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I Should Be Writing

"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it"s what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you"ll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.

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[ISBW] Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/10/05

ISBW 22.21 It’s time to talk about Imposter Syndrome, where it comes from, and how to handle it. If we can. I’m not sure I’m qualified. In other news I have a new logo, leaning into the age of the podcast and the shiny new fountain pen crow friend designed by NumbersNinja! (Yeah i’m gonna have merch soon) This post went live for supporters on September 30, 2026. If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon! Remember you can join us on Thursdays, 3pm Eastern on Twitch! The next live

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22:06

[ISBW] The Magic Bullet Myth

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/09/18

ISBW 22.20 After a heartbreaking Q&A session at a recent convention, I felt the need to say something that’s cold and honest. And that is about the magic bullet. Shorter episode, the last one before worldcon. And since I’m posting it after worldcon, I cut out a lot of the “see me at worldcon” bits—also because no one saw me because I got covid. We catch up in a few days with this week’s interview with Isaac Green, then we’re back on track with recording! This post went live for supporters on

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38:15

[ISBW] Emotions are Stupid

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/09/14

ISBW 22.18 I had imposter syndrome so sneaky I didn’t even realize it! (recorded before WorldCon). We all talk ourselves out of good ideas. Convention rules, updated for 2026! (But you still have to 3,2,1. That will never change.) We talk 2k-10k and Page One to Done. Regrettably, Roberts Rules of Order is discussed. All the other perks that come with a Worldcon membership. See you in Montreal in 2027! I attended Worldcon and promptly got Covid (my first time!) and so I cut out a lot

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22:46

[ISBW] 2026 Book Giveaway (#1)

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/07/29

ISBW 22.15 I want a lot of books. I buy a lot of books. I get sent a lot of books. I can't with all these books. So you get to benefit! I'm discussing five new or upcoming books of several different genres and then doing a giveaway! All you have to do is email me (mightymur at gmail) and tell me which one you want to be in the drawing for! I will draw the winners August 15! This is open to anyone, Patreon supporter/follower or not! The Books (along with links if you want to just order right now!):

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29:20

[ISBW] When Characters Go Rogue

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/04/21

"Every character is the star of their own story." ISBW 22.9 In this episode we talk about how different writers view characterization, from the ones who struggle to the ones who say the characters live in their heads. How do you manage all these wily beasts who want their stories told? I will also be appearing next week at Ravencon, and then the following week at Demicon! This post went live for supporters on April 17, 2026. If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon! Remember you

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36:37

[ISBW] Regret, Spite, and shiny new book haul

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/03/24

"Weird is hot right now." ISBW 22.6 CW- pet death. It's been a rough week, so I'm talking regret and spite. Can they help and fuel us? Or is it just wasted bile? Then we talk about new book releases, like Nobody's Baby by Olivia Waite and Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall. And we touch on our next show, an interview with Justin C. Key, author of The Hospital at the End of the World. Remember you can join us on Thursdays, 3pm Eastern on Twitch! The next live episode is March 26, when we will talk about

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39:24

[ISBW] Revisiting Space Murder with Olivia Waite

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/03/16

"Take your time, there's no rush. The audience will be here whenever your story is ready." ISBW 22.5 In this episode we welcome author Olivia Waite to discuss her latest books, including Murder by Memory and Nobody's Baby. We touch on one of my favorite topics, writing science fiction mysteries, but we also delve into compelling beginnings and how to avoid the cringe in romance. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Writing Updates (05:00) Interview with Olivia Waite (10:00) Discussion on Book

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28:23

[ISBW] 977 Episodes Archived: What Secrets Did I Find?

