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How do you dive into the marrow of an experience we’ll all one day share, yet so many of us struggle to talk about? And how do you write into a topic so widely covered that it feels impossible to say something new? Today, I’m joined by Amy Lin, author of the stunning micro memoir Here After, as we tackle these questions head-on. Together, we’ll explore the raw realities of grief, how Amy’s memoir acts as a powerful container for this universal experience, the magic of the microform, and what it takes to create something experimental. Plus, I’ll share a transformative tool to expand how you see your stories—and uncover the truths hiding within them.

Amy’s Bio: Amy Lin lives in Calgary, Canada where there are two seasons: winter and road construction. She completed her MFA at Warren Wilson College and holds BAs in English Literature and Education. Her work has been published in places such as Ploughshares and she has been awarded residencies from Yaddo and Casa Comala. Here After is her first book.

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Episode Highlights

3:34: The Container of Grief
9:31: The “Good Signs” of Grief
13:00: Performative Grief versus the Reality of Grief
15:11: The Five Stages of Grief Debunked
23:45: The Power of Micro Memoir
36:34: The Story Neighborhood Exercise
40:34: The Marrow of Living
44:01: Amy’s Best Writing Advice

Connect with Amy:

Substack: https://atthebottomofeverything.substack.com/
Website: amydawnlin.com
Instagram: @literaryamy
TikTok: @literaryamy

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