Beste Margin Notes Podcasts (2024)

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Ep344: Because You Want To 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

Why are you doing what you do? Writing what you write? Creating what you create? Vicky asked herself this recently and realised she wasn’t enjoying herself. Tune in this week and listen to Vicky and Joe talk about creativity, different types of intelligence, the reasons we do the things we do, and why we should be feeding our souls as well as our b…

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Ep343: In the Loupe with Karl Walker-Finch 51:26

1+ y ago51:26

51:26

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 fo…

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Ep342: Finding Joy in Writing 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

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 shop…

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Ep341: Jon McCulloch’s Epic Book Funnel 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

Join Vicky as she chats to her very very old mentor Jon McCulloch, aka the Evil Bald Genius, about how he’s actually a very kind fluffy bunny and not at all evil, and also about his books. We dig into why he wrote his books and, crucially, how’s he’s using them to grow his business. So if you’re writing a book you hope is going to help you grow you…

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Ep340: MicroBook Magic Author Showcase Part 2 35:41

1+ y ago35:41

35:41

We’re back for part 2 of the MicroBook Magic Author Showcase! Hurrah! Party! This week, we’ll hear from Sarah Milne, Yinka Ewuola, and Sharon Blue as they read from their upcoming MicroBooks. If you’d like to join us for Season 3 of MicroBook Magic and write your own book by May Day, check the link in the show notes! Key Takeaways: [1:20] A little …

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Ep339: MicroBook Magic Author Showcase Part 1 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

38:11

This week, join us for a MicroBook special! To celebrate the end of MicroBook Magic Season 2, Vicky hosted an Author Showcase for MicroBook authors to read a snippet from their upcoming books. Join us for part 1 this week, as we hear all about what a MicroBook actually is, then listen to Hillary Weiss, Clara Callís Lewis, Sara Walka, and Sophie Bla…

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Ep338: Our Robot Overlords (AI for Writers) 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

37:38

This week, Vicky and Joe welcome our robot overlords with open arms! If you can sit through the first 10 minutes of extremely low-quality discussion about what AI is, from two people who don’t really understand it, you’ll be rewarded with a useful second half. Your hosts share several ways writers can use AI to make their lives easier — and talk ab…

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Ep337: 7 Things I Wish I Knew 11 Years Ago About Writing Nonfiction Books 30:30

2y ago30:30

30:30

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 …

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Ep336: 5 Weird Things You Can Do To Boost Creativity 36:25

2y ago36:25

36:25

Come and get weird with Vicky and Joe! This week, your hosts investigate a few ways you can mix it up and get more creative. This episode contains: knitting, bad haikus, interpretative dance, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, magic magnets, cuttlefish, and cat sneezes. It’s better than it sounds, so listen up! Key Takeaways: [5:10] Project Dingle Update! [7:30]…

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Ep335: RePod: What If? 33:52

2y ago33:52

33:52

Around this time last year, Vicky and Joe talked about the power of What If? And also ludicrously expensive oak doors, poo disasters, and why shoes in the house are UNACCEPTABLE. This topic is just as relevant now, so we’ve put it out again. What if you tried this thing? What if... you wrote your book? Tune in and get the pep talk you’ve been waiti…

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Ep334: Science The Shit Out Of It 27:47

2y ago27:47

27:47

This week, Vicky and Joe science the shit out of choosing your book topic! Vicky is doing a really cool programme called Ship 30 for 30, and realised it’s a fabulous way of deciding on your book topic. So tune in and find out why we should be publishing lots of stuff all the time, how to bypass perfectionism, and how Twitter can be a golden source …

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Ep333: Existing While Black with Sharon Hurley Hall 43:16

2y ago43:16

43:16

Friend of the podcast, Sharon Hurley Hall, is back to talk about her new book I’m Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black — and we had a blast! Come and join us and hear us go on a safari about how awesome How to Get Away with Murder is, and what it’s like living in a bunch of different white majority countries when you’re not white, …

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Ep332: Going Through the Motions 30:39

2y ago30:39

30:39

This week, Vicky and Joe talk mojo, the struggle to find people who can think, and breaking the rules. Finding yourself feeling a bit flat about your writing, your hobby, or life in general? That’s okay, it happens. But how do we yank ourselves out of it? Dunno — but maybe this podcast episode will help. In it you’ll find understanding, a random do…

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Ep331: RePod: How long will it take? 32:41

2y ago32:41

32:41

Join us for a pre-festive Repod in which Vicky and Joe discuss: how long will it take? (To write a book, of course.) The short answer: that depends on you, your time, the type of book you’re writing, and a bunch of other stuff. In other words: dunno. The long answer: well, listen in and find out! Key Takeaways: [6:25] Joe fell through the ceiling a…

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Ep330: MicroBook Magic Showcase Special 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

