Curtis Chin
Memoirist and filmmaker whose memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant recounts growing up in 1980s Detroit; co-founder of the Asian American Writers' Workshop with a background in TV, film and essays published in major outlets.
Top 3 podcasts with Curtis Chin
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Mar 1, 2026 • 51min
#183: Curtis Chin — Landing National Press, Running 300+ Book Events, Booking Venues With Cold Emails, Making Book Tours Pay, Building Book Buzz Without a Marketing Team
Curtis Chin, memoirist and filmmaker known for Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, shares practical publicity and touring tactics. He explains booking readings early to drive pre-orders. He details finding venues with simple cold emails, defining target communities, pitching from local to national press, and making high-volume tours financially sustainable.
Nov 21, 2023 • 48min
Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 with Curtis Chin
Guest Curtis Chin discusses his book 'Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant' and the cultural significance of Chinese restaurants. They reflect on their family's famous restaurant, finding identity as a Chinese-American, and leaving family behind. Editor Eric Liebertrau highlights Kirkus' best nonfiction books list and author Stephen Nicholas Moff shares a heartfelt story of resilience.
Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
Curtis Chin's memoir pays homage to his family's Chinese restaurant
Curtis Chin, co-founder of the Asian American Writers' Workshop, reflects on his upbringing in a Chinese restaurant in 1980s Detroit, highlighting its role as a safe space for a diverse clientele. He discusses being a gay Chinese-American, navigating identity, embracing diversity, and his fear of coming out. The chapter also includes a discussion on his memoir and the origins and popularity of regional Mexican music.
