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Ep332: Going Through the Motions
Notes in the Margin
12/22/22 • 30 min
This week, Vicky and Joe talk mojo, the struggle to find people who can think, and breaking the rules. Finding yourself feeling a bit flat about your writing, your hobby, or life in general? That’s okay, it happens. But how do we yank ourselves out of it? Dunno — but maybe this podcast episode will help. In it you’ll find understanding, a random dog interlude, and a few strategies you could try to dig your mojo out of whatever hole it’s crawled into.
Key Takeaways:
[1:25] Vicky is so close to having a proper bath in her home!
[7:50] What is mojo?
[9:20] Vicky has gotten herself into a funk.
[13:00] The moment Vicky let go of all the pressure she was putting on herself, life got better.
[19:00] Are you just bored? It’s okay to walk away from it temporarily.
[19:55] There’s not a lot of light out these days. Maybe that’s why you’re feeling a bit meh?
[22:30] NASA are finding it hard to find out-of-the-box thinkers.
[26:25] It’s okay to play and break the rules. Get your creative juices flowing!
[28:55] Hope you enjoy your holiday weekend!!!
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The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin
Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser
Ep143: Why You Can't Get Started
Notes in the Margin
10/12/18 • 30 min
Vicky and Joe have been beaten into submission by their livers, so this post-holiday podcast is powered by peppermint tea. In it, they throw around accidental innuendos (in YOUR endo) and explain in painful detail why you can't get started. Writing your book, that is. Or anything else, in fact. Tune in and find out what's holding you back, and the simple (but maybe not easy) things you can do to get started. Oh, and this podcast also contains purring.
Key Takeaways:
[2:55] Why is getting started so tough?
[5:00] Do you consider yourself not ‘qualified enough’ to write a book?
[6:45] If you can easily talk about your business for more than an hour, then you are an expert!
[7:50] Who are ‘you’ to write a book? Beat that imposter syndrome.
[10:20] What you know is very valuable. Don’t underestimate yourself.
[15:15] For example, Vicky would love to read a book about sheep keeping!
[17:10] What kind of person are you? What do you stand for?
[19:25] Who are you writing for? What problem are you trying to solve?
[22:00] Vicky shares examples of how everyday professionals can benefit from writing and selling a book.
[27:00] What are people googling or searching for? Can you answer those questions in a book format?
[28:15] Vicky offers a quick recap of what you need to do to get started.
[28:45] Any questions? Email Vicky!
[29:40] Vicky and Misty will be hosting a mastermind in San Diego! Come join them.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
EP093: Rerun of EP08: Why You Need to Change Your Perspective on Time
Notes in the Margin
09/22/17 • 30 min
This episode is a rerun show from back in 2016! Join Vicky in the very early stages of her podcast (episode 8) as she discusses time and productivity with her husband, Joe. Remember, everyone has the same amount of hours, minutes, and seconds in one day, so we have to make the most of it. You are entitled to your time!
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] You don't have time? This is an EXCUSE!
[6:15] Be honest, you do have time.
[6:45] You're better off just saying no instead of 'I don't have time'.
[10:45] Don't have time to do marketing? Do you mean you're just a little overwhelmed?
[11:45] Marketing is important.
[12:25] It can be a frustrating circle for a freelancer.
[14:00] You can't spend all of your time working; you need to eat, sleep, and spend time with your family.
[14:35] You owe it to yourself and your family to make time for marketing.
[14:55] Remember, not everything that happens to you is your fault.
[15:20] The little failures are the useful ones.
[17:55] Don't feel bad about not being productive. However, you do need to take responsibility for it.
[18:10] It sounds simple, but make a list of your tasks.
[20:45] Categorize your tasks as either important, urgent, or not important.
[22:15] Outsource as much stuff as you can.
[23:25] Contact Vicky if you need a VA.
[24:05] You can't outsource everything right away, so just pick something small. [25:40] Buy Vicky's book if you haven't already, and do the exercise in chapter three. [26:20] You're entitled to your time.
[27:30] Shout out to Podfly!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Businessforsuperheroes.com/inner-circle
Ep281: RePod: Which Kind of Writer Are You?
Notes in the Margin
11/12/21 • 35 min
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
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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
Ep232: Books and Courage with Camila Arguello
Notes in the Margin
09/18/20 • 30 min
Vicky sits down with author Camila Arguello and asks her all sorts of pointy questions about courage, shitty first drafts, and writing her book. Tune in to find out how this supercool business woman came up with her idea – and why it's important to do what YOU want, not conform to everyone else's expectations. There's also a brief discussion about Brooklyn 99, because it wouldn't be a 1,000 Authors Show episode without a random ramble.
Key Takeaways:
[0:50] A little bit about Camila and what she does.
[5:35] Camila hears two sides of the story: That now is the perfect time to work more, and at the same time, that you should be resting and take it easy. Who should you listen to?
[8:00] You don’t have to justify every decision you make to other people.
[9:10] What do you want for YOU?
[12:45] Why did Camila decide it was time to write a book?
[15:35] Camila used to write men’s dating profiles and thought this would be an excellent book opportunity.
