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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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All Episodes

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Ep224: "I'll never get published!" [Writing Excuses]

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2020/07/24

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

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43:31

Ep223: Impact not Action with Yinka Ewuola

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2020/07/17

It has taken far too long to get Yinka on the podcast, but this week she's here – and she and Vicky dive right into the meat of what's going on with women in business. They talk lightening the load, embracing what makes us absolute QUEENS, boobs, success, imposter syndrome, impact not action, and how the world is just better when women are successful. Tune in for a whole 44 minutes of wisdom and hopes and dreams and IMPACT. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Who is Yinka and what does she do? [4:25] While many

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28:48

Ep222: "I Need Motivation!" [Writing Excuses]

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2020/07/10

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

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Ep221: My Competitors Are Thieves! [Writing Excuses]

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2020/07/03

Join Vicky, Joe, and Beetrice the Bee for the latest episode in the Writing Excuses series. Learn about the power of focus, and why you shouldn't pay too much attention to your competitors – all from Vicky's resident bee. Our hosts talk copying, innovating, and the best thing to do with your competitors. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [4:50] Vicky and Joe share their quarantine chronicles. [6:55] Procrastinating? Tell yourself you’re going to do something for 5 minutes. There’s lots of power in just

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23:51

Ep220: Marketing Hilarity with Ryan Wallman

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2020/06/26

Monty Python, marketing idiocy, and the general state of the world: join Vicky as she chats to Ryan Wallman, aka Dr_Draper on Twitter, as he puts the world to rights. Vicky has been wanting to snaffle Ryan for years for an interview, so you'll have to excuse the initial fangirling. But he is the funniest marketer on Twitter, so there's a legit reason... Key Takeaways: [1:15] Who is Ryan and what does he do? [4:00] How did Ryan learn about marketing? [5:40] Why did Ryan decide it was time to

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Ep219: I don't know enough! [Writing Excuses]

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2020/06/19

This week, Vicky cuts her own fringe. Spoiler alert: it did not go well. Then Vicky and Joe talk a little about the antiracist books they're reading, before going on to explain why you do, in fact, probably know enough to write a book. This episode includes top tips about what you can write about if your confidence is a little low. Listen, then go forth and write! Key Takeaways: [0:40] Vicky is unhappy with her hair and Joe’s hair. [5:25] Dingle update! [7:35] You forget how little people know

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23:56

Ep218: It's On the Internet for Free! [Writing Excuses]

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2020/06/05

The crisis hair reaches breaking point, and Vicky and Joe ponder when this lockdown will ever end. Then they talk about actual important things. And finally, onto writing excuses: why it doesn't matter if it's all already on the internet for free because books are special, peeps! Key Takeaways: [1:40] Joe is still reading Wheel of Time. [3:50] Project Dingle update. [9:45] Googling things can sometimes overwhelm you. [11:45] Sometimes the information on the internet is so sporadic that you have

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Ep217: Quietly Rebellious Business Owners with Suzi Gray

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2020/05/29

Fantastic eyebrows and where to find them! That should have been the title of this podcast, in which Suzi Gray and I talk about the weirdness of what's going on right now in lockdown and the marketing messages that have been coming out of it. Then we get into the nitty-gritty of what Suzi does (helps bring quietly rebellious business owners out of their shells) and why it's so important to do YOU. Tune in for a lot of yellow and smiling and nodding. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Who is Suzi and what does

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Ep216: It's All Been Said: Writing Excuses 2

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2020/05/22

The saying goes "facts tell stories sell" but facts don't even tell half the time. They go in one ear and out the other. Which is why it's so important that we hear YOUR story – so even if you think "it's all been said before, why would anyone want MY book" listen up sunshine. Tune in to this week's episode so we can bust this writing excuse back to bed where it belongs. Also find out what Vicky and Joe have been up to in lockdown (hint: it involves squirting water up a chicken's bum – to save her

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31:43

Ep215: How Much Time Do You REALLY Need To Write A Book?

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2020/05/15

Wearing some extremely snazzy hats, Vicky and Joe discuss the first of the Writing Excuses: I don't have time. In it, they talk about time – how it warps in lockdown, how some of us really do have more than others, and how you can make the most of yours. This podcast contains a bonus rant about selling under false pretences. Oh and also: they share the secret of how long it REALLY takes to write a book. Key Takeaways: [3:30] Do you have any bread making tips? [6:45] Did Vicky and Joe’s local

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26:31

Ep214: Arguing About Communication

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2020/05/08

Vicky and Joe have a 15-minute argument about who bears the responsibility for communication. Is it up to me to make myself understood, or you to understand? Tune in to find out who was right (Vicky) and who was wrong (Joe) and why. You'll also get the latest on Joe's progress through Wheel of Time, and why Anne Brontë was an absolute badass of a woman who was well ahead of her time and deserved all the good things. Key Takeaways: [3:30] Can you tell whether a man or a woman writes a book? [7:50]

