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Episode 295: On the Joys of Idleness

Show NotesOoooh there are OPINIONS in this week’s podcast. Opinions on idleness, the Protestant work ethic, capitalism, and the state of the world in general. There are a few facts, too. And

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Maybe Your Imposter Syndrome is Right

“Your bladder is lying to you!” I hiss to myself, between iron-clamped teeth. “You do not need to pee again.”And yet, I’m gonna go and try to squeeze out another drop anyway because what if

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Episode 294: Doing Hard Things

Show NotesThis week, we’re flashing back to when Vicky and Joe had a conversation about doing Hard Things, and why it’s valuable. They rambled their way around writing books, running businesses,

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The Virtues of Idleness

In 410BC, on a warm Tuesday evening at approximately 9.15 pm, Socrates’s wife Xanthippe slapped an empty plate down in front of him at dinner.She was making a point: she ran the household and raised

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Episode 293: Fictional Fun with Emma Dhesi

Follow Emma:Guest Info - Emma Emma Dhesi is a book coach who specialises in helping beginner authors write their first novel. Emma helps you improve your craft, provides feedback on your

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Harness Your Inner Toddler + Start Asking WHY

I know people who iron their bedsheets.I’m not knocking them: all power to their elbows. And their wrists and shoulders. But honestly who has time to iron bedsheets?You may have guessed that I am not

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292: Wonderful Weirdos, Part 2

Show NotesThis week we’re giving you the second half of Vicky’s Weird + Wonderful Author Showcase, in which you’ll hear Melanie Osborne talking about her love for trees and nature, and

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Vicky hangs in a tangle of trapeze, not quite sure what she’s going to do next

The Magical Shitty First Draft

Every time I sit down to write it’s like whack-a-mole: which obstacle is my brain gonna chuck in the way today? Who knows? It’s a surprise!One consistent blockage, though, is my arrogant and pathological

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Episode 291: Wonderful Weirdos + Their Fantastic Books

Show NotesSomething 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

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Filling Your Bucket

Back in March 2020, it was like the entire world took a giant swig from the DRINK ME bottle, as we hurtled down the rabbit hole.I.e. the world shrunk.And individually, I shrank. Like many people, I retreated

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