Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series. Jennifer shares insights into her writing journey and balancing her work across different media.
00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:20 Catching up after a trip
00:52 Listener shoutouts and publishing advice
03:20 Writing tip from Nat Newman
03:45 Exploring Disney Studios
07:21 Writing tip: Take a research trip
12:31 Competition announcement
14:21 Word of the week
15:07 Travel writing special edition course
18:12 Interview with Jennifer Wong
23:43 Finding the right talent for a show
23:59 Comedy and personal growth
25:06 Writing with personal experience
27:15 Exploring favorite writing topics
29:06 The journey of Chopsticks or Fork
32:58 Creating a nostalgic and joyous book
42:58 Balancing book promotion and new projects
44:20 Upcoming shows and future plans
48:34 Final thoughts and fun facts
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