer

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• TV series, Dark Shadows
• Tell Yourself a Better Lie, by Marisa Peer
• Katie\u2019s memoir, Two Tickets to Paradise, from Cult to Comedy
• Katie\u2019s novel, Cubicide
• Trader Joe\u2019s Fearless Flyer

About Katie Love:

Katie Love is a writer-comedian, writing coach, and producer living in Los Angeles. She is the author of the memoir, Two Tickets to Paradise, from Cult to Comedy, which recently won the comedy category for the National Indie Excellence Awards. She is also the author of the novel, Cubicide, and L.A. Artists, a collection of interviews featuring some of L.A.\u2019s award-winning artists. Katie is currently hard at work on her new novel and slinging jokes in preparation for her solo show, The Everything Room.