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]]> false Mur Lafferty info+60dd00c5082305001223e68e@mg-eu.acast.com 60dd00c5082305001223e68e i-should-be-writing http://isbw.wm.wizzard.tv/rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/60dd00c5082305001223e68e/show-cover.png http://murverse.com/tag/isbw/ I Should Be Writing https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/60dd00c5082305001223e68e [ISBW] Self Sabotage [ISBW] Self Sabotage Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT 22:27 1f9bedfe-a6d2-4833-bd0b-96d9283e67f1 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5a6 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5a6 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 45

June 22, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 45 (Ep 596) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-ND 3.5 License

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June 22, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 45 (Ep 596) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-ND 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] This Is A Test [ISBW] This Is A Test Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT 22:42 44a06ee8-f502-4c8d-8e0d-eaed1530c176 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5a7 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5a7 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full

June 17, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 44 (Ep 595) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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June 17, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 44 (Ep 595) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Who Is the Monster? [ISBW] Who Is the Monster? Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:59:17 GMT 19:41 2b969d4d-9618-42ab-b250-09621c9aebee false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5a8 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5a8 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 43 From the Discord comes a question that requires some discussion and nuance. Why are some writers judged for the monsters they create and others aren't? But it goes beyond imagining a monster.

NOTE- This episode has some crude, albeit SFW, language.

June 21-25: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 6.21 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.22 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.23 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.24 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.24 (Th) 5:00, Ditch Diggers with Kameron Hurley

June 15, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 43 (Ep 594) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> From the Discord comes a question that requires some discussion and nuance. Why are some writers judged for the monsters they create and others aren't? But it goes beyond imagining a monster.

NOTE- This episode has some crude, albeit SFW, language.

June 21-25: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 6.21 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.22 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.23 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.24 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.24 (Th) 5:00, Ditch Diggers with Kameron Hurley

June 15, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 43 (Ep 594) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Repetition [ISBW] Repetition Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:16:51 GMT 31:05 0540ed2d-62e3-4f47-b8ab-450fcc3e5658 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5aa 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5aa 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 42 Sometimes the best lessons need to be taught again and again. At least, they do for me, so I'm sharing with you. ___

All streams, June 14-19 -- please note nonstandard times in bold:

  • 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch Diggers with Co-Host Margaret Dunlap
  • 6.16 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.17 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live

June 10, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 42 (Ep 593) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Sometimes the best lessons need to be taught again and again. At least, they do for me, so I'm sharing with you. ___

All streams, June 14-19 -- please note nonstandard times in bold:

  • 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch Diggers with Co-Host Margaret Dunlap
  • 6.16 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.17 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live

June 10, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 42 (Ep 593) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Point of View [ISBW] Point of View Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT 26:41 0a14f24f-801a-4ffe-8291-ef8c4323fd81 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ab 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ab 60dd00c5082305001223e68e It was a weird day. I talked about POV and the like. All streams, June 14-19 -- please note nonstandard times in bold: 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch... full 17 41 It was a weird day. I talked about POV and the like.

All streams, June 14-19 -- please note nonstandard times in bold:

  • 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch Diggers with Co-Host Margaret Dunlap
  • 6.16 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.17 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live

June 8, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 41 (Ep 592) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> It was a weird day. I talked about POV and the like.

All streams, June 14-19 -- please note nonstandard times in bold:

  • 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch Diggers with Co-Host Margaret Dunlap
  • 6.16 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.17 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live

June 8, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 41 (Ep 592) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Case for Bad Writing [ISBW] Case for Bad Writing Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:04:31 GMT 31:47 175131e8-1217-4583-bb6e-a85979b1ed0d false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ac 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ac 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full I encourage beginners to write as bad they want to be, because that's the only way to be good. But the same goes for those of us a little further into our careers.

Ira Glass has an amazing message for beginners in creative pursuits.

June 14-19: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) 
  • 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch Diggers with Co-Host Margaret Dunlap
  • 6.16 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
June 3, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 40 (Ep 591) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> I encourage beginners to write as bad they want to be, because that's the only way to be good. But the same goes for those of us a little further into our careers.

Ira Glass has an amazing message for beginners in creative pursuits.

June 14-19: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) 
  • 6.14 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation
  • 6.15 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.16 (W) 1:00, Ditch Diggers with Co-Host Margaret Dunlap
  • 6.16 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley With Numbers Ninja
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
June 3, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 40 (Ep 591) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Mythbusting [ISBW] Mythbusting Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT 25:18 56a63111-f0f9-4d55-bf73-7ec019d380a4 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ad 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ad 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 39 Look, let's be honest. Finishing a book and turning it in may not feel awesome. It may feel draining and depressing. And when you're told you SHOULD be happy, you wonder what the heck is wrong with you.

Spoiler- Nothing is wrong with you.

Then we talk other myths! 

June 7-12: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) -- please note new times in bold:

  • 6.7 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation  
  • 6.8 (T) 11:00, Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 6.8 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.9 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
June 1, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 39 (Ep 590) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Look, let's be honest. Finishing a book and turning it in may not feel awesome. It may feel draining and depressing. And when you're told you SHOULD be happy, you wonder what the heck is wrong with you.

Spoiler- Nothing is wrong with you.

Then we talk other myths! 

June 7-12: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) -- please note new times in bold:

  • 6.7 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation  
  • 6.8 (T) 11:00, Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 6.8 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.9 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
June 1, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 39 (Ep 590) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Persistence and Gardens [ISBW] Persistence and Gardens Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT 26:38 7455fdca-6417-4b34-84f0-a25286de97b3 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ae 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ae 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 38 It's a weird thing, realizing that persistence is simply the art of managing boredom. And it's really hard to be bored right now. 

June 7-12: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) -- please note new times in bold:

  • 6.7 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation  
  • 6.8 (T) 11:00, Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 6.8 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.9 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
May 27, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 38 (Ep 589) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> It's a weird thing, realizing that persistence is simply the art of managing boredom. And it's really hard to be bored right now. 

June 7-12: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) -- please note new times in bold:

  • 6.7 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation  
  • 6.8 (T) 11:00, Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 6.8 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.9 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
May 27, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 38 (Ep 589) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] ADHD Revisited [ISBW] ADHD Revisited Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT 22:42 5116493a-2be0-433a-a770-a53911bb9671 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5af 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5af 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 37 I'm reading The Disorganized Mind and trying to think of some new ways to deal with ADHD and how it affects my writing.

In other news, I've been thinking about my stream, and how the Monday AMA is not really doing much AMA. I'm going to be raising money for Extra Life, and I need to get some Patreon writing done, so I decided to do it live. Nothing should go wrong, right? Come on by and help me make decisions!

Also I'm getting too much into the habit of not eating lunch when I have a 1230 stream so I'm moving those to 1pm so I can be better nourished. 

June 7-12: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) -- please note new times in bold:

  • 6.7 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation  
  • 6.8 (T) 11:00, Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 6.8 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.9 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
May 25, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 37 (Ep 588) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> I'm reading The Disorganized Mind and trying to think of some new ways to deal with ADHD and how it affects my writing.

In other news, I've been thinking about my stream, and how the Monday AMA is not really doing much AMA. I'm going to be raising money for Extra Life, and I need to get some Patreon writing done, so I decided to do it live. Nothing should go wrong, right? Come on by and help me make decisions!

Also I'm getting too much into the habit of not eating lunch when I have a 1230 stream so I'm moving those to 1pm so I can be better nourished. 

June 7-12: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT) -- please note new times in bold:

  • 6.7 (M) 1:00, Live Writing for Extra Life, Audience Participation  
  • 6.8 (T) 11:00, Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 6.8 (T) 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 6.9 (W) 4:00, Stardew Valley
  • 6.10 (Th) 1:00, I Should Be Writing Live
May 25, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 37 (Ep 588) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Audience Choice [ISBW] Audience Choice Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT 30:16 591a6791-3455-4271-8e81-10498e703c23 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b0 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b0 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I took much more of an emotional hit this week than I thought, and so I leave the topics up to the chat. But we also talk self care. May 24 - May 28: Latest stream times (EDT): 5.24 (M), 12:30, AMA/Hangout 5.25 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live... full 17 36 I took much more of an emotional hit this week than I thought, and so I leave the topics up to the chat. But we also talk self care.

May 24 - May 28: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.24 (M), 12:30, AMA/Hangout
  • 5.25 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.26 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.27 (Th),12:30, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.27 (Th), 5:00, Ditch Diggers Drink O'Clock with Kameron Hurley! *NEW*

May 20, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 36 (Ep 587) | murverse.com | Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> I took much more of an emotional hit this week than I thought, and so I leave the topics up to the chat. But we also talk self care.

May 24 - May 28: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.24 (M), 12:30, AMA/Hangout
  • 5.25 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.26 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.27 (Th),12:30, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.27 (Th), 5:00, Ditch Diggers Drink O'Clock with Kameron Hurley! *NEW*

May 20, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 36 (Ep 587) | murverse.com | Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Children, Learn from My Mistakes [ISBW] Children, Learn from My Mistakes Tue, 25 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT 32:17 9432bbdc-7be7-4d83-b75a-3cc9619ec1b1 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b1 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b1 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Well, I have redundant backups, and yet I STILL lost something. So we go over some things to keep in mind when you are thinking about your writing and not necessarily the health of your computer.  May 24 - May 28: Latest stream times (EDT): ... full 17 35 Well, I have redundant backups, and yet I STILL lost something. So we go over some things to keep in mind when you are thinking about your writing and not necessarily the health of your computer. 

May 24 - May 28: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.24 (M), 12:30, AMA/Hangout
  • 5.25 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.26 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.27 (Th),12:30, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.27 (5), 5:00, Ditch Diggers Drink O'Clock with Kameron Hurley! *NEW*

May 18, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 35 (Ep 586) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Well, I have redundant backups, and yet I STILL lost something. So we go over some things to keep in mind when you are thinking about your writing and not necessarily the health of your computer. 

May 24 - May 28: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.24 (M), 12:30, AMA/Hangout
  • 5.25 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.26 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.27 (Th),12:30, I Should Be Writing Live
  • 5.27 (5), 5:00, Ditch Diggers Drink O'Clock with Kameron Hurley! *NEW*

May 18, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 35 (Ep 586) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] The Larpening [ISBW] The Larpening Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT 28:00 1d3bfb93-c57f-4f09-ad9b-7a0740f4dcf0 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b2 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b2 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 34 Last day on Role Playing a writer's life. 

It's been a rough two weeks, which is why this is late. Sorry about that. Things are back to normal, so here come the episodes!

May 11, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 34 (Ep 585) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Last day on Role Playing a writer's life. 

It's been a rough two weeks, which is why this is late. Sorry about that. Things are back to normal, so here come the episodes!

May 11, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 34 (Ep 585) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] LARPing 2 with Jennifer Udden [ISBW] LARPing 2 with Jennifer Udden Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT 58:32 7fa73b18-4dcc-4854-9f6a-7ae62627998c false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b3 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b3 60dd00c5082305001223e68e By popular demand we bring you , my former agent, current friend, and freelance editor! We attempt more LARPing but overall just chat.  NOTE, my producer usually cuts out the interaction with the live chat to make for a smoother experience for... full 17 33 By popular demand we bring you Jennifer Udden, my former agent, current friend, and freelance editor! We attempt more LARPing but overall just chat. 

NOTE, my producer usually cuts out the interaction with the live chat to make for a smoother experience for you, but with two hosts that made it harder so I decided to  just leave most of it as-is. 

May 6, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 33 (Ep 584) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> By popular demand we bring you Jennifer Udden, my former agent, current friend, and freelance editor! We attempt more LARPing but overall just chat. 

NOTE, my producer usually cuts out the interaction with the live chat to make for a smoother experience for you, but with two hosts that made it harder so I decided to  just leave most of it as-is. 

May 6, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 33 (Ep 584) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] LARPing a Confident Writer [ISBW] LARPing a Confident Writer Mon, 10 May 2021 20:00:00 GMT 42:55 f2762245-79d4-4c44-90d3-379ebdec342c false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b4 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b4 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 32 Confidence is one of those weird emotions you can fake until you make it. So if we're pretending to be a confident writer, what else can we pretend to be? We begin the Save the Cat! beat sheet as a LARP and it gets interesting.

May 9 - May 15: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.10 (M), 2:30, AMA/Hangout (new time)
  • 5.11 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • *NEW* 5.12 (5), 1:00, Ditch Diggers Live with Cat Rambo!
  • 5.12 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.13 (Th), STREAM CANCELLED THIS WEEK

May 4, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 32 (Ep 583) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Confidence is one of those weird emotions you can fake until you make it. So if we're pretending to be a confident writer, what else can we pretend to be? We begin the Save the Cat! beat sheet as a LARP and it gets interesting.

May 9 - May 15: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.10 (M), 2:30, AMA/Hangout (new time)
  • 5.11 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • *NEW* 5.12 (5), 1:00, Ditch Diggers Live with Cat Rambo!
  • 5.12 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.13 (Th), STREAM CANCELLED THIS WEEK

May 4, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 32 (Ep 583) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> [ISBW] Talking About Money [ISBW] Talking About Money Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT 32:14 497564be-81c0-46ac-a130-c401d7324c34 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b5 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b5 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 31 What happens when you start making money with writing? We're talking advances, accountants, the sought for "six figure deal" and more. You may not be making money now, but you probably intend to. So let's talk about what people usually don't talk about.

Note- I am not an accountant.

May 3 - May 7: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

  • 5.3 (M), 12:30, AMA/Hangout
  • 5.4 (T), 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live
  • *NEW* 5.4 (T), 1:00, Ditch Diggers Live with Alasdair Stuart!
  • 5.5 (W), 4:00, Gaming
  • 5.6 (Th), 12:30, I Should Be Writing Live

Links:

  • Catch the next LIVE show on Twitch

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]]> What happens when you start making money with writing? We're talking advances, accountants, the sought for "six figure deal" and more. You may not be making money now, but you probably intend to. So let's talk about what people usually don't talk about.

Note- I am not an accountant.

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]]> [ISBW] Why Are Habits So Hard? [ISBW] Why Are Habits So Hard? Mon, 03 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT 23:21 85fc77fb-1f8e-4ee1-b575-f26263ad3389 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b6 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b6 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 30 Everyone knows the way to write a book, or get in shape, is to do the thing (writing, exercising, abstaining from junk food, etc) every day, and boom, you're done.

So why is it so freaking hard?

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    ]]> Everyone knows the way to write a book, or get in shape, is to do the thing (writing, exercising, abstaining from junk food, etc) every day, and boom, you're done.

    So why is it so freaking hard?

    May 3 - May 7: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

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      ]]> [ISBW] Flawed Characters [ISBW] Flawed Characters Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:50:55 GMT 23:58 ecbf4585-f98a-4177-8716-0eb79aff901e false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b7 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b7 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 29 I've been working on my protagonist's flaws, and realizing that the story is a lot easier to write when your character may have flawed reasons driving them, and it gives them something to fight against!

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      ]]>       I've been working on my protagonist's flaws, and realizing that the story is a lot easier to write when your character may have flawed reasons driving them, and it gives them something to fight against!

      April 25-May 1: Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):
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      ]]>             [ISBW] How To Pro [ISBW] How To Pro Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:40:02 GMT 31:22 127e4d24-ac04-47ca-8625-47300f068d17 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b8 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b8 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 28 We're all imposters, no matter what you think. Trust me. All of us.

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      ]]>       We're all imposters, no matter what you think. Trust me. All of us.

      Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

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      ]]>             [ISBW] Calling All Imposters! [ISBW] Calling All Imposters! Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT 26:58 2fe7d218-fbb7-48ff-9395-06c90715f23a false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b9 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5b9 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 27 We're all imposters, no matter what you think. Trust me. All of us.

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      April 15, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 27 (Ep 578) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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      ]]>       We're all imposters, no matter what you think. Trust me. All of us.

      Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

      • Monday, 12:30, AMA/Hangout
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      ]]>             [ISBW] NEWS and Audience Choice [ISBW] NEWS and Audience Choice Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT 34:23 953af754-a30d-435e-bdde-5e6467a215d0 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ba 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ba 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 26 I'm a HUGO FINALIST! Escape Pod is up for Best Semiprozine, and SB Divya and I got nominated for Best Editor (Short form)! See all the nominees here!

