Notes in the Margin

Vicky Fraser
Notes in the Margin

This is a podcast about one woman's mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners write and self-publish better business books. Each week, we tackle your writing excuses (because they're our excuses too) – and help you beat the Blank Page Of Doom so you can write a book that makes a real difference. Also contains adulting fails, the adventures of the TinySheeps, and a bundle of fantastic interviews with people far smarter than us. Find us at moxiebooks.co.uk.

  1. 16/03/2023

    In the Loupe with Dr. Karl Walker-Finch

    This week, Vicky interviews dentist extraordinaire, Dr. Karl Walker-Finch, about his new book In the Loupe. Dr. Karl and Vicky worked together in the early stages of writing his book — and he released it into the wild this month! Listen in and find out about Dr. Karl’s writing process, how he approached the structure, what he enjoyed and what he found challenging, and why music features so heavily in a book about the world of dentistry.   A little bit about Dr. Karl: Dr. Karl Walker-Finch is a dentist, mentor, lecturer, writer, father, personal development champion and mental wellbeing advocate.   He graduated from Liverpool Dental School in 2010 and after nearly five years working on the Wirral, he moved with his wife Marisa to West Yorkshire where they started a family. Together they now own Smiles in Tandem, Huddersfield, a clinic that provides care for patients’ dental and mental wellbeing in tandem.   Clinically, he spends the majority of his time providing dental implants and oral rehabilitation treatment on referral. Following his MSc in Dental Implantology with Distinction in 2017, he is now a senior mentor and lecturer on the master’s programme at the University of Salford in association with ICE.   Key Takeaways: [2:05] Dr. Karl published his first book!  [5:15] How did Dr. Karl organized his writing time?  [10:15] Dr. Karl is happy that he wrote a book that represents himself at this point in time.  [16:15] How did Dr. Karl decide to structure his book?  [22:00] Dr. Karl had to do a lot of trial and error to find the right flow for him.  [24:45] What has Dr. Karl done to promote his book?  [31:00] Dr. Karl shares what he hopes people will get out of the book.  [38:20] Would Dr. Karl write another book? Yes he would!  [44:00] What are some of Dr. Karl’s favorite books? [47:30] Want to know more? Follow Dr. Karl on social media!    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 Buy Karl’s book here: https://amzn.to/3Z3XLxz Walkerfinch.com Dr. Karl on Instagram

    51 min
  2. 7 Things I Wish I Knew 11 Years Ago About Writing Nonfiction Books

    02/02/2023

    7 Things I Wish I Knew 11 Years Ago About Writing Nonfiction Books

    This week, after waxing lyrical about septic tanks, and reading excerpts from a wonderful little MicroBook, Vicky and Joe dive into life and writing lessons learned over the past 11 years. Basically, some of the most important stuff Vicky could’ve done with knowing before she started. Here it is for you, so you don’t have to faff around before you write your book.   Key Takeaways:   [3:40] Always buy books! [4:20] Joe read that some people felt relieved when they threw their books away. How dare they! [7:30] Project Dingle update! [12:20] What does Vicky wish she had learned sooner in her career? [13:40] Just because something was published by a big house doesn’t mean it’s good, and just because something was self-published doesn’t mean it’s bad. [14:20] The impact your book makes is more important than how many copies it sells. [17:10] Vicky loves that her book has brought in quality customers that she wants to work with. [17:40] Remember, the rules are all made up. You can break them! [19:20] Don’t mislead the reader by turning your book into one big sales letter. Deliver value. [21:20] Really write a book that respects the reader. They are taking the time to read it. [21:40] Want to write a microbook? Vicky’s got another workshop happening in March! [21:55] You do not need six months + isolation time to write a book. [24:10] Don’t hang onto the outcome. Vicky explains why this was the most important thing she learned. [26:20] Not everything you create will turn to gold. It’s okay to let it go and call it crap.   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 Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett

    31 min
4.9
out of 5
27 Ratings

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This is a podcast about one woman's mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners write and self-publish better business books. Each week, we tackle your writing excuses (because they're our excuses too) – and help you beat the Blank Page Of Doom so you can write a book that makes a real difference. Also contains adulting fails, the adventures of the TinySheeps, and a bundle of fantastic interviews with people far smarter than us. Find us at moxiebooks.co.uk.

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