Vicky sits down with Mike Garner, who is WRITING HIS FIRST BOOK YAY! They wander around Paris for a while, fall into a romantic tale, and then circle back to what’s the most fun and the most difficult thing about writing. Funnily enough, for Mike, they’re the same thing. Tune in and get a writer’s perspective on writing and a couple of book recommendations!
Key Takeaways:
[3:00] A little bit about Mike!
[6:20[ Mike shares a romantic story of how he met his second wife.
[7:20] Mike has always wanted to write a book. He’s been a writer ‘in his head’ for a long time.
[10:30] Mike has seen a lot of people pass away in his life. He didn't want to live life unfulfilled.
[12:35] One of Mike’s friend’s inspired him to start writing. He was inspired to write 5,000 words a week.
[14:05] It’s never been easier today to tell your story.
[16:55] It’s okay to be nervous. It’s okay to have self-doubts. The key is to just keep moving forward and ask yourself, ‘Am I having fun?’
[17:50] If we’re not having fun, what’s the point?
[20:50] What is Mike’s writing process?
[24:45] Mike’s big writing tip? Just write. Don’t worry about perfection.
Mentioned in This Episode:
That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser
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