{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep342: Finding Joy in Writing","description":"Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about \u2014 well, frankly, it\u2019s 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, \u201cBut why are we going shopping? Why is this fun?\u201d &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 ","author_name":"Notes in the Margin","author_url":"http:\/\/www.moxiebooks.co.uk.","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/147869310"}