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[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining...

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2024/07/22

Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the intricacies of the writing process, from the importance of meticulous outlining to the challenges of editing.The post [ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Deck of Worlds: Unleashing Creativity in Fiction

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2024/07/15

Join Mur Lafferty as she dives into a live-streamed session of world-building using the Deck of Worlds and The Story Engine. Despite a challenging week, Mur's creativity shines as she crafts unique settings and characters, from a swamp with carnivorous plants to a compromised cyborg in a cyberpunk universe. This episode is a treasure trove for writers looking to spark their imagination and explore new storytelling tools.The post [ISBW] Deck of Worlds: Unleashing Creativity in Fiction appeared first

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[DD] Ursula Vernon Takes Over: New Beginnings and No...

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2024/06/28

Welcome back to Ditch Diggers! In this episode, we kick things off with a fresh start and a new co-host. The mighty Mur Lafferty is joined by the fabulous Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher) as they dive into the nitty-gritty of the writing business.The post [DD] Ursula Vernon Takes Over: New Beginnings and No More Cancer appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Short Story Submissions and Surviving Rejections

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2024/06/24

In this episode, Mur delves into the intricacies of submitting short fiction, sharing invaluable tips and personal experiences. From the importance of understanding market guidelines to the emotional resilience required to handle rejections, this episode is packed with advice for both new and seasoned writers. The post [ISBW] Short Story Submissions and Surviving Rejections appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Riding the Revision Rollercoaster

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2024/04/15

I've received my edit letter about Infinite Archive, so I'm handling all the emotions that carries with it. ADHD complicated my perception of time, so figuring out how long it will take me is a challenge.The post [ISBW] Riding the Revision Rollercoaster appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Trusting Yourself (again)

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2024/03/11

In this episode, I discuss trusting yourself because sometimes no one else will. We also talk File 770, Genre Grapevine, I mispronounce "chutzpah,"....The post [ISBW] Trusting Yourself (again) appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Heists and POV with Gwenda Bond

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2024/03/07

Author Gwenda Bond comes on the show to talk The Frame Up, heists, and point of view!We also discuss being ballsy at Boskone, pen names (and touch on Ursula Vernon’s new book, "What Feasts At Night," written under her pen name, T. Kingfisher), writing retreats, and heist structure. The post [ISBW] Heists and POV with Gwenda Bond appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Avione Lee and the Odyssey Workshop

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2024/02/21

Debut author Avione Lee comes to tell us about the Odyssey Workshop and the various programs!The post [ISBW] Avione Lee and the Odyssey Workshop appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] When Is $100K really $56000? The Money Episode!

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2024/02/12

No one like to talk about money. Either you admit how bad you are or you're awkward because you make a lot. Or you're a jerk, The post [ISBW] When Is $100K really $56000? The Money Episode! appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Retelling Classic Myths with MEDEA Author,...

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2024/02/08

Debut author Eilish Quin joins us to talk about her retelling of Euripedes' classic story, Medea, with glorious descriptive prose and a feminist point of view. The post [ISBW] Retelling Classic Myths with MEDEA Author, Eilish Quin appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] The “Why” Of This Podcast

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2024/01/31

Why am I still doing this show after 19 seasons? Believe me, I was the first person to ask this. We talk about my career, my mental health, and, well, why? The post [ISBW] The “Why” Of This Podcast appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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