      The news went out right before I recorded, so I was a little out of it, hence the flightiness. But the audience pulled me through it!

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      ]]>       I'm a HUGO FINALIST! Escape Pod is up for Best Semiprozine, and SB Divya and I got nominated for Best Editor (Short form)! See all the nominees here!

      The news went out right before I recorded, so I was a little out of it, hence the flightiness. But the audience pulled me through it!

      Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

      • Monday, 12:30, AMA/Hangout
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      ]]>             [ISBW] Avoiding Cliches [ISBW] Avoiding Cliches Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:24:54 GMT 35:28 ccb085d8-c533-43a3-bf77-d62e7686d938 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bb 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bb 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 25 It's easy to slip into stereotypes when you  are writing someone different from yourself. I have some thoughts on how to avoid that.

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      ]]>       It's easy to slip into stereotypes when you  are writing someone different from yourself. I have some thoughts on how to avoid that.

      Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

      • Monday, 12:30, AMA/Hangout
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      ]]>             [ISBW] Bad Advice [ISBW] Bad Advice Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT 39:42 ad668dda-b4f0-45bf-b8c2-5b6efc14681d false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bc 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bc 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 24 The most recent "Main Character" on Writing Twitter was the woman who flat out said horror can't happen in space. If the story is in space, no matter how scary, it's automatically science fiction.

      This means space beats zombies, if you're keeping score.

      Now, aside from bringing the Internet down on your head when you say stuff like this, blanket advice is harmful in other ways, too.

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      ]]>       The most recent "Main Character" on Writing Twitter was the woman who flat out said horror can't happen in space. If the story is in space, no matter how scary, it's automatically science fiction.

      This means space beats zombies, if you're keeping score.

      Now, aside from bringing the Internet down on your head when you say stuff like this, blanket advice is harmful in other ways, too.

      Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

      • Monday, 12:30, AMA/Hangout
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      ]]>             [ISBW] Fear Is Like the Wind or Something [ISBW] Fear Is Like the Wind or Something Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT 18:32 19969f42-0b4d-4905-b7b1-369ac135df74 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bd 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bd 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 23 I'm realizing that fear is often connected to the lack of control in a situation. Such as submitting to an editor or publishing a book. You might as well try to control the tides.

      Also, I'm a NYT Bestseller now! Or part of one, anyway. (I wrote one of the Minecraft novels!)

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      ]]>       I'm realizing that fear is often connected to the lack of control in a situation. Such as submitting to an editor or publishing a book. You might as well try to control the tides.

      Also, I'm a NYT Bestseller now! Or part of one, anyway. (I wrote one of the Minecraft novels!)

      Donations benefitting the Trevor Project. Latest Twitch stream times (EDT):

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      ]]>             <![CDATA[[ISBW] Writing Is Like Running, Except When It's Not]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT 34:54 491ac391-311d-4eed-b9e3-0bcfa1941829 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5be 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5be 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 22 Practice and expectation of improvement are similar components between writing and running, but there's a big difference.

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      ]]>       Practice and expectation of improvement are similar components between writing and running, but there's a big difference.

      Donations benefitting The Trevor Project.

      Latest Twitch/YouTube stream times (EST):

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      ]]>             [ISBW] Staying Monogamous to WIP [ISBW] Staying Monogamous to WIP Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:42:20 GMT 23:44 c5b8c293-972a-4662-b80d-a1682802cfd5 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bf 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5bf 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 21 It's a standard feeling that once you get used to your current WiP and you may have hit a snag here and there, you will get the desire to focus on another, newer, shinier project. This is totally normal, everyone from a newbie to a pro feels this. But the question is, what do you do when you feel like that?

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      ]]>       It's a standard feeling that once you get used to your current WiP and you may have hit a snag here and there, you will get the desire to focus on another, newer, shinier project. This is totally normal, everyone from a newbie to a pro feels this. But the question is, what do you do when you feel like that?

      Donations benefitting The Trevor Project.

      Latest Twitch/YouTube stream times (EST):

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      ]]>             [ISBW] Mitsakes adn Fialures [ISBW] Mitsakes adn Fialures Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT 21:47 bdb0661e-d06b-425c-b9d4-b87540e2a7b1 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c0 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c0 60dd00c5082305001223e68e We are supposed to learn from mistakes, so why are we so hard on ourselves when we make them?   Donations benefitting .   Latest Twitch/YouTube stream times (EST): Monday, 12:30, AMA/Hangout Tuesday, 3:00, I Should Be Writing Live ... full 17 20 the Trevor Project.   Latest Twitch/YouTube stream times (EST):
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      March 16, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 20 (Ep 571) | murverse.comCopyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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      ]]>       the Trevor Project.   Latest Twitch/YouTube stream times (EST):
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      ]]>             [ISBW] Delicious Conflict Parfait [ISBW] Delicious Conflict Parfait Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT 20:04 e4254c7f-7452-47d1-a3ac-c0597b7bbdec false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c1 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c1 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Conflict shows us how people relate to each other, much better than a bad day will. Conflicts include everything from an injury, lack of sleep, to fights with significant others, rude folks on the road, and then the big one with the meteor coming to... full 17 19

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      ]]>

      March 11, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 19 (Ep 570) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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      ]]>             [ISBW] How, Exactly, Do I Find Time To Write? [ISBW] How, Exactly, Do I Find Time To Write? Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT 22:42 74a887fd-90bc-483c-ba20-2e4e63820ea6 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c2 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c2 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 18 After 20 years I've finally figured out how to find that elusive time to write. And the reason I never found it before was because finding time, or making time, is more challenging than people say it is. Sure, OK, "make time" -- but HOW?

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      ]]>       After 20 years I've finally figured out how to find that elusive time to write. And the reason I never found it before was because finding time, or making time, is more challenging than people say it is. Sure, OK, "make time" -- but HOW?

      Hey! I'm fundraising for The Trevor Project.

      Get the extended version of this podcast via Patreon!

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      ]]>             [ISBW] Who Do You Trust? [ISBW] Who Do You Trust? Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT 21:32 85b621c5-ccfd-4f4c-bb47-847165fd0cb1 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c3 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c3 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 17 There is a lot of contradictory advice on the internet. Even the same articles/lists will have contradictory advice. And when are looking for specific advice, the pithy "Do this, no, wait, don't do this" blog posts are infuriating. So how do you know who to trust when it comes to looking for advice?

      Get the extended version of this podcast via Patreon!

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      ]]>       There is a lot of contradictory advice on the internet. Even the same articles/lists will have contradictory advice. And when are looking for specific advice, the pithy "Do this, no, wait, don't do this" blog posts are infuriating. So how do you know who to trust when it comes to looking for advice?

      Get the extended version of this podcast via Patreon!

      Links:

      • New Patreon video! (And here you can join the I Should Be Writing Ink Stained Fabulists Community)
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      ]]>             [ISBW] Debuting In Covid with SB Divya [ISBW] Debuting In Covid with SB Divya Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT 28:13 2e97c2a3-8ef4-4cef-b988-0d9ab609ab7b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c4 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c4 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 16 I'm delighted to welcome interviews back to ISBW with my good friend SB Divya. She's my co-editor on Escape Pod, but her first full-length novel, Machinehood, came out in March! We talk about how that's exciting and what it's like to have a debut during Covid.

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      ]]>       I'm delighted to welcome interviews back to ISBW with my good friend SB Divya. She's my co-editor on Escape Pod, but her first full-length novel, Machinehood, came out in March! We talk about how that's exciting and what it's like to have a debut during Covid.

      Get the extended version of this podcast via Patreon!

      March 2, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 16 (Ep 567) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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      ]]>             <![CDATA[[ISBW] My Novel's Done, Now What?]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT 34:38 5729e7c4-2397-4c39-8824-dcfa45dc269b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c5 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c5 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 15
    • Dongwon Song's Newsletter 
    • Agent Talk (I mistakenly call it Ask an Agent in the audio)
    • Fancy water bottle
    • Jennifer Udden's Newsletter 
    • Absolute Write 
    • Snowflake Method 
    • Query Shark 
    • Becky Chambers 
    • Submission Grinder 
    • Duotrope 
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    February 23, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 15 (Ep 566) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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  • Dongwon Song's Newsletter 
  • Agent Talk (I mistakenly call it Ask an Agent in the audio)
  • Fancy water bottle
  • Jennifer Udden's Newsletter 
  • Absolute Write 
  • Snowflake Method 
  • Query Shark 
  • Becky Chambers 
  • Submission Grinder 
  • Duotrope 
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]]> [ISBW] Novel Structure [ISBW] Novel Structure Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 23:03 4de1d288-0fed-48eb-9641-a2d1b40d8c26 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c6 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c6 60dd00c5082305001223e68e People talk about character and plot and climax, but no one covers how novel structure is needed to put it all together. SPOILERS for A Song of Ice and Fire Series and the by N.K. Jemisin. Get the extended version of this podcast via ! February 18,... full 17 14 People talk about character and plot and climax, but no one covers how novel structure is needed to put it all together. SPOILERS for A Song of Ice and Fire Series and the Broken Earth Series by N.K. Jemisin.

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]]> People talk about character and plot and climax, but no one covers how novel structure is needed to put it all together. SPOILERS for A Song of Ice and Fire Series and the Broken Earth Series by N.K. Jemisin.

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]]> [ISBW] Audience Choice [ISBW] Audience Choice Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 33:21 793553aa-c631-483b-a55f-fc825bdd4e0e false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c7 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c7 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Had a personal emergency and was unprepared, so the audience and Twitter questions keep me going! Get the extended version of this podcast via ! February 16, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 13 (Ep 564) | murverse.com | Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty |... full 17 13 Had a personal emergency and was unprepared, so the audience and Twitter questions keep me going!

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]]> Had a personal emergency and was unprepared, so the audience and Twitter questions keep me going!

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]]> [ISBW] Poor Little Rich Writer [ISBW] Poor Little Rich Writer Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 31:56 085aff2c-58fc-441d-9f70-118a4205d57b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c8 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c8 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 12 Every few years there's a very concerned think piece about the innocent writer who got a six figure advance and blew it all, or sold zero books, or just felt betrayed by publishing, and I am sick of it. If only we all could get articles written about us when we have a bad day at work, or show ourselves unwilling to do basic research into our new profession.

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]]> Every few years there's a very concerned think piece about the innocent writer who got a six figure advance and blew it all, or sold zero books, or just felt betrayed by publishing, and I am sick of it. If only we all could get articles written about us when we have a bad day at work, or show ourselves unwilling to do basic research into our new profession.

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]]> Notebooks: Do you have a problem? Notebooks: Do you have a problem? Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 26:26 68858ba8-fa02-402f-8b24-152eaf22c587 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c9 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5c9 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 11 "Notebooks: Do You Have a PROBLEM?" is brought to you in large part by by my patrons , who received this episode early, and expanded. You can join us with a pledge as low as $1  a month! 

Ohhhh... pretty notebooks.

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]]> "Notebooks: Do You Have a PROBLEM?" is brought to you in large part by by my patrons , who received this episode early, and expanded. You can join us with a pledge as low as $1  a month! 

Ohhhh... pretty notebooks.

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]]> Why Do I Hate Editing? Why Do I Hate Editing? Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:00:00 GMT 26:03 47ec85a2-b416-4a9e-ab72-ab8f229011f7 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ca 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ca 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 10 I have three projects going on right now that need edits, and for the next two months I'm going to be doing this thing that I HATE. So let's go into why, and how. 

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]]> I have three projects going on right now that need edits, and for the next two months I'm going to be doing this thing that I HATE. So let's go into why, and how. 

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]]> Timeline of a Novel Timeline of a Novel Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 37:37 eca15952-0c48-427d-a053-50542f2c8424 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cb 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cb 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I talk about my books from initial concept all the way through to the end, both Six Wakes and my current WiP. Links: Catch the next LIVE show on or ! February 2, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 9 (Ep 560) | murverse.com Copyright 2005-2021, Mur Lafferty |... full 17 9 I talk about my books from initial concept all the way through to the end, both Six Wakes and my current WiP.

Links:

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]]> I talk about my books from initial concept all the way through to the end, both Six Wakes and my current WiP.

Links:

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]]> Language of Hope with Alasdair Stuart Language of Hope with Alasdair Stuart Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 45:01 9c4dc7b8-e7d1-4e33-8587-0b3e22f79402 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cc 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cc 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 8

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]]> <![CDATA[Characters' Wants and Needs]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 34:26 efb45862-ffd0-4f49-b020-02525a7b6104 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cd 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cd 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 7 "Your character must want something, even if it's a glass of water!"

Characters must always have wants, but it takes a bit more work to think about what they need, and more importantly, when in the story for them to address those needs.

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]]> "Your character must want something, even if it's a glass of water!"

Characters must always have wants, but it takes a bit more work to think about what they need, and more importantly, when in the story for them to address those needs.

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]]> Productivity (OR Mommy and Daddy are Fighting!) Productivity (OR Mommy and Daddy are Fighting!) Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT 53:30 3ace1af4-de71-4711-881c-97a3565cdaaa false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ce 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ce 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 6 10X Rule that suggests if you shoot for 10X your goal you won't necessarily make 10X, but you'll very likely get much more than you would have had you, say, gone the compound method talked about in Atomic Habits and The Compound Effect where if you get just a little bit better every day then you will see real results.

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]]> 10X Rule that suggests if you shoot for 10X your goal you won't necessarily make 10X, but you'll very likely get much more than you would have had you, say, gone the compound method talked about in Atomic Habits and The Compound Effect where if you get just a little bit better every day then you will see real results.

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]]> Dropping Truth Bombs Dropping Truth Bombs Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT 54:02 e61fb773-0403-4cd7-a4a4-9eb159c799b3 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cf 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5cf 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 5 January 19, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 5 | murverse.com | Copyright 2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> January 19, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 5 | murverse.com | Copyright 2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Real Talk, Get to Work Real Talk, Get to Work Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT 1:05:23 83aca257-dcd6-4a8b-8f80-59b96b356d42 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d0 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d0 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 4 Had a talk with someone last week that didn't go the way I'd hoped, and I'm forced to start looking at my habits a little closer.

 

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]]> Had a talk with someone last week that didn't go the way I'd hoped, and I'm forced to start looking at my habits a little closer.

 

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]]> Weaponizing Language Weaponizing Language Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT 58:58 0f376c3c-4abc-4439-b514-684ae9e105d6 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d1 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d1 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 3 I'm finally posting last week's episodes. I've been writing a lot and neglecting the podcast production, even though the streams are still on schedule. 

Ironically, I did want to talk about the power of language again this month, but I did not expect the president to whip his fans into a fury with some very amazing weaponized language, so this topic hit a little close to home on January 12. 

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]]> I'm finally posting last week's episodes. I've been writing a lot and neglecting the podcast production, even though the streams are still on schedule. 

Ironically, I did want to talk about the power of language again this month, but I did not expect the president to whip his fans into a fury with some very amazing weaponized language, so this topic hit a little close to home on January 12. 

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]]> Turn It Off Turn It Off Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT 52:39 c2fa8c18-abbc-4248-b525-6a2f3aadba35 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d2 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d2 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I found it very hard to concentrate after the events of January 6, so I realized that in order to get work done, I had to do some self care and turn it off. News, social media, the whole world of distraction. I hope you can find some equilibrium.... full 17 2 I found it very hard to concentrate after the events of January 6, so I realized that in order to get work done, I had to do some self care and turn it off. News, social media, the whole world of distraction. I hope you can find some equilibrium.

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]]> I found it very hard to concentrate after the events of January 6, so I realized that in order to get work done, I had to do some self care and turn it off. News, social media, the whole world of distraction. I hope you can find some equilibrium.

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]]> Grim and Determined in 2021 Grim and Determined in 2021 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT 51:39 25c88462-8892-4718-946f-87b9f0efa46c false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d3 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d3 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 17 1 "Grim and Determined in 2021" is brought to you by patrons Wil Ralston and Fyrerider, and the letter N!

It's a new year, and things are still pretty terrible, so we face the new year with hope, but not pollyanna resolutions.

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]]> "Grim and Determined in 2021" is brought to you by patrons Wil Ralston and Fyrerider, and the letter N!

It's a new year, and things are still pretty terrible, so we face the new year with hope, but not pollyanna resolutions.

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]]> A Writing Christmas Carol A Writing Christmas Carol Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT 51:23 e73321d0-0588-416b-86ed-1910da22012e false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d4 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d4 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Brought to you by patrons Jon Tollerton and Zach Payne! I wanted to do a Christmas Carol overall, but ended up talking about my own past, present and future. Stuff got real. We talked about 12 Days of Christmas parodies too.  December 17,... full 16 84 Brought to you by patrons Jon Tollerton and Zach Payne!

I wanted to do a Christmas Carol overall, but ended up talking about my own past, present and future. Stuff got real. We talked about 12 Days of Christmas parodies too. 

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]]> Brought to you by patrons Jon Tollerton and Zach Payne!

I wanted to do a Christmas Carol overall, but ended up talking about my own past, present and future. Stuff got real. We talked about 12 Days of Christmas parodies too. 

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]]> Productivity? Now? Productivity? Now? Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT 55:24 59e7fc3d-71b4-4461-9364-15ccb30133b9 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d5 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d5 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 83 I wanted to cover the concept of productivity in December, which is hard in a GOOD year. We also touch on the idea of finding writer's groups in 2020. 

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]]> I wanted to cover the concept of productivity in December, which is hard in a GOOD year. We also touch on the idea of finding writer's groups in 2020. 

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]]> Tropes, Cliches, Derivatives Tropes, Cliches, Derivatives Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT 53:28 9b28dfde-9502-4b52-8cf8-4f6c376bd2e1 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d6 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d6 60dd00c5082305001223e68e People in crit groups can mean so much when they say those three words. What makes something derivative, or a trope, or a cliche? December 10, 2020 | Season 16 Ep 51 (Episode 549) | murverse.com | Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License full 16 82 People in crit groups can mean so much when they say those three words. What makes something derivative, or a trope, or a cliche?

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]]> People in crit groups can mean so much when they say those three words. What makes something derivative, or a trope, or a cliche?

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]]> Gift Guide for Writers Gift Guide for Writers Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT 51:54 b14beb89-1f4e-41df-8a41-c2ecd024f669 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d7 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d7 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Full gift list at murverse.com   December 8, 2020 | Season 16 Ep 50 (Episode 548) | murverse.com | Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License full 16 81 Full gift list at murverse.com

 

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]]> Full gift list at murverse.com

 

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]]> Words Have Power! Words Have Power! Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT 2:02:38 9f47e94d-0162-4cc5-a7e7-6fd17e03810d false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d8 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d8 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 80 Yeah, it's cliche, but the basic decisions on how to describe people, considering your POV and your own biases, can dramatically affect your book.

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]]> Yeah, it's cliche, but the basic decisions on how to describe people, considering your POV and your own biases, can dramatically affect your book.

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]]> Equipment - Rerun Equipment - Rerun Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT 5:27 1b361836-81c0-41af-a0e7-3b3118dfd8b0 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d9 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5d9 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Monsters you can come across on your adventure including the evil time eater... Goal: 21,666   November 14, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 16, 2016 Season 16 Ep 48 (Episode 545) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License full 16 78 Monsters you can come across on your adventure including the evil time eater...

Goal: 21,666

 

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]]> Monsters you can come across on your adventure including the evil time eater...

Goal: 21,666

 

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]]> The Time Eater - Rerun The Time Eater - Rerun Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:00:12 GMT 5:29 a3f4874a-c646-42fe-8b7d-689fa814a160 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5da 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5da 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Monsters you can come across on your adventure including the evil time eater...   November 13, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 8, 2016 Season 16 Ep 47 (Episode 544) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License full 16 77 November 13, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 8, 2016 Season 16 Ep 47 (Episode 544) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> November 13, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 8, 2016 Season 16 Ep 47 (Episode 544) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> WMUR - Wanting Nothing! - Rerun WMUR - Wanting Nothing! - Rerun Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT 3:13 6fe6a177-26b2-4739-9fb0-f664c68de06a false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5db 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5db 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 76 Back to the spoof radio shows, this time we look at the soap opera, and how it gives us one of the basic things about characters. Namely- they've got to WANT something.

Goal: 20,000

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]]> Back to the spoof radio shows, this time we look at the soap opera, and how it gives us one of the basic things about characters. Namely- they've got to WANT something.

Goal: 20,000

November 12, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 3, 2017 Season 16 Ep 46 (Episode 543) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> No Magic Bullets - Rerun No Magic Bullets - Rerun Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT 3:19 f0555d2b-36ce-4cfa-a2a7-269d2c086f42 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5dc 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5dc 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 75 DESPITE what I posted yesterday about the power of placebos, you still have to do the work, sorry to say. Ain't nothing out there going to do it for you. And around this time you have to remember that. Just also remember you're not alone.

Goal: 18,333

November 11, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 12, 2017 Season 16 Ep 45 (Episode 542) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> DESPITE what I posted yesterday about the power of placebos, you still have to do the work, sorry to say. Ain't nothing out there going to do it for you. And around this time you have to remember that. Just also remember you're not alone.

Goal: 18,333

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]]> <![CDATA[WMUR - The People's Placebo - Rerun]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT 3:21 bb9c428b-5f9d-4782-85d3-709dc80cf5ff false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5dd 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5dd 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 74 Do you need that cup of tea, or the right music, or your lucky Star Wars figure to sit beside your monitor so you can imagine it saying "you got this!" Whatever feather you need to hold in your trunk, if it helps you get the words done, then don't knock it.

Goal: 16666

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]]> Do you need that cup of tea, or the right music, or your lucky Star Wars figure to sit beside your monitor so you can imagine it saying "you got this!" Whatever feather you need to hold in your trunk, if it helps you get the words done, then don't knock it.

Goal: 16666

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]]> Write whenever you can - Rerun Write whenever you can - Rerun Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT 4:41 b2d98b17-11a3-41a7-ae43-173a477ebd34 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5de 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5de 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 73

November 9, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 17, 2015 Season 16 Ep 43 (Episode 540) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]>

November 9, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 17, 2015 Season 16 Ep 43 (Episode 540) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> WMUR - Nonlinear Writing - Rerun WMUR - Nonlinear Writing - Rerun Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT 2:58 38f75d06-bec6-4a99-a0e9-304010eda9a9 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5df 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5df 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 72 Write whatever scene is in your mind. Don't worry about whether it follows the last scene, or even if it's got the right characters. Just get the words down, and fix it in edits!

Goal: 13333

November 8, 2020 | Rerun from Nov. 6, 2017 Season 16 Ep 42 (Episode 539) | murverse.com Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

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]]> Write whatever scene is in your mind. Don't worry about whether it follows the last scene, or even if it's got the right characters. Just get the words down, and fix it in edits!

Goal: 13333

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]]> Filler - Rerun Filler - Rerun Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:00 GMT 5:22 53b1ccb6-881c-4a3d-bb08-92903632a668 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e0 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e0 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Now is the time to pull out all your description: food, drink, color, touch, adverbs, adjectives, spelling out contractions, etc. All of that and more. Get those words in, by any means necessary! Goal- 11666   November 7, 2020 | Rerun from Nov.... full 16 71 Now is the time to pull out all your description: food, drink, color, touch, adverbs, adjectives, spelling out contractions, etc. All of that and more. Get those words in, by any means necessary!

Goal- 11666

 

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]]> Now is the time to pull out all your description: food, drink, color, touch, adverbs, adjectives, spelling out contractions, etc. All of that and more. Get those words in, by any means necessary!

Goal- 11666

 

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]]> Distractions - Rerun Distractions - Rerun Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:49:43 GMT 9:27 03850a19-8c4f-480d-9200-c6eee8ec9f9d false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e1 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e1 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 70 Should have run November 6. Considering how distracted/low energy I've been this week, I figured getting back to the daily show with a distractions episode was appropriate. Catching up with a lot of episodes today. 

Goal- 10,000

My wordcount- ...not 10k

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]]> Should have run November 6. Considering how distracted/low energy I've been this week, I figured getting back to the daily show with a distractions episode was appropriate. Catching up with a lot of episodes today. 

Goal- 10,000

My wordcount- ...not 10k

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]]> Comparing yourself to others - Rerun Comparing yourself to others - Rerun Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:49:24 GMT 4:31 4c5d9acc-edb2-48f3-a3c2-45b75820ac99 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e2 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e2 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 69 TL;DR - Don't. But the podcast is cleverer than that.

Your wordcount is your own and that's OK.

Me, I'm dealing with a lot of intensity with current events and confusion with my WiP. I'm behind. But I don't care. I am moving on the story and that's what matters.

Goal: 8333

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]]> TL;DR - Don't. But the podcast is cleverer than that.

Your wordcount is your own and that's OK.

Me, I'm dealing with a lot of intensity with current events and confusion with my WiP. I'm behind. But I don't care. I am moving on the story and that's what matters.

Goal: 8333

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]]> PCs and NPCs - Rerun PCs and NPCs - Rerun Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 5:29 7d65476d-051e-40e1-a37d-571ae0df4c0c false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e3 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e3 60dd00c5082305001223e68e We are back with our 2016 fantasy RPG, and we discuss the importance of both PCs (aka Player Characters, aka the important people in your stories) and NPCs (the spear carries and the cashiers and the red shirts and those troopers that Jedi have no... full 16 68 We are back with our 2016 fantasy RPG, and we discuss the importance of both PCs (aka Player Characters, aka the important people in your stories) and NPCs (the spear carries and the cashiers and the red shirts and those troopers that Jedi have no problem killing but they can't kill the actual evil guy cause that's WRONG. Ahem. Tangent.)

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]]> We are back with our 2016 fantasy RPG, and we discuss the importance of both PCs (aka Player Characters, aka the important people in your stories) and NPCs (the spear carries and the cashiers and the red shirts and those troopers that Jedi have no problem killing but they can't kill the actual evil guy cause that's WRONG. Ahem. Tangent.)

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]]> WMUR- Bike Brothers! What Can Break? - Rerun WMUR- Bike Brothers! What Can Break? - Rerun Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:23:49 GMT 3:40 d37266e7-5822-4ec3-8efc-f7d94fd24551 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e4 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e4 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 67 Back in 2017 my NaNoWriMo MO was to spoof on radio shows. This is my Car Talk homage. We don't like it when things break, but our stories need them to!

Goal: 5000

 

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]]> Back in 2017 my NaNoWriMo MO was to spoof on radio shows. This is my Car Talk homage. We don't like it when things break, but our stories need them to!

Goal: 5000

 

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]]> How DARE You? - Rerun How DARE You? - Rerun Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:31:38 GMT 6:16 a49f61d9-df12-4d12-bb13-a9d380db9269 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e5 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e5 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 66 You'll get pushback during NaNoWriMo. Some people will make fun. Some will dismiss you. Some will be downright jackasses. BUT I am a skilled jackass-to-English translator, and I cover what some of those comments mean.

Goal: 3333 words

This year November will feature daily reruns of past NaNoWriMo episodes! Tune into Twitch.tv/mightymur for live write-ins on Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 EST. 

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]]> You'll get pushback during NaNoWriMo. Some people will make fun. Some will dismiss you. Some will be downright jackasses. BUT I am a skilled jackass-to-English translator, and I cover what some of those comments mean.

Goal: 3333 words

This year November will feature daily reruns of past NaNoWriMo episodes! Tune into Twitch.tv/mightymur for live write-ins on Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 EST. 

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]]> The NaNoWriMo Adventure Begins! The NaNoWriMo Adventure Begins! Mon, 02 Nov 2020 02:24:37 GMT 5:07 564c3aba-47dd-4e01-886c-c4fa9330cc1d false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e6 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e6 60dd00c5082305001223e68e RERUN full 16 65 It's November 1. You walk into a tavern and discover you're on a quest. There are metaphors and daggers involved. 

This year November will feature daily reruns of past NaNoWriMo episodes! Tune into Twitch.tv/mightymur for live write-ins on Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 EST. 

 

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]]> It's November 1. You walk into a tavern and discover you're on a quest. There are metaphors and daggers involved. 

This year November will feature daily reruns of past NaNoWriMo episodes! Tune into Twitch.tv/mightymur for live write-ins on Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 EST. 

 

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]]> Looking Ahead, and Taking a Break Looking Ahead, and Taking a Break Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 50:24 525f2b6c-0435-4653-8283-e1c656b7d40e false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e7 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e7 60dd00c5082305001223e68e October/November always feels like a renewing time for me, for my own personal reasons, so I talk about that. October 27, 2020 | Episode 531 Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License murverse.com full 16 64 October 27, 2020 | Episode 531 Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License murverse.com

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]]> October 27, 2020 | Episode 531 Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License murverse.com

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]]> What if I write myself into a corner? What if I write myself into a corner? Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 53:13 f846e85b-333b-4120-a48c-94022a6c7214 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e8 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e8 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 63 We chat about writing yourself into a corner, the "Sliding Doors" moment, a peek in to the way I think about this show. How the sausage is made, actually.

But also, HOLY CRAP Tom Lehrer music is in the public domain! That is huge.  

Also, this weekend (Oct 23-25) I'm Guest of Honor at MileHi Con! Doesn't matter where you are, you can show up, cause we're in a global pandemic and the con is virtual!

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]]> We chat about writing yourself into a corner, the "Sliding Doors" moment, a peek in to the way I think about this show. How the sausage is made, actually.

But also, HOLY CRAP Tom Lehrer music is in the public domain! That is huge.  

Also, this weekend (Oct 23-25) I'm Guest of Honor at MileHi Con! Doesn't matter where you are, you can show up, cause we're in a global pandemic and the con is virtual!

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]]> Should you use versioning in writing? Should you use versioning in writing? Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 3:31:28 c9eaa0fd-b842-4928-b615-d2bdbb03f88b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e9 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5e9 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I talk how to keep up with versioning. Well. I try, anyway. That, plus the motivational power of 4thewords.com and more NaNo prep talk!  Remember you can see this video on Youtube and you can catch the next episode LIVE on Twitch! Also, this... full 16 62 I talk how to keep up with versioning. Well. I try, anyway. That, plus the motivational power of 4thewords.com and more NaNo prep talk! 

Remember you can see this video on Youtube and you can catch the next episode LIVE on Twitch!

Also, this weekend (Oct 23-25) I'm Guest of Honor at MileHi Con! Doesn't matter where you are, you can show up, cause we're in a global pandemic and the con is virtual! 

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]]> I talk how to keep up with versioning. Well. I try, anyway. That, plus the motivational power of 4thewords.com and more NaNo prep talk! 

Remember you can see this video on Youtube and you can catch the next episode LIVE on Twitch!

Also, this weekend (Oct 23-25) I'm Guest of Honor at MileHi Con! Doesn't matter where you are, you can show up, cause we're in a global pandemic and the con is virtual! 

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]]> Back up your work! Back up your work! Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 59:24 58bea57d-5236-402b-bd67-40b4d8374e53 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ea 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ea 60dd00c5082305001223e68e You will want to gain and keep momentum going in October as you prepare for NaNoWriMo. And good lord, folks, back up your computer and your work! October 13, 2020 | Episode 528 Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License murverse.com full 16 61 October 13, 2020 | Episode 528 Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License murverse.com

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]]> ISBW #527: Feedback/Live Questions ISBW #527: Feedback/Live Questions Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 57:55 5c5bf02a-346f-49e8-a4fd-894e48e90cef false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5eb 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5eb 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 60 I wasn't feeling well, so I just took Q&A in the live chat.

Twitch Schedule (All times Eastern Daylight Time):
  • M- Lunch AMA, 12:30
  • T- Live ISBW, 12:30
  • Th- Live ISBW, 12:30, Live gaming, 8:00
  • Su- Live gaming, 2:00

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]]> I wasn't feeling well, so I just took Q&A in the live chat.

Twitch Schedule (All times Eastern Daylight Time):
  • M- Lunch AMA, 12:30
  • T- Live ISBW, 12:30
  • Th- Live ISBW, 12:30, Live gaming, 8:00
  • Su- Live gaming, 2:00

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]]> ISBW #526: Outlining With the Story Grid method ISBW #526: Outlining With the Story Grid method Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 53:47 2cc8de8a-bfd4-4a72-b61d-b2e0a885ce65 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ec 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ec 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Is it an outlining tool, though?   October 6, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 59 Is it an outlining tool, though?

 

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]]> Is it an outlining tool, though?

 

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]]> ISBW #525: Outlining using Save the Cat method ISBW #525: Outlining using Save the Cat method Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 1:09:30 7dc8ccd4-ba62-4cbe-8e11-6198caa21f38 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ed 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ed 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 58 Twitch till October 14, 2020.   Tuesday we cover the Story Grid method (live -- it'll be on the feed next Thursday)!   Save the Cat Writes a Novel  

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]]> Twitch till October 14, 2020.   Tuesday we cover the Story Grid method (live -- it'll be on the feed next Thursday)!   Save the Cat Writes a Novel  

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]]> ISBW #524: Outlining with the snowflake method ISBW #524: Outlining with the snowflake method Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT 1:15:46 ffe08c65-eab9-4ca2-b412-3188a9ab7d53 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ee 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ee 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 57 Twitch for TWO WEEKS only, check it out if you want.  

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]]> Twitch for TWO WEEKS only, check it out if you want.  

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]]> <![CDATA[ISBW #523: NaNoWriMo Prep & Plan]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT 46:34 7dee5216-c306-4dde-8d0d-5b9bc8770039 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ef 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ef 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 56 I like to plan early, and through long discussion we worked out what we're doing for NaNoWriMo: Reruns for the daily show and live virtual write-ins for the streams!

Note: I lost the stream in the middle and had to reconnect. I've edited the two halves together but I'm noticeably flustered for the second half. Support this show on Patreon!

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]]> I like to plan early, and through long discussion we worked out what we're doing for NaNoWriMo: Reruns for the daily show and live virtual write-ins for the streams!

Note: I lost the stream in the middle and had to reconnect. I've edited the two halves together but I'm noticeably flustered for the second half. Support this show on Patreon!

September 24, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com

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]]> ISBW #522: Agents, ADD, and Track Changes ISBW #522: Agents, ADD, and Track Changes Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT 58:37 f8d93f5a-ee41-4977-880f-2870abffac23 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f0 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f0 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 55 It's been a rough few days, but I'm back to talk about agents being people, too, still addressing ADD and productivity (I'm seriously considering writing a LARPing a responsible human blog series), and how to handle an editor who doesn't use Track Changes. (Wha?)

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]]> It's been a rough few days, but I'm back to talk about agents being people, too, still addressing ADD and productivity (I'm seriously considering writing a LARPing a responsible human blog series), and how to handle an editor who doesn't use Track Changes. (Wha?)

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]]> ISBW #521: Bad Days are the BEST ISBW #521: Bad Days are the BEST Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT 38:40 7f60ad7e-388a-48ae-ac75-d68813d6f39f false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f1 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f1 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I talk about training your brain, and as long as you do your part, you should start training your brain to do its part. September 17, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 54
  • Atomic Habits
  • Zumbo's Just Desserts
  • Blaseball (again)

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    ]]>
  • Atomic Habits
  • Zumbo's Just Desserts
  • Blaseball (again)

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    ]]>         ISBW #520: The Angry Molasses Episode ISBW #520: The Angry Molasses Episode Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT 43:10 9d19dfce-bc9a-4784-b437-bc67cf1497b7 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f2 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f2 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 53 "If it's not I've had a few bad days and am still dedicated to streaming on time, so I talk about what's making me mad (because it does affect my creative pursuits.) I bet Terry Gross doesn't bring her angst to her show...

    By the way, the Murverse newsletter is no more. I kinda did a rage-quit this morning.

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    ]]>     "If it's not I've had a few bad days and am still dedicated to streaming on time, so I talk about what's making me mad (because it does affect my creative pursuits.) I bet Terry Gross doesn't bring her angst to her show...

    By the way, the Murverse newsletter is no more. I kinda did a rage-quit this morning.

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    ]]>         ISBW #519: Protagonists vs Antagonists ISBW #519: Protagonists vs Antagonists Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT 46:13 c10c5521-bdcc-447d-8699-365c97a1f20d false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f3 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f3 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 52 I'm not a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, but Doyle did one thing Christie didn't: he made a brilliant sleuth and then gave him an antagonist just as smart. 

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    ]]>     I'm not a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, but Doyle did one thing Christie didn't: he made a brilliant sleuth and then gave him an antagonist just as smart. 

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    ]]>         ISBW #518: Why Create During a Pandemic? ISBW #518: Why Create During a Pandemic? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT 15:10 9bcde8de-92bc-4c1e-8901-b8610d96006b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f4 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f4 60dd00c5082305001223e68e A reasonable question came up in the Discord this week. Why create right now when everything is terrible and even creators have existential (or very tangible) dread?     September 8, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5... full 16 51 A reasonable question came up in the Discord this week. Why create right now when everything is terrible and even creators have existential (or very tangible) dread?

     

     

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    ]]>     A reasonable question came up in the Discord this week. Why create right now when everything is terrible and even creators have existential (or very tangible) dread?

     

     

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    ]]>         ISBW #517: Book is done, now what? ISBW #517: Book is done, now what? Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT 41:05 140a5415-dc61-44c0-a53b-1e7a2d6e2348 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f5 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f5 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 50 I'm back talking about goals, not long term, but what's next?

    Mur on Twitter Mur on Twitch  

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    ]]>     I'm back talking about goals, not long term, but what's next?

    Mur on Twitter Mur on Twitch  

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    ]]>         ISBW #516: Adult ADD and time management ISBW #516: Adult ADD and time management Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT 33:08 fca72e33-85c1-4837-b39a-c9ffc4b5d27a false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f6 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f6 60dd00c5082305001223e68e So the ADD advice tells you how to handle your time, but no one tells you how to estimate your time properly. Mur on Mur on   Sept 1, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 49 Twitter Mur on Twitch How to ADHD  

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    ]]>     Twitter Mur on Twitch How to ADHD  

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    ]]>         ISBW #515: Epiphany! Distracting the creative mind ISBW #515: Epiphany! Distracting the creative mind Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT 40:19 44e33080-edb6-4710-bcdb-2eab1a96ee17 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f7 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f7 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I have a theory on why writing has been easier for me lately. It has to do with . Mur on Mur on     August 24, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 48 I have a theory on why writing has been easier for me lately. It has to do with Twitch.

    Mur on Twitter Mur on Twitch    

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    ]]>     I have a theory on why writing has been easier for me lately. It has to do with Twitch.

    Mur on Twitter Mur on Twitch    

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    ]]>         ISBW #514: How to do long term goals ISBW #514: How to do long term goals Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT 2:34:09 40d38869-1db1-419b-8bfc-20b0715ea00b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f8 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f8 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 47 So I tried hard to get a better format, and screw it up immediately by saying it's episode 513. Sigh.

    We talk about the music of Devo Spice, who gives permission for my before- and after- stream music, and I very clumsily recommend his song Spider Verses. 

    Speaking of music, I also talk about Loser by Garfunkel & Oates. This version edits the F-bombs.

    About goals- remember that you want to make goals you can keep under your control. "Want to write the next Star Wars novel," not under your control. "Want to write a book by end of year," yes. "Sign with dream agent," can't control, but "research and query many agents," yes.

    I bring up 24 Hour Plays, where I queried to see if they'd like a writer (under my control), and never heard anything back (not under my control.) I did everything I could, so I'm happy with that.

    I'm supporting Duke Children's Hospital through Extra Life! If you want to help support, I'd appreciate it!

    My Twitch schedule:

    Mondays: 12:30 AMA

    Tuesdays: 12:30 Live ISBW

    Thursdays: 12:30 Live ISBW*

    8:00 pm Gaming*

    Sundays: 2pm Gaming

    *out of town August 27-29, no streaming.

     

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    ]]>     So I tried hard to get a better format, and screw it up immediately by saying it's episode 513. Sigh.

    We talk about the music of Devo Spice, who gives permission for my before- and after- stream music, and I very clumsily recommend his song Spider Verses. 

    Speaking of music, I also talk about Loser by Garfunkel & Oates. This version edits the F-bombs.

    About goals- remember that you want to make goals you can keep under your control. "Want to write the next Star Wars novel," not under your control. "Want to write a book by end of year," yes. "Sign with dream agent," can't control, but "research and query many agents," yes.

    I bring up 24 Hour Plays, where I queried to see if they'd like a writer (under my control), and never heard anything back (not under my control.) I did everything I could, so I'm happy with that.

    I'm supporting Duke Children's Hospital through Extra Life! If you want to help support, I'd appreciate it!

