Something a little different this week as Vicky brings you the first half of her Weird + Wonderful Author Showcase! Join Jocelyn Brady, Kenda Macdonald, and Sarah McGuire as they read excerpts from their manuscripts—and knock Vicky’s socks off with their performances. Tune in and find out what’s possible for you to achieve—even if you worry you’re “not a writer”.
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] Everyone’s story is crucial and Vicky is excited to highlight some of these stories for you today!
[4:40] A quick introduction to Jocelyn and what her upcoming book is all about.
[13:10] When does Jocelyn plan to release her book?
[14:45] A quick introduction to Kenda and she offers a teaser by reading an excerpt from her second book.
[27:40] A quick introduction to Sarah and her book.
[37:00] Sarah’s book about writing your will is not going to be your everyday estate planner kind of book!
[37:25] Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
Mentioned in This Episode:
That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser & Audiobook
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Join Vicky and Joe as they talk ludicrously expensive oak doors, poo disasters, and why shoes in the house are UNACCEPTABLE. Then marvel at the smooth link to this week’s topic—the power of What If? What if you tried this thing? What if... you wrote your book? Tune in and get the pep talk you’ve been waiting for.
Key Takeaways:
[6:10] Casa Dingle update! Lots of poo happening.
[9:10] What if you made your own door? What if you just….did?
[11:35] It can be so easy to compare yourself to what you can’t yet do, but look at the progress you’ve made thus far.
[17:20] Give yourself permission to do something badly!
[19:10] When was the last time you wrote without a purpose? Just for the fun of it?
[22:10] New year, new me. There’s a better way to go about it.
[22:20] What if you wrote your book…this year? What if?
[25:35] Don’t compare your insides to other people’s outsides.
[27:30] Need a community? Vicky’s got another writer’s round opening up for you!
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
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Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk
Mistborn: The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson
Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes: Essays by Phoebe Robinson
Through the Language Glass by Guy Deutscher
Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about worldviews, tiny stories, and the enormous cost of bathrooms. If you’ve ever thought “who am I to write a book, I have nothing interesting to say” this episode is for YOU friend! Our hosts talk about why a 1,000 year old diary is still relevant today, why we’re addicted to soap operas, and how we can change the world step by tiny beetle step with the stories of our lives. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
[4:40] Vicky got her booster shot and was so ill from it!
[8:45] Why does the world need your story?
[11:00] Vicky wants you to pay attention to headlines. How do news articles write things to get a reaction out of you?
[13:35] Do our stories need to have big grand gestures?
[16:35] Diversity is important. The world is a big place and everyone needs to be out of their bubble.
[18:20] People are walking up to these ‘common facts of life’ and are questioning why we do what we do, and if it still makes sense to do it.
[20:40] We don’t change the world from the top down.
[23:45] Your story can transcend time. Vicky talks about The Diary of Lady Murasaki.
[26:45] How do you get started writing your own story?
[28:20] Start publishing your own stuff, even if it’s just on Instagram!
[29:20] Join Vicky’s writing program! 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 1:1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk
Throne of the Crescent Moon, by Saladin Ahmed
The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Shikibu Murasaki
The Art of Gathering, by Priya Parker