{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep327: Writing Advice from Terry Pratchett","description":"Join the plague house as Vicky and Joe discuss Covid (she has it), retelling the Greek myths from a woman\u2019s point of view, and 10 wonderful pieces of writing advice from Vicky\u2019s favourite ever author, Terry Pratchett. You\u2019ll also get a short side-quest on whirlpools, near-death experiences, and George Orwell, which is relevant. Honest.   Key Takeaways: [1:30] Vicky has COVID and it\u2019s a lot of frowny faces in the Dingle right now. [3:15] Vicky is a terrible sick person. She hates just loafing about on the couch. [10:15] It\u2019s so important to read diverse books because you get a better understanding of your fellow humans. [12:00] Terry Pratchett is one of Vicky\u2019s favorite authors. [15:45] It might be difficult, but there are a lot of benefits to listening to someone who has an opposing opinion than you. [19:45] Read everything that you think is going to be interesting.  [22:10] Don\u2019t be afraid to submit your writing online! [25:00] Stand for something and do it out loud. [29:20] Debate is a very important part of learning about the other person\u2019s side. [32:45] You should definitely go off and read some Terry Pratchett books!   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 Terrypratchettbooks.com\/ Microbook magic Stone Blind: Medusa's Story Book by Natalie Haynes Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters ","author_name":"Notes in the Margin","author_url":"http:\/\/www.moxiebooks.co.uk.","html":"