Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about The Wheel of Time on Netflix, and argue about the way in which Vicky watches films and stuff. Then they get into the details of how writers read to become better writers—there's good stuff in here, so tune in, sit back, and enjoy. We promise we won't ruin reading for you.
Key Takeaways:
[1:30] Joe talks about robots!
[3:20] The Wheel of Time is on Netflix! Joe read all the books, and he both hated and loved it at the same time.
[9:10] Vicky hates meetings. Most meetings are a waste of time.
[9:35] Vicky and Joe have ceilings at the Dingle! Yay!
[13:55] You’re a writer now, what should you read?
[18:30] Keep a journal of interesting/funny things that have happened to you that day. You can use this in your writing!
[22:10] You can copy other people’s work by writing down passages that you love! Vicky explains how to do this correctly.
[25:35] Books written for audio are constructed slightly differently than books written for reading.
[28:25] Vicky has a writing community for you to join! Link in the show notes!
Mentioned in This Episode:
That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser & Audiobook
Join Vicky's Weird and Wonderful Writing Society
Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast
Grab Vicky’s Book Template Bundle
Come Join Vicky’s Writing Challenge!
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk
Shield of Thunder by David Gemmell
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about their 12th wedding anniversary, treehouses, and noggins—and rave about the power of creativity in community. Yep, this week you'll hear about how C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkein wrote such amazing books and stories, and why Vicky is so enthusiastic about putting a group of smart creative people in a room together.
Key Takeaways:
[0:55] It’s Vicky and Joe’s anniversary!
[6:25] Storytelling is how we learn, and books aren’t the only medium to convey a good story.
[7:25] Project dingle update! Vicky and Joe are going to put in a nice ceiling soon.
[10:35] Are all writers tortured and alone?
[12:40] How do you go about writing in community?
[16:45] Vicky loves Sunday evenings because it gives her the opportunity to connect with her friends.
[22:10] Vicky has a writing power hour within her community and it’s been amazing on how much work you actually get done during that 60 minute session.
[22:55] Find yourself a writing buddy to help keep you accountable!
[26:00] the quickest way to get to your writing goal is by having a group of writers you can work with and that will cheer you on.
[28:35] Vicky shares some of her writers’ successes after joining the Moxie Power Hour group calls.
Mentioned in This Episode:
That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser & Audiobook
Join Vicky’s Weird and wonderful writing society
Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast
Grab Vicky’s Book Template Bundle
Come Join Vicky’s Writing Challenge!
Meat + Hair Daily Creative Writing Tips
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk
Lord of the Silver Bow, by David Gemmell
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Cslewis.com/c-s-lewis-j-r-r-tolkien-and-the-inklings
Ever read something about being a writer and thought, "huh, that's not me. What if I'm not a real writer?" Well, friend, listen into this episode, which is a rerun—and find out: what kind of writer are you? Because, like most things in life, there's no one right way to do or be anything. Listen, enjoy, then get in touch and let us know which kind of writer YOU are...
Key Takeaways:
[6:15] Casa Dingle update!
[7:25] Vicky just got her first COVID vaccine. Yay!
[8:55] What kind of writer are you?
[11:45] After listening to the internet about what you ‘should be’ doing, Vicky realized it never really worked for her.
[13:45] Are you the type of writer that needs to plan everything first before you can get started?
[16:15] Not a planner? Don’t worry. You can still make it work.
[17:00] Are you a bit of a rambler when it comes to your writing?
[19:30] It can be easy to lose focus on what your book is about.
[22:55] What is Vicky’s writing and editing process?
[26:00] Do you have more of a collaborative personality?
[29:55] Do you like to work on more than one book at a time?
[31:45] What kind of writer personality do you have? Do you fall into more than one category?
[33:10] Vicky successfully hosted another write night event! It was a lot of fun. Come join her for the next one.
Mentioned in This Episode:
That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser
Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast
Grab Vicky’s Book Template Bundle
Come Join Vicky’s Writing Challenge!
Meat + Hair Daily Creative Writing Tips
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk
A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles
Conjure Women, by Afia Atakora
Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, by Amanda Montell
Do you need kicking into action? So do we, friends. So do we. So when Vicky saw Seth Godin's email titled "Initiative takes effort" last summer, she filed it away as the spark of a podcast episode idea. Here is that episode! In it, Joe and Vicky have a chat about why we struggle to get started, and what can help. Plus Vicky shares another creative nonfiction writing tip with you. And Joe describes "shrimping". Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
[2:50] Storytellers are never ever going to be unwanted.
[7:10] Vicky reads an excerpt of a book and explains why she loves this passage.
[9:30] Were there any big events that happened in your lifetime? Draw up a timeline of your life.
[11:05] Want to learn how to write better? This is a great activity for you to do!
[14:00] Why is play so important in our adult lives?
[18:25] Vicky needs accountability. When you have a partner to do things with, you’re much more likely to do those things.
[22:30] Joe explains what shrimping means in MMA.
[24:25] You can absolutely sit down and write a book on your own, but most people don’t.
[27:00] Want to write a book? Don’t do it alone.
[27:35] Want to learn something? Find someone to help you.
Mentioned in This Episode:
That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser
Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast
Grab Vicky’s Book Template Bundle
Come Join Vicky’s Writing Challenge!
Meat + Hair Daily Creative Writing Tips
Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast
Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk
Lord of the Silver Bow, by David Gemmell
Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown