This week on the podcast Vicky and Joe discuss idling, mowing the lawn (or not as the case may be), never-ending bathrooms, and the worst. writing. advice. EVER. Listen up as Vicky has opinions on the idea that writers have a muse and the muse bestows ideas. Joe weighs in on the topic of motivation. And at the end, as a special treat, Vicky interviews Joe in rapid-fire styleeeee so come and learn a little more about him!

Key Takeaways:

[2:05] Joe is reading Of Women and Salt and Vicky is reading her second Agatha Christie, an Idler's Manual, and My Left Foot.

[4:26] If you are one of the very few people who do not know about My Left Foot, Vicky describes it.

[5:47] Vicky makes a -50 degree mistake.

[7:24] At Dom's Impact event, Vicky spoke about the magic of writing books.

[10:01] Vicky's favorite bad writing advice.

[11:58] What happens when you 'write when you are inspired'.

[13:00] The idea of inspiration comes, not from the gods, but from hallucinogens.

[16:12] Vicky reveals where inspiration truly comes from.

[17:56] Look at things. Because a drop of water can contain an entire universe.

[20:02] How Vicky gets motivated to write.

[22:17] Joe reminds us of the power of habits.

[25:01] Joe sums up this show's takeaways, or does he?

[26:36] Vicky turns her rapid-fire questions toward Joe.

[28:55] How Joe makes Vicky laugh.

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The Idler

Of Women and Salt

Mysterious Affair at Styles

An Idler's Manual

My Left Foot

Swiss Family Robinson