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Creative Commons School of Open is, uh, open!

I’ve talked a lot about Creative Commons on the podcast and in talks and panels, but I think a lot of people still have questions about it. I’m thrilled to discover that today they released their “School of Open,” courses starting next Monday (March 18) where you can learn about Creative Commons from an educator’s POV, or a scientist’s, or a creator, or even just a Wikipedia writer.

From the website: The School of Open has launched! Take a free online course on copyright, CC licenses, Wikipedia, open science, open culture, open video formats, and more at  Especially check out this course: Get a CC License. Read more about the launch at http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/37179.

Personal, Projects

What’s up this week?

So the exciting thing is, I’m doing my first studio book narration! However, I’m doing it in a very short amount of time, so I’m in Raleigh for most of the day, and rushing around trying to do everything else in the time I am not in front of the mic. And recording for five hours straight is a bit different than recording a chapter a week. My voice is raw and I’m pounding the lemon and honey as if it were gin. Well. Even moreso.

So Rapid Fire and Fabulist Ramblings are on hold until I can get a little bit of time to record and upload.

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In personal news, I have new glasses and new hairstyle. I’m like a whole new Mur, only without a voice.

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I’ve seen the near-final cover for Book 2 of The Shambling Guides, and OMG it’s gorgeous. I can’t wait to show you all! The minute I’m allowed to, I’ll be uploading the hell out of that thing.

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Lastly, it’s now announced that I’ll be joining the Torment: Tides of Numenera team! The Kickstarter is already at nearly $2,000,000 on Day 2 of the campaign — O_o — and I’m thrilled to be on the team! Check it out, and pledge if it looks cool to you!