This week you’re in for a treat — I invited my MicroBook Magic authors to come and join me live and read from the MicroBooks they’ve been writing during November. And now you can hear their creations on today’s podcast! So grab a cuppa, settle in, and listen — and perhaps you’ll be inspired to write your own MicroBook. Starting January 10, maybe? M…

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Ep329: 3 Pieces of Writing Advice I Hate 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

Join Vicky and Joe for a little rant about bad advice — and some profound deep thoughts about socks from Joe. In this episode, Vicky and Joe share three pieces of writing advice Vicky hates, and Joe shares a piece of general advice he hates, and they talk about how to make things simpler. And also profound socks. Don’t miss it! Key Takeaways: [1:00…

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Ep328: RePod: The Inklings—Writing in Community 21:58

2y ago21:58

21:58

This week, amidst Covid and wedding anniversaries, Vicky runs out of time and reissues an old podcast episode about writing in community. It’s a good one, though. Listen in and discover why you don’t have to be a lonely odd sock, why writing in a group can be so powerful, and a few ways you might want to increase your writing buddies. Key Takeaways…

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Ep327: Writing Advice from Terry Pratchett 35:24

2y ago35:24

35:24

Join the plague house as Vicky and Joe discuss Covid (she has it), retelling the Greek myths from a woman’s point of view, and 10 wonderful pieces of writing advice from Vicky’s favourite ever author, Terry Pratchett. You’ll also get a short side-quest on whirlpools, near-death experiences, and George Orwell, which is relevant. Honest. Key Takeaway…

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Ep326: Feel Good Where You Write with Hannah de Keijzer 24:01

2y ago24:01

24:01

How often do you think about what your body’s doing while you write? Do you find yourself twisted up like a shrimp (prawn for brits) by the end of the day? Writing space not inspiring you to greatness? Then listen up because Hannah de Keijzer is an ex professional dancer and she is a magician when it comes to writing spaces that make you feel good,…

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Ep325: How Long Should It Be? 20:44

2y ago20:44

20:44

Join Vicky and Joe as they discuss: does size matter? Joe is zooming in from a glamorous Tesco car park, but that doesn’t hamper their efforts at talking about how long books should be. Who decides what size they should be? And does it even matter anyway? Tune in and find out — and discover how you can write a legit, fantastic book before Christmas…

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Ep324: Should I Imitate My Favourite Writers? 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

This week, Vicky and Joe about retelling the Greek myths from a female point of view, before moving onto the main event: should you imitate your favourite writers? The short answer: yes. The longer answer: listen to this episode to find out why, and how, and how imitating your favourite writers can help you to sound more like YOU. Key Takeaways: [1…

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Ep323: I Hate My Book 38:14

2y ago38:14

38:14

This week, Vicky and Joe consider what would happen if Vicky had got eaten by a bear in Canada, then wander onto the subject of how mean Joe is. Eventually, they get to the heart of things and dig into a really useful episode. If you’ve ever thought “I hate my book!” or “I hate my writing!” this is for you, because while all feelings are valid, the…

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Ep322: RePod—Would you like to play a game? 26:47

2y ago26:47

26:47

When's the last time you played? When were you last really silly? This week, Vicky and Joe are back and they're talking about nerding out with their mates: find out what they get up to every Sunday afternoon and why it's keeping them in tip top condition and ready for action. Plus get a bunch of ideas for how to incorporate play into your days (and…

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Ep321: Self-Publishing + EPIC Snobbery 31:26

2y ago31:26

31:26

Grab a cuppa and settle in while Vicky holds her very own TED Talk on why snobbery about self-publishing can get in the bin. Yep: riffing off an article in which someone wrote “self-publishing is an insult to the written word”, Vicky and Joe present their case for why actually self-publishing is a shining beacon of awesomeness. Tune in for that, an…

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Ep320: How to Avoid Looking Like An Amateur! 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

After approximately 27 seconds of giggling, Vicky and Joe tell you all about their holiday to Barcelona, Harriet’s beautiful wedding, and then finally launch into a quick “how to” to help you make your book look just as professional and wonderful as one that’s come out of Penguin or another big publishing house. Check it out for the 5 most common l…

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Ep319: Stop Trying to Find Your Voice 26:44

2y ago26:44

26:44

Join Vicky and Joe in the middle of a thunderstorm and find out why you need to stop trying to find your voice—and just use it instead! Tune in for thunder, lightning, Terry Pratchett, plumbing, and a few helpful writing exercises and techniques to get you comfortable and confident in your writing voice. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Project Dingle update!…

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Ep318: Why Your Table of Contents is a Sexy Elbow 24:32

2y ago24:32

24:32

Join Vicky and Joe for possibly the most professional podcast episode they’ve ever made, and discover why your table of contents is like a sexy elbow. Seriously. You’ll also discover why tables of contents are super useful, how to make them more fun, and what you can use them for as a writer. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [4:15] Project Dingle update! [8:1…

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Ep317: My Favourite Writing Tools 36:31

