We’re back for part 2 of the MicroBook Magic Author Showcase! Hurrah! Party! This week, we’ll hear from Sarah Milne, Yinka Ewuola, and Sharon Blue as they read from their upcoming MicroBooks. If you’d like to join us for Season 3 of MicroBook Magic and write your own book by May Day, check the link in the show notes!
Key Takeaways:
[1:20] A little bit about Sarah and her microbook!
[4:50] Sarah reads a bit of her microbook.
[12:15] A little bit about Yinka and why she decided to write this book.
[23:15] Remember to keep writing! The world needs your books.
[23:55] Sharon shares her story and why she wanted to write her book!
[30:30] Vicky loves Sharon’s book because we all think we know what self care is, but we actually don’t.
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This week, join us for a MicroBook special! To celebrate the end of MicroBook Magic Season 2, Vicky hosted an Author Showcase for MicroBook authors to read a snippet from their upcoming books. Join us for part 1 this week, as we hear all about what a MicroBook actually is, then listen to Hillary Weiss, Clara Callís Lewis, Sara Walka, and Sophie Blackmore entertain and delight us. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
[3:30] Is a big book too daunting for you? That’s okay! Write a microbook.
[5:45] Hillary talks about the microbook that she created.
[8:15] Hillary reads a snippet from her book.
[13:30] Clara shares her story and why she wanted to write a microbook.
[20:25] Sara is next! She shares her story and why she wanted to write a book.
[27:10] Sophie shares why she wanted to write a book and why she struggled so hard to write one until now.
[33:55] What stops people from writing a book that's been ‘overdone’ in a particular industry?
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This week, Vicky and Joe welcome our robot overlords with open arms! If you can sit through the first 10 minutes of extremely low-quality discussion about what AI is, from two people who don’t really understand it, you’ll be rewarded with a useful second half. Your hosts share several ways writers can use AI to make their lives easier — and talk about why we won’t ever replace human art with AI art.
Key Takeaways:
[5:40] Is Quora worth it?
[6:30] Project Dingle update!
[8:10] Welcome to our robot overloads!
[12:10] AI doesn’t work for a lot of people.
[18:10] Will AI take over the purpose of writers?
[19:45] Ask unique and interesting questions to ChatGPT
[22:00] How has Vicky been using ChatGPT?
[25:45] Vicky uses ChatGPT as a good content prompt.
[29:50] Vicky is interested in seeing how people will use this to cheat the system (essay writing and other exams).
[33:10] Don’t be worried about the tools that are at your disposable.
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Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey
The Art and Business of Online Writing by Nicolas Cole
This week, after waxing lyrical about septic tanks, and reading excerpts from a wonderful little MicroBook, Vicky and Joe dive into life and writing lessons learned over the past 11 years. Basically, some of the most important stuff Vicky could’ve done with knowing before she started. Here it is for you, so you don’t have to faff around before you write your book.
Key Takeaways:
[3:40] Always buy books!
[4:20] Joe read that some people felt relieved when they threw their books away. How dare they!
[7:30] Project Dingle update!
[12:20] What does Vicky wish she had learned sooner in her career?
[13:40] Just because something was published by a big house doesn’t mean it’s good, and just because something was self-published doesn’t mean it’s bad.
[14:20] The impact your book makes is more important than how many copies it sells.
[17:10] Vicky loves that her book has brought in quality customers that she wants to work with.
[17:40] Remember, the rules are all made up. You can break them!
[19:20] Don’t mislead the reader by turning your book into one big sales letter. Deliver value.
[21:20] Really write a book that respects the reader. They are taking the time to read it.
[21:40] Want to write a microbook? Vicky’s got another workshop happening in March!
[21:55] You do not need six months + isolation time to write a book.
[24:10] Don’t hang onto the outcome. Vicky explains why this was the most important thing she learned.
[26:20] Not everything you create will turn to gold. It’s okay to let it go and call it crap.
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Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey
Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett