Wearing some extremely snazzy hats, Vicky and Joe discuss the first of the Writing Excuses: I don't have time. In it, they talk about time – how it warps in lockdown, how some of us really do have more than others, and how you can make the most of yours. This podcast contains a bonus rant about selling under false pretences. Oh and also: they share the secret of how long it REALLY takes to write a book.

Key Takeaways:

[3:30] Do you have any bread making tips?

[6:45] Did Vicky and Joe's local village have a black dress for a medium-sized man? The answer is yes.

[12:15] Do you really, really, actually, want to write a book? Why? What's the purpose?

[14:35] Men and women do business very differently, especially when they have a family.

[17:45] How much time do you really need to write a book?

[21:40] Can you write a book over a weekend?

[27:00] Treat your book as if you're working for a client!

[29:30] Make a plan and then see where you can fit your book into that plan!

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