Business For Superheroes

Join Vicky, Joe, and Beetrice the Bee for the latest episode in the Writing Excuses series. Learn about the power of focus, and why you shouldn't pay too much attention to your competitors – all from Vicky's resident bee. Our hosts talk copying, innovating, and the best thing to do with your competitors. Enjoy!   Key Takeaways: [4:50] Vicky and Joe share their quarantine chronicles. [6:55] Procrastinating? Tell yourself you’re going to do something for 5 minutes. There’s lots of power in just starting something.  [8:40] A common worry among authors or professionals is that if they write a book, their competitors are going to steal their secrets!  [11:55] No one does it quite like you. They might know your process or framework, but they don’t have your thought process and style.  [12:35] Let your competitors do what they do. Concentrate on your own future instead!  [15:15] If someone actually steals your IP, get your lawyers involved. Other than that, don’t worry about it!  [17:50] Books are not designed to ha