Vicky and Joe suit up to answer more of your questions about writing and publishing books. Tune in to find out what drives Vicky to do what she does, what to do if you think you're not expert enough, how to unwaffle your writing, how to juggle your time with paid clients to make room for writing a book, and a funny story about bad reviews.
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] Sara has a lot of fear when it comes to writing her own book.
[4:20] Finishing your book is only the start!
[5:50] Getting bad reviews for your book isn’t really so bad!
[7:30] It’s not going to take you years and years to write a book! Vicky wrote hers in 90 days.
[9:10] Where does Vicky find her inspiration?
[13:30] Sara asks: How do you build authority when you’re new to the industry? Should you just wait till you have more experience?
[16:15] The best people in the industry always think they still have something more to learn.
[17:20] How do I manage my time when I’m juggling paid work?
[21:50] Would you like to Borrow Vicky’s brain? You can! Click here.
[22:25] Casey asks: What drives Vicky to do what she does?
[24:05] What makes Vicky the most happy during her working week?
[27:40] Tune in next week to find out how long your non-fiction should be!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days
Vicky and Joe talk about misery tea, tit-lice, and how the effing hell you can possibly come up with a good title for your book (or course or product or anything). They promise you 10 top tips, but only deliver 5 because–somewhat predictably–they ran out of time. Tune in and find out why it's so tough coming up with titles, why your bookshelf is your friend, and how to rope in friends, family, and clients to help.
Key Takeaways:
[1:20] Quick Dingle update! Everything takes longer than you think it will.
[5:55] Vicky is thinking of ending this podcast. Are you shocked?
[7:55] When it comes to coming up with a title for your book, that process can take months.
[9:55] Authors have a lot a pressure coming up with a good and engaging title that attracts attention.
[11:5] We want a title that feels like ‘us’. We want a title that is unique.
[12:10] Vicky has ten top tips that she uses for herself and her nonfiction writers.
[13:20] Look at the titles on your bookshelves!
[18:30] What book titles tend to jump out at you?
[20:25] You can find out what keywords people are searching for in your industry through the use of Google Keywords and Amazon Kindle!
[23:40] Want more tips? Vicky is on Medium!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days
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This week's podcast is brought to you by cartoon TinySheep, misery tea, and a LOT of interruptions. Vicky and Joe answer more of your questions, hindered by the cats. Want to know if there's any point trying to get traditionally published? How to get your book printed? How to design a cover? Listen in, because we answer your questions. You'll also hear all about Picard the naughty miniature sheep and how he got his comeuppance.
Key Takeaways:
[1:15] Vicky and Joe have some new chickens!
[4:05] Today we answer your questions! First from Charles: Is there any point in trying to get traditionally published?
[8:20] Is there a point to paying an editor?
[10:30] How do you decide what to put in a book?
[14:45] Terry asks: How do you get your ebook printed?
[20:00] How do I get an amazing cover?
[22:55] Dennis asks: What new spin can I include in my book that will make it unique?
[24:00] How can I get my content to really stick in people’s minds?
[25:35] Have you listened to every podcast episode? Email Vicky and she will send you a gift!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days
Vicky drags her good buddy Dominic Hodgson (the UK's leading Pet Biz Wiz) onto the podcast and grills him about books. Because they like big books and they cannot lie. Dom talks about his big pile of tomes, how he wrote them, why he bothers, and explains how they've helped him claim the top spot in his industry. He is a book machine – although that wasn't always the case. Tune in to find out what was stopping him writing his first book, how he pulled himself together, and what he's doing now.
Key Takeaways:
[1:15] Why did Dom decide to write his first book?
[4:40] Dom also has a fun new book (Dirty Derrick) coming out as well!
[9:30] How has Dom’s business changed ever since he started writing his books?
[12:05] What has writing a book done for Dom’s brain?
[13:15] Dom shares what he likes the most about writing books.
[15:45] What has been the hardest part about writing a book?
[17:30] You can’t wait for your muse to show up.
[22:05] Dom will be hosting a pet summit this April 6th. Link in the show notes!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days
This week, Vicky and Joe answer YOUR questions. Vicky's been asking her email subscribers if they have any questions for her about writing and publishing books, and boy do you have questions! Great questions. The BEST questions. And Vicky and Joe drink misery tea and answer them. Tune in: if you've a burning question about books and publishing, maybe we've answered it. This episode contains bonus Angry Cat.
Key Takeaways:
[1:45] Vicky gives a quick update on her latest soon-to-be-released book.
[3:55] Vicky will be answering your questions today!
[4:05] Roy: What bits of digital marketing actually work?
[8:15] Leslie: I don’t have anything unique or novel to say. Where does inspiration come from?
[14:45] Leslie: Do I really need a website?
[18:00] Charles: I don’t know enough to position myself as an expert.
[22:00] Charles: What would you do differently about writing your book knowing what you know now?
[27:30] Tune in next week as Vicky will answer loads, loads more of your questions!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days
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