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Notes in the Margin

This is a podcast about one woman"s mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners write and self-publish better business books. Each week, we tackle your writing excuses (because they"re our excuses too) – and help you beat the Blank Page Of Doom so you can write a book that makes a real difference. Also contains adulting fails, the adventures of the TinySheeps, and a bundle of fantastic interviews with people far smarter than us. Find us at moxiebooks.co.uk.

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Ep244: It Doesn't Matter Where You Start!

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2021/01/08

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

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39:14

Ep243: Good Listens & Fairy Lights

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2020/12/18

It's the last episode of the horror show that has been 2020 and Vicky and Joe are slacking. You know those episodes of Star Trek where they do a flashback thing so they don't have to write an actual episode? This is a bit like that: a roundup of our favourite podcasts. It's our Christmas gift to you: the gift of new shows and stories to enjoy. There's glitter, there's hot chocolate, there's sequins... and our usual 100% professional delivery. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [1:30] Yay! It’s Christmas

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26:00

Ep242: Time Travelling for Beginners

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2020/12/11

After a brief argument about whether or not time travel is possible (it's not), Vicky explains how time travel is, in fact, possible. But not like you think. Not with paradoxes and stepping on ants that turn out to be Hitler, or whatever. In this week's episode, Vicky and Joe talk about the power of story, space archaeology, and why the oldest letter in the world is hilarious. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Vicky and Joe faced some chicken drama. [5:30] Lovely Christmas lights have been put up in the

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37:41

Ep241: Doing it Every Damn Day with Laura Belgray

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2020/12/04

Well this is pretty freakin' cool: Vicky sits down with Laura F*cking Belgray and talks being funny for money, making your first million aged 50, and the crucial importance of writing EVERY DAMN DAY. Oh, and we got the lowdown on Laura's forthcoming book with the best title we've heard all year: Tough Titties. Hurrah! Key Takeaways: [2:00] What’s Laura is reading right now? [3:10] How did Laura get started in content writing? [8:25] How did Laura get connected with the entrepreneur Marie

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28:53

Ep240: Are You Just Fitting It In?

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2020/11/27

Do not email Vicky about pickled eggs. Please. But you can email her about how to grow vegetables. In this episode, we find out how often Joe is wrong (once, today, about pickled eggs) and discover that Vicky is incapable of planning her vegetable garden. And then our intrepid podcasters get to the good stuff: the reason we can't write, can't finish stuff, and struggle to "find the time". This episode will fix it all for you. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [5:40] Are there any gardeners out there? Did

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31:57

Ep239: How to Avoid Looking Like an Amateur

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2020/11/20

In an incredible twist of irony, Vicky and Joe are talking about how to avoid looking like an amateur, whilst doing a tremendous job of being absolute amateurs on this podcast. Enjoy the uncontrollable fit of giggles while Joe fails to find his forehead with his own hand, and then settle in as our hosts share the most common mistakes first-time authors make with their books. Just because your book is self-published doesn't mean it needs to LOOK self-published. Check this out... Key Takeaways:

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31:49

Ep238: Joe Interviews Vicky About Audiobooks

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2020/11/06

This week, in a strange turn of events, Joe channels Jeremy Paxman and grills Vicky about her experiences in the recording studio last week. Tune in to find out what Vicky learned about how to record an audiobook - and the latest on what they're reading, what's going on in the Dingle, and why Vicky is covered in bruises (nothing sinister). Key Takeaways: [5:40] Joe interviews Vicky about her experiences at Audible. [8:15] The audible book industry is growing. [11:05] How does recording a book

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35:00

Ep237: A Crash Course in Editing Part II

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2020/10/30

Vicky and Joe go all-out for Halloween this year, with an episode that has absolutely nothing to do with spookiness at all. Although you do get to hear the word xenotransplant, which sounds pretty Frankensteiny. Speaking of cutting things up and improving them, that's what this episode is all about: how to copy edit your own manuscript. This week's nattering is packed with tips to help you take your draft from good to splendid. Happy editing! Key Takeaways: [6:00] Vicky and Joe have new windows!

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25:50

Ep236: A Crash Course in Editing Part I

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2020/10/16

Vicky, Joe, and Vicky's giant jumper are back to talk about wonderful books, waterproof houses, and how the hell you edit your book. Yep: the last thing you want to do immediately after writing 50,000+ words is read the damn thing... so how do you start editing? Vicky has the answers and you'll like her approach. It involves not reading your book word-by-word (yet). Tune in - and get in touch if you have any questions! Key Takeaways: [4:50] The dingle finally has walls! [8:10] There are four

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25:03

Ep235: Why "Just Be Your Authentic Self" Is...

