Behold the application of the word "divot" as insult! Joe, with exciting hair, talks to Vicky about book coaches. Specifically, why you might want to work with a book coach -- and if you do, how to choose one. Tune in for snow updates, real-life coaching stories, and some truths about writing a book.
Key Takeaways:
[1:50] Vicky is a book coach, but she can’t coach everyone in the world and wants you to find someone who can help you.
[3:45] Vicky loves Girl, Woman, Other!
[6:15] Why does someone need a book coach?
[7:15] Good book coaches are not cheap!
[8:25] It’s a scary process writing your book alone!
[9:40] Find a book coach in your genre.
[10:40] Look for a book coach that’s flexible and can coach you through the process.
[13:25] Does it seem too good to be true?
[15:05] A book coach needs to be honest and should be able to set the right expectations.
[18:00] Vicky offers suggestions on how to best vet your book coach and see if they’re the real deal.
[20:40] Vicky likes to ask her clients a series of questions like what have been some of their challenges thus far.
[21:30] Is your coach excited about your book idea?
[23:35] Get recommendations from your book coach.
[25:30] Stay tuned to next week to find out Vicky’s coaching process!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Banish the Blank Page of Doom-Fast: Why Writer's Block is a Myth, and Other Stories by Vicky Fraser
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Get Vicky’s latest audio book: That’s What She Said
The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
Out on the Wire, by Jessica Abel
Tardigrades, fleas, and ants -- oh my! This week, tune in to hear Vicky and Joe discussing the power of tiny things. And marvel at the silky smooth segue into how you ACTUALLY get amazing results (hint: it's not by following those bloody 10X your business overnight bro-hustle-marketer-twats). In this episode, you'll get a simple formula for reaching the end of a year (or even a month) having made more gains than you ever thought possible on your book. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
[0:50] Project Dingle update!
[5:05] Vicky got trolled by a Trump supporter!
[7:35] Let’s talk about the power of timing.
[10:50] Just like ants and fleas, habits are tiny, they’re powerful, and they’re consistent.
[12:55] Vicky can’t wait to host another writing retreat.
[14:15] Vicky and Joe try to (badly!) explain compounding interest.
[18:40] You don’t notice the little differences you make everyday, but if you go back on your progress a year ago, you’ll be surprised by how much you’ve done.
[21:45] Part of being a writer is that you write really bad stuff.
[22:45] What are Vicky’s goals and how does she work on them?
[25:15] Keep planting seeds every day.
[25:55] Vicky is hosting a write night! Join her this Tuesday the 26th!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Banish the Blank Page of Doom-Fast: Why Writer's Block is a Myth, and Other Stories by Vicky Fraser
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Get Vicky’s latest audio book: That’s What She Said
The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss
Out on the Wire, by Jessica Abel
Vicky and Joe open with a serious message about the absolute shit-show that 2021 week 1 has been so far: learn to spot how the media reports certain things. Listen for it. Look for it. And call it out. Then crack on with writing your truth. In this episode, you'll hear all about inertia and how to defeat it, the power of habits and momentum, and the wonders of a group of people who help you grow.
Key Takeaways:
[5:10] Vicky and Joe give you a project Dingle update!
[6:50] Happy 2021! Welcome to the third lockdown! And the collapse of America....?
[10:55] Vicky is frustrated by how Black Lives Matter protestors were treated (shoot at) vs. what happened on Capitol Hill.
[12:15] Inertia is a powerful thing. You can capitalize on this power.
[15:55] It's really overwhelming if you have to take on a big goal. This is why you have to break it down into smaller pieces.
[18:20] Remember. We are the sum of the people we spend the most time with.
[20:00] Vicky has a writing event going on! Save the date Tuesday the 26th!
[23:25] Vicky does an author shoutout!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Banish the Blank Page of Doom-Fast: Why Writer's Block is a Myth, and Other Stories by Vicky Fraser
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Get Vicky’s latest audio book: That’s What She Said
The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss
Out on the Wire, by Jessica Abel
Vicky and Joe wander into 2021 with a change of name, a Christmas report, and some sage advice about where to start your book. Tune in to find out where most authors get stuck, why it happens, and how you can go from struggling to motivated just by changing your starting position. Hurrah!
Key Takeaways:
[1:30] Vicky is changing her last name, but don’t worry, Joe is still in the picture!
[5:25] It’s so lovely taking a break and chilling out during the end of the year.
[7:00] Didn’t get a day off during December? Maybe consider taking one off during January. Vicky feels great after the break!
[7:30] It doesn’t matter where you start (when it comes to writing your book)!
[10:00] You don’t have to write your book in order. If you’re struck, then skip a chapter (for now).
[12:00] Every book Vicky has written has ended up somewhere different than when she has started.
[14:15] Should you start on the ‘hardest thing’ on your book? Vicky thinks no. Why make it harder on yourself?
[17:10] There are no rules. You can start writing your book at any point in its journey. Just start.
[19:55] Want to write a book, but everything has already been said?
[20:35] Want to know how to start writing a nonfiction story? Tune in next week!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Banish the Blank Page of Doom-Fast: Why Writer's Block is a Myth, and Other Stories by Vicky Fraser
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Get Vicky’s latest audio book: That’s What She Said
The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss
The Wise Man's Fear, by Patrick Rothfuss
Out on the Wire, by Jessica Abel