Business For Superheroes

OMG it’s the 301st episode! Question: do you dream about getting onto the New York Times bestseller list? Don’t bother mate. Bestseller lists are balls—and if we write a book with the aim of getting onto such a list, our book ain’t gonna cut it. This week, Vicky and Joe take a peek into the world of bestseller status, rip it a new one, and natter about The Wheel of Time. Again.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] Vicky is thinking about changing the name of this podcast…again.  [2:10] Can you believe Vicky and Joe have been podcasting since 2015?  [5:35] Quick update on project dingle.  [6:15] Everyone wants to be a bestseller. Why!  [8:15] Don’t look at other people’s best sellers and assume it’s a good book.  [10:35] Just because you have a best seller doesn’t mean you’ve sold a lot of books, or made any money.  [13:05] Although sales might be great, you have to look at why you’re writing this book.  [16:30] Vicky will help you write the best book you can write, and have a book you’re really proud of.  [17:50] Marketin