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/02/23

"If [I] start thinking about the details, [I] will either go down the wrong pathand not record or [I'll] talk [my]self out of it." ISBW 22.3 I finally finished the archives, and learned quite a bit about myself, not all good things. We also touch on Hugo season, book club scams, and AI publicists. This post went live for supporters on February 20, 2026. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon! Notes I FINISHED THE ARCHIVES! Now I just have to figure out how

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34:07

[ISBW] The Art of Juggling Writers (as an assistant)

I Should Be Writing ·

2026/02/18

"Not every opportunity is equal, and you don't have to chase everything." ~Tim Minneci ISBW 22.2 What do you need to have when you're wrangling several pro writers? What can a writer expect from an assistant? Meet Tim Minneci, writer, podcaster, musician, and my assistant. (And Ursula's, and Kameron's.) We discuss the challenges of being a writer, the importance of having an assistant, and the various tasks that come with supporting authors in their creative endeavors. Tim covers social media, the

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26:17

[ISBW] Gifting Books to the Reader in Your Life

I Should Be Writing ·

2025/12/19

"It’s a definitely a giftable type thing for the Tolkien lover in your life." In this somewhat festive episode we talk about all the books we weren't able to feature over the year, to let you know about books you may not have heard of. We go by blurbs and first sentences - video also shows book covers! We talk SF, horror, mystery, and more. Mur might also rant about publicists who use AI. Check out all the books here! (affiliate) Links T. Kingfisher Kosoko Jackson R. Lee Fryer LaDarrion

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28:36

[ISBW] Nostalgia and Climate Fic with Tim Chawaga

I Should Be Writing ·

2025/10/20

[Worldcon] was my first convention where I went to panels, gave a reading, and had a big party. It made my sweet little book feel like the huge thing it is in my heart and mind. -Tim Chawaga S21 Ep18 In this episode, we welcome Tim Chawaga, author of Salvagia, as we dive into the depths of his near-future science fiction mystery set in a flooded Florida. Tim shares the inspiration behind his book, where a freelance Salvagia diver uncovers a dead body while searching for valuable artifacts from the

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26:56

[ISBW] Chasing Monsters: A Journey Through Hampton...

I Should Be Writing ·

2025/08/29

I think I was a very... particular kind of undergraduate workshop student. -Dan Kois In this episode, I welcome my old classmate from UNC, Dan Kois, Slate editor and author of Hampton Heights. We dive into our journey from college classmates to published authors. Both pro writers, we each took a very different path. Dan shares the inspiration behind Hampton Heights, a thrilling adventure featuring four kids selling newspapers and encountering monsters unexpected relatives, and more. Of course we

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44:19

[ISBW] Writing Between the US and Peru with K.M. Huber

I Should Be Writing ·

2025/06/09

"If you feel you have something to say, just put the time into saying it." -K.M. Huber In this episode, we welcome K.M. Huber, the author of Call of the Owl Woman, about her journey from writer to published author. K.M. talks about how her years in Peru, including extensive exploration and research into local mythology, affected her writing and her new book. Call of the Owl Woman is heavily influenced by those years, and is written for her daughter (who asked for it many years ago.) (This post went

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26:27

[ISBW] Jealousy and Bully #2: The BLADE

I Should Be Writing ·

2025/05/23

"We contain multitudes; you can be happy and jealous at the same time." -Mur Lafferty (This post went live for supporters on May 21, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) We're back! In this episode, we talk about the bullies that can sap our confidence and creativity again, today's bully is the Blade, a stern knife that can cut deep. (I also announce my new cozy fantasy, it's real now! I am of course stressing over storytelling

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22:37

[ISBW] Conquering Creative Bully #1: BART (a potato)

I Should Be Writing ·

2025/04/29

"The bully loves pantsers because it can insult your outline."-Mur Lafferty (This post went live for supporters on April 23, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) (Also, I had a microphone glitch near the end, which is why it ends abruptly. Apologies.) In this episode, we launch our series on the bullies that live in your head, rent free. This week we talk about my original bully, Bart (a potato). He's ugly and mean as a snake, but I do

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37:07

[ISBW] Tigers [Explicit]

I Should Be Writing ·

2024/12/02

S20 Ep34: In Which Mur Looks Into The Pit of Despair and Sees a Tiger [Explicit] "Don't talk yourself out of being creative, because that really is the biggest thing that stops us is ourselves." (This post went live for supporters on November 14, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) NOTE: It occurs to me that I have three explicit episodes--32, 33, 34--in a row. But one was a casual interview, one was rage, and one was despair. So we

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