Vicky Quinn Fraser: Mental maelstroms & dopamine sandwiches

Episode 142 with Vicky Quinn Fraser. “There are bees in my brain. It's a constant buzzing and they're all flying in different directions.” Vicky is a writer and entrepreneur who teaches misfit small-business owners how to write and self-publish amazing books. She is the creator of the Moxie Method: a framework for writing books with the power to change hearts, minds, and lives. She’s the author of How The Hell Do You Write A Book, and for the last 10 years she has used the Moxie Method to take aspiring authors from blank page to book.  We talk about some of the difficulties we face when it comes to getting started with large projects like book writing, and Vicky talks about some of her writing strategies and tools and tips for writers or aspiring writers with ADHD. We also talk about the trap of “must-erbating” and discuss the nuances of motivation, inspiration, momentum, and how to use tiny beetle steps to get started. Website: moxiebooks.co.uk Instagram: @tinybeetlesteps

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