    My Twitch schedule:

    Mondays: 12:30 AMA

    Tuesdays: 12:30 Live ISBW

    Thursdays: 12:30 Live ISBW*

    8:00 pm Gaming*

    Sundays: 2pm Gaming

    *out of town August 27-29, no streaming.

     

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    ]]>         ISBW #513: Emotions vs Reality ISBW #513: Emotions vs Reality Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:59:00 GMT 2:09:20 d502c46b-4397-4b6a-a42a-3824cd4b11ca false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f9 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5f9 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 46 please check out the winners and nominees I didn't get to!   I continue to be live on Twitch.tv, Tuesdays and Thursdays! 12:30pm EDT.

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    ]]>     please check out the winners and nominees I didn't get to!   I continue to be live on Twitch.tv, Tuesdays and Thursdays! 12:30pm EDT.

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    ]]>         ISBW #512: Also, the Hugos were AWESOME ISBW #512: Also, the Hugos were AWESOME Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT 27:43 98483fa4-43c7-4940-854d-cdfac9c5afc9 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fa 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fa 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 45 I was such a grouch about the Hugos that I took the spotlight away from the nominees and winners, who deserved it more than ever after the disastrous award ceremony. I talk about some here, and please check out the winners and nominees I didn't get to!

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    ]]>     I was such a grouch about the Hugos that I took the spotlight away from the nominees and winners, who deserved it more than ever after the disastrous award ceremony. I talk about some here, and please check out the winners and nominees I didn't get to!

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    ]]>         ISBW #511: Characters are hard, editors are awesome ISBW #511: Characters are hard, editors are awesome Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT 31:26 a226fef5-13f3-43f0-8de1-a784cb7f77ed false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fb 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fb 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I continue to stream live on , Tuesdays and Thursdays! 12:30pm EDT.   I talk about how to get your brain around writing different characters, and the fact that Editors are indeed awesome.   August 6, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty... full 16 44 Twitch.tv, Tuesdays and Thursdays! 12:30pm EDT.   I talk about how to get your brain around writing different characters, and the fact that Editors are indeed awesome.  

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    ]]>     Twitch.tv, Tuesdays and Thursdays! 12:30pm EDT.   I talk about how to get your brain around writing different characters, and the fact that Editors are indeed awesome.  

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    ]]>         ISBW #510: So the Hugos happened. ISBW #510: So the Hugos happened. Sun, 09 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT 50:17 939d2b3a-0c46-4816-b46b-cf31e62e1b23 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fc 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fc 60dd00c5082305001223e68e But we move on.   August 5, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 43 But we move on.

     

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    ]]>     But we move on.

     

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    ]]>         ISBW #509: Feeedback and talking ISBW #509: Feeedback and talking Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT 36:43 bbffebcc-bef1-4579-9585-03b887244b5b false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fd 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fd 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Getting the hang of the live thang. Slowly and surely.    July 30, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 42 Getting the hang of the live thang. Slowly and surely. 

     

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    ]]>     Getting the hang of the live thang. Slowly and surely. 

     

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    ]]>         ISBW #508: Feedback, Live on Twitch ISBW #508: Feedback, Live on Twitch Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT 22:40 df4a9121-432a-4d25-8e1a-89024b0ea2cd false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fe 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5fe 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Trying Twitch.tv again, things going better this time. If you want to catch the stream, check out at 12:30, Tues-Fri! (I also play Stardew Valley on Thursday nights.) But here we talk feedback and stuff. I talk about how writers evolve and how we may... full 16 41 Trying Twitch.tv again, things going better this time. If you want to catch the stream, check out my twitch channel at 12:30, Tues-Fri!

    (I also play Stardew Valley on Thursday nights.)

    But here we talk feedback and stuff. I talk about how writers evolve and how we may not be able to go back to older work. I also nearly give myself a complex. But I'm OK.

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    ]]>     Trying Twitch.tv again, things going better this time. If you want to catch the stream, check out my twitch channel at 12:30, Tues-Fri!

    (I also play Stardew Valley on Thursday nights.)

    But here we talk feedback and stuff. I talk about how writers evolve and how we may not be able to go back to older work. I also nearly give myself a complex. But I'm OK.

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    ]]>         ISBW #507: Recording of half a crowdcast stream ISBW #507: Recording of half a crowdcast stream Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:00:00 GMT 27:26 79b2042a-cb01-4607-b4d5-950bf39c188a false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ff 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa5ff 60dd00c5082305001223e68e I had some technical difficulties and messed up the video, and only the second half of the episode got captured. Streaming is still a mystery land to me... July 29, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 40 I had some technical difficulties and messed up the video, and only the second half of the episode got captured. Streaming is still a mystery land to me...

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    ]]>     I had some technical difficulties and messed up the video, and only the second half of the episode got captured. Streaming is still a mystery land to me...

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    ]]>         ISBW #506: WorldCon 2020 - live on Twitch ISBW #506: WorldCon 2020 - live on Twitch Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT 21:21 733b0345-a8c6-4963-aa62-b05496536437 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa600 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa600 60dd00c5082305001223e68e Worldcon is happening now in New Zealand, kind of. It's the first virtual WorldCon ever, and...]]> full 16 39 Recorded live on Twitch.tv, a new experiment I'm doing! Want to see the next one? Catch me live at 12:30!

    Worldcon is happening now in New Zealand, kind of. It's the first virtual WorldCon ever, and it's going to be an interesting week.

     

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    ]]>     Recorded live on Twitch.tv, a new experiment I'm doing! Want to see the next one? Catch me live at 12:30!

    Worldcon is happening now in New Zealand, kind of. It's the first virtual WorldCon ever, and it's going to be an interesting week.

     

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    ]]>         ISBW #505: Writing in blog form ISBW #505: Writing in blog form Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT 57:49 1eb1f591-4780-46be-9481-8ad0177468ad false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa601 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa601 60dd00c5082305001223e68e July, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 38

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    ]]>         ISBW #504: Audio from Livestream 7/13 ISBW #504: Audio from Livestream 7/13 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT 18:07 21c6d36d-e428-4efd-9e09-79d48941182c false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa602 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa602 60dd00c5082305001223e68e July, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 37

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    ]]>         ISBW #503: Audio from Livestream 7/6 ISBW #503: Audio from Livestream 7/6 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT 28:04 1ac714a6-1f62-4fad-ba8e-8109b01d69f7 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa603 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa603 60dd00c5082305001223e68e July, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 36

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    ]]>         ISBW #502: Imposter Syndrome Again ISBW #502: Imposter Syndrome Again Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT 13:57 7dc4444d-c727-4376-b090-bcde43d423e8 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa604 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa604 60dd00c5082305001223e68e July 3, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 35

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    ]]>         ISBW #501: Pandemic and protests and dust and... ISBW #501: Pandemic and protests and dust and... Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT 21:39 b6a2ed54-c061-4b86-9ddb-64d47f8e19b5 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa605 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa605 60dd00c5082305001223e68e July 2, 2020 -- Copyright 2020, Mur Lafferty -- BY-NC-SA 3.5 License -- murverse.com full 16 34

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    ]]>         ISBW #500: Live on Crowdcast! ISBW #500: Live on Crowdcast! Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT 1:02:54 8ec70892-9a17-42c1-96e0-6421bfbb2a99 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa606 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa606 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 33 If you missed the live video, here's the audio from the event!

     

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    ]]>     If you missed the live video, here's the audio from the event!

     

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    ]]>         ISBW #499: Audience Questions ISBW #499: Audience Questions Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT 18:31 a56a2690-7af2-493f-adb5-5eac88f43aa7 false https://shows.acast.com/i-should-be-writing/episodes/60dd00ce7a918f0013baa607 60dd00ce7a918f0013baa607 60dd00c5082305001223e68e full 16 32 I'm still outside, so the audio isn't what I'd hoped. I DID find my good mic so things will improve moving forward. 

    I miscounted when I recorded, so the live ISBW #500 will be this coming Monday, June 22, at 12:30 EDT! Hope to see people there!

    This week I'm promoting the podcast Megasheen.

     

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    ]]>     I'm still outside, so the audio isn't what I'd hoped. I DID find my good mic so things will improve moving forward. 

    I miscounted when I recorded, so the live ISBW #500 will be this coming Monday, June 22, at 12:30 EDT! Hope to see people there!

    This week I'm promoting the podcast Megasheen.

     

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