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Notes in the Margin

This is a podcast about one woman's mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners write and self-publish better business books. Each week, we tackle your writing excuses (because they're our excuses too) – and help you beat the Blank Page Of Doom so you can write a book that makes a real difference. Also contains adulting fails, the adventures of the TinySheeps, and a bundle of fantastic interviews with people far smarter than us. Find us at moxiebooks.co.uk.
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Now displaying: September, 2019
Sep 27, 2019

Vicky and Joe talk about the twitching madness of insomnia, and how it's kind of like when you're suffering from chronic Blank Page Of Doomness. This episode contains the 7 – no, 8 – no, wait, NINE – questions you can ask your best customers to help you overcome the Blank Page Of Doom. Plus you'll get some splendid testimonials and maybe make some new friends.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:55] Let’s talk about strategies that will beat your writer’s block! 

[5:25] Don’t try to force it. Sometimes you just need a little more research to beat that blank page.

[8:50] Talk to your clients! They are an excellent way to generate inspiration and topics. 

[9:45] Vicky has 7 crucial questions you can ask your audience.

[12:05] What you think is people’s main objection might not actually be the case. It’s important to ask them! 

[13:05] What specific service or feature did your client like the most about working with you? 

[13:55] Ask your client the top three benefits they received when working with you! 

[17:50] Give your client the option to add anything else that you might not have thought of or asked them yet. 

[18:30] Most people don’t feel comfortable asking for unsolicited advice, but when you ask for it specifically, people will open up!

[21:25] The very act of talking to your customers shows them that you value them. 

[24:00] Know anybody who’d like this podcast? Please let them know about it! 

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Vicky Fraser

Vicky’s Podcast

Vicky’s Blog

Vicky on Medium

Join the Superheroes

Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book

The Inner Circle

Borrow My Brain

Vicky’s Book Club

Preorder Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days

Email Vicky

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast

Project Dingle

Sep 20, 2019

Vicky and Joe get excited about jam, and briefly consider starting a jam podcast. Then they pull themselves together and remember there's work to do. Tune in to find out why they're killing the podcast, what happens next, and how to make sure you keep passion alive in your business.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:35] Quick Dingle update!!

[3:40] Vicky and Joe are not actually killing the podcast just yet. 

[6:40] Vicky feels it’s time for a change because after 150+ episodes, she wants to introduce new topics and themes that won’t always be marketing related. 

[8:35] The new podcast will be more for authors, but that still doesn’t mean it won’t be relevant for those who aren’t writing a book. 

[9:50] By the way, Vicky’s new book is available to pre-order!! 

[13:25] Do you know of anyone who is interested in writing a book? 

[17:00] If you’re not achieving/ enjoying your goals, ask yourself why and maybe it makes sense to focus on something else. 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Vicky Fraser

Vicky’s Podcast

Vicky’s Blog

Vicky on Medium

Join the Superheroes

Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book

The Inner Circle

Borrow My Brain

Vicky’s Book Club

Preorder Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days

Email Vicky

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast

Project Dingle

Sep 13, 2019

In this episode, Vicky contemplates wrestling TinySheeps and makes jam. Both of which are in fact linked to this week's topic, which is how to beat the Blank Page Of Doom. Tune in for modernist poetry created on the fly, three fun writing exercises to get you moving if you're stuck – and a random safari into the world of plumbing. Keep listening right to the end for a secret outtake if you'd like to hear Joe completely mangle the English language.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:60] Vicky doesn’t believe in writer’s block. 

[3:15] Quick Project Dingle update! 

[5:55] How can you beat writer’s block? 

[7:55] THe plotline and the story are two very different things.

[9:35] When you look at a simple blank page, you end up being paralyzed.

[10:15] How can you just start writing? Vicky has three exercises. 

[15:00] Get yourself a timer and begin to write down Vicky’s recommended three words.

[17:00] Don’t fix your typos while you write! 

[17:45] Vicky loves saving stories so that she can later use them in her daily newsletter.

[19:45] Your blank page of doom is never going to disappear for good. Even Vicky gets stuck. 

[21:25] Next week, Vicky dives into why writer’s block isn’t a thing! 

[22:30] Vicky’s new book is out on preorder!!!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Vicky Fraser

Vicky’s Podcast

Vicky’s Blog

Vicky on Medium

Join the Superheroes

Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book

The Inner Circle

Borrow My Brain

Vicky’s Book Club

Preorder Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days

Email Vicky

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast

Project Dingle

Sep 6, 2019

Vicky and Joe fail to create a xylophone out of glasses and milk bottles, but subject you to the cacophony anyway. Then they dive into this week's podcast topic: Vicky's 10 Commandments of Writing A Book. There's also a cautionary tale about wearing your glasses in bed, and a bit of a rant about the patriarchy.

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:50] Vicky won her trapeze competition!!!

[5:35] The Business for Superheros Show will be changing soon!

[8:50] Commandment number 1 - If you write, you are a writer.

[11:30] Commandment number 2 - Do not edit as you write.

[14:35] Commandment number 3 - Create an outline.

[16:20] Commandment number 4 - Protect your writing time fiercely. 

[18:45] Commandment number 5 - Embrace the first draft.

[20:25] Commandment number 6 - Do not wait for inspiration to strike.

21:40] Commandment number 7 - Understand who you’re writing for. 

[22:25] Commandment number 8 - Give yourself permission to be unapologetically yourself. 

[25:20] Commandment number 9 - Pay attention to the details. 

[27:25] Commandment number 10 - Take criticism with grace and gratitude. 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Vicky Fraser

Vicky’s Podcast

Vicky’s Blog

Vicky on Medium

Join the Superheroes

Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book

The Inner Circle

Borrow My Brain

Vicky’s Book Club

Preorder Vicky’s new book!
Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days

Email Vicky

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast

Project Dingle

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