1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about — well, frankly, it’s a bit of a shambles this week. But they do talk about finding joy in writing, how we get distracted by stuff we think we should be doing, and how to spark a little joy and write something wonderful. This episode contains nuts and also a story in which Vicky asks, “But why are we going shopping? Why is this fun?” &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; [7:15] Vicky loves reading and helping people write books that break the traditional rules. [8:55] Dingle update!&amp;nbsp; [11:30] Vicky has been feeling a bit burned out lately.&amp;nbsp; [12:40] Vicky has to turn in a writing assignment and she completely hates some of her writing lately.&amp;nbsp; [16:10] Do you compare yourself to other people?&amp;nbsp; [21:30] What does Vicky define as a professional?&amp;nbsp; [22:50] The things you want to write are not frivolous or silly. If it brings you joy, do it.&amp;nbsp; [25:15] Has Vicky been mispronouncing the word segue wrong this entire time?&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Mentioned in This Episode: Website Book Breakthrough Jam Podcast Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk MicroBook Magic Wanderers by Chuck Wendig Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett Strong Female Character by Fern Brady Notes in the Margin http://www.moxiebooks.co.uk. <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26181975/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/147869310