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2020/10/09

Join Vicky and Joe as they talk books, writing, and the patriarchy - and Vicky bemoans the fact that lipstick doesn't in fact have magical powers. After that, you'll get the lowdown on why "just be your authentic self" is total crap advice, and we're sorry for the number of times we say "authentic" in this episode. But to make up for it, what you get is a little masterclass in how to become a better writer and genuinely find your unique voice. Cool, huh? Key Takeaways: [6:15] Unfortunately, women

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Ep234: Science & Storytelling with Lisa Mullan

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2020/10/02

Nerdfest! Women in science! Writers! This week, Vicky is joined by biochemist Lisa Mullan, who turns DNA into little characters and writes stories to help children learn. Science and storytelling - two of our favourite things. Tune in to find out how Lisa uses storytelling to educate... and why it's crucial no matter what industry you're in. Key Takeaways: [1:15] A little bit about Lisa and what she does for...science! [3:05] How did Lisa go from PhD to teaching children? [9:25] Where is the

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18:49

Ep233: The Importance of Breathing

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2020/09/25

Vicky and Joe are a bit bewildered by the early recording session, but rally magnificently to talk about their holiday, in which Vicky rediscovered the importance of breathing. In this episode, our intrepid hosts invite you to think about life, the universe, and everything - and what you really, really want. Plus a little side-trip on the nature of time. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [4:50] Sometimes we just don’t take the time to breathe. [8:40] We should reframe our definition of time. [10:20] No

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30:27

Ep232: Books and Courage with Camila Arguello

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2020/09/18

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

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35:25

Ep231: Telling Your Story

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2020/09/11

Vicky and Joe lament Vicky's fashion choices for this episode: there's more than a hint of low-rent Axl Rose going on. Then they talk about dystopian futures and media manipulation. And finally - at last - they move onto how to tell your story. Because we all struggle to write about ourselves, right? In this episode, you'll get some interesting stats and some top tips about how to use your About page to your advantage. Key Takeaways: [4:45] Vicky has been reading Parable of the Talents and she had

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35:28

Ep230: Pulping Purple Prose

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2020/09/04

n this week's episode, Vicky finds herself wildly unprepared to answer Joe's questions and crashes around Google trying to figure out where the phrase "purple prose" originated. After they get that out of the way, there's some genuinely useful information about how to write beautiful descriptions without getting in the way of the story. Key Takeaways: [5:30] Vicky now has a trapeze in her garden! [6:20] What is purple prose? [7:25] How do you write descriptions without being boring and

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29:37

Ep229: Systems for Writers with Ashlee Berghoff

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2020/08/28

Vicky sits down with systems expert Ashlee Berghoff and finds out what the real experts do to get more shit done. They chat about all sorts, including how to get more organised and stop flailing around like a drunken octopus - and talk about which thing to do first. Because isn't that often the biggest problem? Key Takeaways: [3:30] How did Ashley get into helping entrepreneurs get organized? [4:45] Ashley has been so stressed and so overwhelmed that she would dream of getting hit by a car so she

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22:59

Ep228: Research Like A Nerd

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2020/08/21

In shock news, Joe is reading a different book this week! Vicky has a fight with her TinySheep and loses. And the ring light makes another (possibly ill-advised) appearance. This week, your intrepid hosts get their nerd on and talk about how to research efficiently, effectively, and without disappearing down an internet wormhole of fascinating but ultimately useless information. Tune in to find out how to cut your research (and writing) time dramatically without doing a half-arsed job of it. Key

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Ep227: "What if they make fun of me?" [Writing Excuses]

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2020/08/14

Vicky and Joe storm into this episode powered by Sacred Rage at the injustices of the world. Then they veer off sharply into the world of monster vegetables, and swerve back to writing a book—this time talking about what to do if you’re worried people will make fun of your book. Tune in for some splendid advice. Key Takeaways: [1:05] It is currently hotter than the surface of the sun. Vicky and Joe are dying! [2:15] Joe is still reading….The Wheel of Time! [8:50] Vicky and Joe are tackling their

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28:24

Ep226: Heroic Books

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2020/08/07

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

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25:01

Ep225: Bullshit Monsters with Anaïs Bock

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2020/07/31

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

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