[18:35] It was very hard for Camila to not use the backspace key when she was in ‘writing mode’.
[20:35] You can get a lot done when your brain is not overthinking things.
[22:55] What was the editing process like for Camila?
[27:30] How is Camila selling her book?
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Ep226: Heroic Books
Notes in the Margin
08/07/20 • 28 min
Join Vicky as she interviews BAFTA-award winning screenwriter and publisher Helen Blakeman of Heroic Books! Yes – an honest-to-murgatroyd actual BAFTA winner on the show, which is super-exciting. If you've been wondering how the traditional publishing industry works and if trad publishing is something you could consider, this is the episode for you. I delve deep into Helen's brain and get her to spill the beans about the Heroic Books process, how she works with authors, and why she set up her publishing company. And we nerd out a little about sci-fi and fantasy because that's how we roll.
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] Who is Helen and what is Heroic Books about?
[6:10] How did Helen get started with Heroic Books?
[8:50] Often when an author submits a manuscript, they’re not ready to market the book.
[11:00] Helen prides herself on giving her writers feedback.
[13:45] How does Helen work with authors?
[19:30] Want to get your book started? Reach out to Helen.
[20:00] Helen wants her writers to cross over to TV and games.
[26:25] One piece of advice for aspiring authors? Read!
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Ep225: Bullshit Monsters with Anaïs Bock
Notes in the Margin
07/31/20 • 25 min
Sounds like a supergroup, right? AND IT IS! Meet Anaïs Bock and her Bullshit Monsters. If you have ever experienced any resistance to doing anything (and we all have) you need this episode. Anaïs introduces us to a bunch of the monsters that keep us stuck and make us sad – and shows us how to take a well-known idea and give it a twist that'll actually make a difference.
Key Takeaways:
[2:30] Anaïs became self-employed in her early 20s and had some limiting beliefs about what an expert was supposed to look like.
[3:30] What was Anaïs’s thesis about?
[5:30] Anaïs shares an example of a couple bullshit monsters we have looming around in the back of our head.
[9:15] Do you notice yourself editing as you write? That’s Stern Blade trying to hold you back!
[11:55] Anaïs shares why she created a deck of cards for people to use.
[14:05] How does Anaïs use this in her business?
[16:35] Some of the bullshit monsters you face will require you to push through the resistance and others will require you to be gentle with yourself.
[19:35] How does Anaïs discover and create her bullshit monsters?
[20:55] Anaïs is currently crowdfunding her very first bullshit monster cards.
[21:45] Why did Anaïs decide to crowdfund her project?
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Ep224: "I'll never get published!" [Writing Excuses]
Notes in the Margin
07/24/20 • 28 min
Vicky and Joe talk eyebrows, courgettes, and the perils of publishing. This week, your hosts demolish the myth that traditional publishing is the only way to become a published author. Sneak peek: it's not! Hurrah! Tune in to hear all about the benefits and pitfalls of trad publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing – and the differences between them.
Key Takeaways:
[6:40] Vicky and Joe played D&D with some friends!
[8:00] Do you feel like you’ll never get published?
[10:20] Traditional publishing might not be for everybody.
[17:25] If you find a hybrid publisher, be really careful.
[20:20] Want to self-publish? This is what you need to know.
[24:05] Struggling with print layout? Vicky can help you!
[25:00] Being a ‘published author’ is pure vanity for Vicky.
[25:30] Need help? Join Vicky’s power hour!
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The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan
Only Forward, by Michael Marshall Smith
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, by Caroline Criado-Perez
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Ep222: "I Need Motivation!" [Writing Excuses]
Notes in the Margin
07/10/20 • 28 min
Your brain is like a rock. You just need to push it downhill. Want to know what we're on about? Tune into the latest episode of The 1,000 Authors Show with Vicky and Joe, and discover the big myth about motivation, Vicky's problem with flies, and how you can get more writing done than you ever thought possible...
Key Takeaways:
[6:55] Joe, the little amazing chef.
[8:45] How do you stay motivated?
[9:35] Motivation can not come from external factors.
[11:00] Are you genuinely tired or are you just being lazy?
[14:00] There’s so much magic to getting started. Vicky and Joe cleaned their entire kitchen and it was so easy to do...one they started it!
[17:05] Remember why you started. If you don’t remember or you don’t care, stop doing it.
[20:10] You got to ‘eat the bag of hair’ first.
[22:40] You can sign up to Vicky’s power hour writing sessions!
Mentioned in This Episode:
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The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan
Only Forward Novel by Michael Marshall Smith
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez
Me and White Supremacy Book by Layla Saad
How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
The Moxie Writer Power Hour - LIVE Writing Sessions with Vicky Fraser
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How many episodes does Notes in the Margin have?
Notes in the Margin currently has 345 episodes available.
What topics does Notes in the Margin cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Podcasts, Business and Smallbusiness.
What is the most popular episode on Notes in the Margin?
The episode title 'Ep231: Telling Your Story' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Notes in the Margin?
The average episode length on Notes in the Margin is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Notes in the Margin released?
Episodes of Notes in the Margin are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Notes in the Margin?
The first episode of Notes in the Margin was released on Dec 2, 2015.
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