Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling, the challenges of constructing a memoir , and her inspirations. She also offers advice for writers on being honest in their writing and the importance of self-analysis.
00:00 Welcome to the podcast & updates 02:03 Nat Newman’s writing tip 05:15 Crafting secondary characters 07:44 Book giveaway: Ghost Cities by Siang Lu 10:39 Word of the week: Desultory 11:26 Writer in residence: Jo Peck on Suddenly Single at Sixty 24:23 The journey of writing a memoir 25:58 From school gate to bookshelf 29:12 Structuring a memoir 34:16 Jo’s writing process 38:18 Exploring future writing projects and reflections 41:09 Receiving feedback and sharing advice for aspiring writers 46:27 Closing thoughts and fun facts
Jo Peck grew up in Healesville, Victoria. She worked in advertising for thirty-five years, co-running her own ad agency, Working Girls Advertising, for twenty of those years. She lives in Melbourne with her new partner.