2y ago36:31

36:31

Join Vicky and Joe as they do a whirlwind trip through Vicky’s favourite productivity tools, writing tools, and editing tools! There’s a bunch of affiliate links for you, but don’t worry—she’s not a shill for big apps. This is only stuff she uses and loves. There are some tools in here that may surprise you because she has ADHD and some of the trad…

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Ep316: Check out these Creatives 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

Join Vicky and Joe as they not so much announce with fanfare but blurt out the podcast name change—and then pay close attention because Vicky’s super-excited about Jarvis Cocker’s new memoir. Which leads on a little side-quest about the difference between memoir and biography, but it’s worth it. Then onwards to the main event: writers you should ch…

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Ep315: Dropping the Mic with Mike Ganino 43:20

2y ago43:20

43:20

Ever wondered what to do if you’re asked to speak about your book in public? Wonder no more—for this week, Vicky is joined by the delightful Mike Ganino, who is a brilliant public speaking coach. He works with a lot of authors and helps them to craft their message—and tell it in a compelling, entertaining, and moving manner on stage or on video. Li…

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Ep314: 10 Books I Have Read + Loved 18:31

2+ y ago18:31

18:31

This week Vicky is flying solo because of organisation issues so she decided to share 10 books she’s read and loved recently. If you’re wondering what to read, and how to read, and whether you should be reading books on writing or just books—tune into this episode and sort out your reading plans for the next couple of months. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: …

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Ep313: How I Get Sh*t Done 41:46

2+ y ago41:46

41:46

Vicky officially “comes out” as a person with ADHD, and Joe interviews her about how she gets stuff done as a writer and book coach, how she copes with her ridiculous brain, and they offer suggestions on what to do when “foolproof” tools don’t work for you. There’s also a Magic Mike moment when Joe takes off his shirt, which is SUPER radio. Enjoy! …

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Ep312: 10 Tricks to Help You Start Writing 33:12

2+ y ago33:12

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Ever struggle to start something—like you want to get on with writing, but instead you do 4,197 other things? Yep so does Vicky. So dive into this week’s podcast in which she and Joe talk about how to get started and do the things you want to do—even if you’ve tried all the “expert productivity techniques” and they haven’t worked for you. They didn…

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 5: On animals 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

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This episode, we talk animals and culture. How do we treat animals? And how does our culture inform this?Von Margin Notes

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 7: On work and culture 55:38

2+ y ago55:38

55:38

We hear from guest writer, Phi Phi Nguyen, who shares her story of growing up as the child of migrants on the NSW South Coast. Watching her family work incredibly hard to make a life in their new home shaped Phi Phi's attitude towards work, which we explore alongside what it's like to grow up in a majority white town as a migrant, and more!…

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 6: On sexuality and coming of age 59:10

2+ y ago59:10

59:10

Ah, our twenties. We remember those years fondly - full of sexual awakening, poor decision making, and riotous fun. We get nostalgic, talk love and sex, and our halcyon days of youth.Von Margin Notes

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 3: On parenting, loss and grief 45:25

2+ y ago45:25

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In this episode, we feature guest writer, Gemma Killen. Gem and Yen share their experience of losing their son to stillbirth. Trigger warning - we talk about grief, infant death, and loss.Von Margin Notes

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 1: On bodies and body hair 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

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In the first episode of Season 2, we chat all things body hair - when it is and isn't deemed socially acceptable on queer and culturally diverse bodies, and how it shapes our identities.Von Margin Notes

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 2: On micro aggressions 47:38

2+ y ago47:38

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We talk about microaggressions - when racism, homophobia and other prejudice is experienced, even in 'small doses', it builds up and corrodes our sense of self and belonging.Von Margin Notes

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Margin Notes S2 Episode 4: On interracial relationships 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

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What's it like being in an interracial relationship? How do we navigate the expectations of our families, and society at large? And when does cultural difference become a challenge?Von Margin Notes

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Ep311: RePod: Initiative Takes Work 34:26

2+ y ago34:26

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This is a repod, and we hope you enjoy it. It’s eternally relevant. Do you need kicking into action? So do we, friend. So do we. So when I saw Seth Godin's email titled "Initiative takes effort" last summer, I filed it away as the spark of a podcast episode idea. Here is that episode! In it, Joe and I have a chat about why we struggle to get starte…

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Ep310: Book Things I Can Help You With 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

32:11

Join Vicky and Joe as they talk about the wonders of short stories, the importance of pronouns (because they ARE important—tune if you’re in a frothing rage about how “woke” I am and find out why), and the fantastic hot seat book coaching event Vicky ran last week. They run through the 5 questions she chose, and show you how you can get past simila…

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Ep309: Be A Client Whisperer with John Holcroft Part 2 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

55:52

Vicky is back with John Holcroft to talk about the book writing process! How did John get started? What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them? And what does he have on his bedside table? Discover all this and more in this week’s action-packed episode. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [3:15] There is a high failure rate with building software be…

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