I Should Be Writing

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March 16, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 20 (Ep 571) | murverse.com
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If you started NaNoWriMo by feeling like you're at the top of a hill, looking down at the snowy path in front of you and thinking, how did I get here? You're not alone. Just take it a little at a time and don't let it bring you down.

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Open

• NaNo Day 16: word count should be near 26,667 words
• Bug bites in the middle of the night are creepy, no matter what the bug is
• NaNo wordcounts from chat: progress not perfection

What I’m Working On

• Stardew Valley Psychological Thriller Working Title: Nitro Infused Cold Brew

Good News Good News

• The zombie bite on Mur’s face is not causing rot. Yay. (Note, doctor input has declared spider bite a case of shingles. Which always made me think that people's skin got all rough and layered like shingles--or like dragon scales. I am not a dragon.)

We are sponsored by Scribophile again! Thanks Scribophile! Check them out to find a writing buddy, beta readers, or form your own writing crit group!

Main Topic

• Acceptance: there’s only so much one can do
• Christmas Romances are an awesome weakness
• Podcast: Deck the Hallmark does heavy lifting, but there’s no Christmas novels podcast coming
• (is pity Twitch watching really a thing?)
• The Christmas Romance Movie Tropes Bingo Cards
•  Options to try when your NaNo gets stalled

Links

• https://nanowrimo.org/
• MERCH!

Twitch schedule for week of Nov 22

• Tues: 3pm- I Should Be Writing Ep. 80
• Wed: 3pm- I Should Be Writing Ep. 81(taking Thursday off)

November 16, 2021 | Season 17 Ep 78 (Episode 629) | murverse.com Copyright 2021, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License

Transcript

I found myself looking for my own magic bullet and getting frustrated a the media who take the idea of a daily routine--something people with ADHD people need--and play it off as only done by stodgy, unfun dorks. I discuss Josh Zimmerman's videos, how creation is like jumping off a diving board for me, my solo RPG plans, and promote Premee Mohamed's books and bullying.

From the fear of preparation to the power of routines for neurodiverse individuals, we open up about the importance of finding what works for you—even if it means facing your own hypocrisy. Plus, hear about the anticipation of the JoCo cruise, the chaos of running Brindlewood Bay RPGs, and why sometimes, you just have to leap off the high dive.

Other links:

• Apple Fitness Plus
• Ray Bradbury, Zen and the Art of Writing
• Stranger Than Fiction (movie)
• Publishers Weekly
• File 770
• JoCo Cruise
• Ursula Vernon
• Brindlewood Bay (RPG)

• I don't talk enough about the I Should Be Writing book. It exists. Go buy it!
• My newsletter, The Hot Mic, and my Patreon. Supporting either of those will get you perks like access to the discord, exclusive content, and early, ad-free episodes.
• Socials: Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate.
• Theme by John Anealio
• I Should Be Writing tea blends
• Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more!
• OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books!
• Check out all the books we've featured this year!

And remember, we can't do this without you. Thanks for your support.

S19 Ep06

We are sponsored by Scribophile! The best place to find a writing community and join a workshop just added writers' classes, giving them another reason they're one of the best places online for writers. Check out their classes, or just to find a writing buddy, beta readers, or form your own crit group!

Good News Good News

• Station Eternity gets a second printing!
• Team Rejection Count: 19

Main Topic: There are No Wasted Words

• Do you really need that many words before you get to the real story?
• “In media res” isn’t always the best way to start the action/story
• Ask questions of your characters to get going
• Free writing can loosen the words/ideas
• Playing with character names
• Soldier of the Mist by Gene Wolfe
• All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka (Edge of Tomorrow is movie adaptation)

Links:

• The Hot Mic
• Socials: Twitter, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate
• Station Eternity is OUT by the way.
• Support via Patreon!
• John Anealio on Bandcamp
• I Should Be Writing tea blends
• Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more!
• OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books!

February 9, 2023 | Season 19 Ep 06 | murverse.com Copyright 2023, Mur Lafferty | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 License