The Story Behind Erika's First Book Deal w/ @erika_drolet

The Salty Club by The Salty Club

Episode notes

In this lively conversation, Caitlin Creeper interviews Erika Drolet about writing her first book on surfing. They dive into her motivations for the project, the challenges of juggling writing with life, and the experience of landing a book deal. Erika shares her creative process, the highs and lows of editing, and how feedback shaped the book. They also explore imposter syndrome, the unpredictability of surfing, and redefining success through the lens of surf culture. Erika's mission is to make surfing more approachable for women and newcomers, emphasizing that surfing is for everyone, regardless of background.

Takeaways

  • Erika's book reflects 10 years of surfing and travel experiences.
  • The book speaks to women, men and anyone who is curious about surfing.
  • Landing a book deal felt like a mix of lu ... 
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