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Ep213: Hillary Weiss Yells About Branding

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2020/05/01

Hillary Weiss is yelling on the podcast! Hurrah! Right at the start of the coronavirus crisis, Vicky and Hillary got together via the magic of Zoom and yelled about branding. Tune in to find out where confidence comes from, why it's scary to put yourself out there, and how not to sound like an asshole. Key Takeaways: [1:10] What does Hillary focus on? [3:05] What do you want to see more of and less of in your industry? [6:25] Hiliary works with her clients on their brand messaging to help them

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Ep212: Wrath Leads to the Dark Side

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2020/04/24

Join Vicky and Joe in another lockdown episode – and discover what colour they dyed Joe's hair, why they had to wrestle Picard the TinySheep to the ground, and what they're growing in the garden. Also, discover how Vicky twists wrath into a deadly sin of writing. Find out why it's important to "let it go", how to deal with other people's anger, and how you can use anger to your advantage when you're writing your book. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Vicky is...very hungry. [3:40] Joe has bright orange hair

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Ep211: Greed – You Own Everything!

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2020/04/17

Bleached hair, ukuleles, dwarvish fighting bread, a meltdown over yeast, friends on Zoom, and the realisation that Vicky has been Doing Too Much: tune in this week for the Quarantine Chronicles. And eventually some actual book-writing advice based loosely on the 7 Deadly Sins. This week, Joe and Vicky talk about greed: how it manifests in writing, the problems it causes, and what to focus on so you can win the long game. Stay kind out there. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Joe has weird hair. [3:15] Joe is

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Ep210: How to get 1,000+ Amazon Reviews with Dan Laxton

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2020/04/10

Want to know how to get 1,000+ reviews on Amazon? Yeah ME TOO! So I found someone with the know-how: Dan Laxton of Bibado. I accosted him with many questions about how to get people to leave you a review – and he did not disappoint. Then he told us all about his fantastic company and I learned a ton about the physical product industry that I never dreamed of... Key Takeaways: [1:00] Who is Dan and what does he do? [5:35] Marketing is about being human and being real, and that’s hard to do on

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26:55

Ep209: Lusty Books [the 7 Deadly Sins of Writing a Book]

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2020/04/03

Join your hosts for discussions of Joe's (not) receding hairline, quarantine shenanigans, a discussion of the books they're currently reading and a Netflix binge recommendation. Oh, and also find out how Vicky twisted the deadly sin of lust into something that's relevant to writing your book. There are actual words of wisdom in this one if you can bear to stick around long enough to hear them... Key Takeaways: [2:25] What have Vicky and Joe been doing during the quarantine? [5:25] Since Joe’s BJJ

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Ep208: Coronapocalypse Now

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2020/03/27

Vicky and Joe take a break from the usual format to discuss the frankly freaking weird and scary times we're living in – and decide Vicky's job is to bring a little levity to things (without making light of actual awfulness of course). Tune in and find out how working from home together is going, why they don't need to panic-buy toilet roll or vegan food, and how they're getting people together and making them uncomfortable using technology. Key Takeaways: [2:50] Vicky really likes to touch her

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Ep207: Not Today Satan! Sloth [7 Deadly Sins]

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2020/03/20

Vicky's arms look like Popeye has had a fight with a bulldozer and once again, she's wearing an emergency hat. That takes longer than it should. When she and Joe finally get to the point, you'll discover how sloth can prevent you from writing your book, why it's not your fault, and 3 cool things you can do to make sure you get started. Note: if you're listening to this with your kids, you may end up explaining long words to them that make you feel uncomfortable. Blame Joe. Key Takeaways: [3:10]

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Ep206: Book Covers That Sell with Julia Brown

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2020/03/13

This week, we take a break from the 7 Deadly Sins and Vicky is joined by Julia Brown, fine artist and book cover designer extraordinaire. They get all excited about books in general and art and design and creativity – and share some top tips about how to make sure your book cover appeals to the right readers. Julia also hands out some tips on how to work with cover designers – including what drives them nuts about projects. Tune in now! Key Takeaways: [1:30] How did Julia get into art? [6:15] Why

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Ep205: How Gluttony Can Scupper Your Book [7 Deadly...

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2020/03/06

Vicky and Joe huddle under a blanket at 7.30 am. If you listen carefully you'll even hear birds tweeting in the background. It's all very idyllic and kind of cold. In this episode, your hosts talk books – and specifically, how the deadly sin of gluttony can scupper your Big Book Adventure. It's not as tortured a metaphor as you might think, despite Joe's scepticism. Tune in for top book-writing tips and excitement about sloths. Key Takeaways: [4:45] How does gluttony relate to your book writing

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