This week on the podcast Vicky and Joe discuss idling, mowing the lawn (or not as the case may be), never-ending bathrooms, and the worst. writing. advice. EVER. Listen up as Vicky has opinions on the idea that writers have a muse and the muse bestows ideas. Joe weighs in on the topic of motivation. And at the end, as a special treat, Vicky interviews Joe in rapid-fire styleeeee so come and learn a little more about him!
Key Takeaways:
[2:05] Joe is reading Of Women and Salt and Vicky is reading her second Agatha Christie, an Idler's Manual, and My Left Foot.
[4:26] If you are one of the very few people who do not know about My Left Foot, Vicky describes it.
[5:47] Vicky makes a -50 degree mistake.
[7:24] At Dom's Impact event, Vicky spoke about the magic of writing books.
[10:01] Vicky's favorite bad writing advice.
[11:58] What happens when you 'write when you are inspired'.
[13:00] The idea of inspiration comes, not from the gods, but from hallucinogens.
[16:12] Vicky reveals where inspiration truly comes from.
[17:56] Look at things. Because a drop of water can contain an entire universe.
[20:02] How Vicky gets motivated to write.
[22:17] Joe reminds us of the power of habits.
[25:01] Joe sums up this show's takeaways, or does he?
[26:36] Vicky turns her rapid-fire questions toward Joe.
[28:55] How Joe makes Vicky laugh.
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