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[ISBW] Mindy Carlson on Her Dying Day – Characters!

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Back to Basics: Mindy Carlson on Her Dying Day – Characters!” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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S18 Ep51

Good News Good News

Main Topic: Mindy Carlson and Characters

  • Mindy’s writing retreat imminent
  • Building characters needs as much detail as building the world: traits, connections, behaviors
  • Consistently believable emotional responses help mysteries flow
  • Yes, Her Dying Day is loosely based on the real life disappearance of Agatha Christie
  • Advice for new writers: Be brave and do the thing that scares you the most
  • https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781639100125
  • Mindy on Twitter

Links

Twitch schedule for August:

  • Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers (19th 4:30pm)
  • Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • Wednesday 3pm: Gaming TBD
  • Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • Thursday 8pm: Arsenic and Old Dice, A Brindlewood Bay Livestream

List of Supporters

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 28, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 51 | murverse.com
“Mindy Carlson on Her Dying Day – Characters!” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[ISBW] Interlude: Emotions Aren’t Reality

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Back to Basics: Emotions Aren’t Reality” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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Interlude

S18 Ep50

Short episode. I’ve been feeling low lately, and then had to remember this little nugget that keeps me going. So I thought I would remind you, too.

Links

Twitch schedule for week of August 8:

  • 8th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 9th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 10th Wednesday 3pm: Gaming TBD
  • 11st Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing, interview with Valerie Valdes
  • 11th  Thursday 8pm: Arsenic and Old Dice, A Brindlewood Bay Livestream

List of Angels

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 28, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 50 | murverse.com
“Interlude: Emotions Aren’t Reality” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[ISBW] Back to Basics: Characters

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Back to Basics: Characters” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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Back to Basics

S18 Ep49

Good News Good News

Main Topic: Characters

  • The Basic (Standard) Characters: characters have & need structure too
  • The Protagonist changes, movement must occur
  • The Antagonist creates obstacles, challenges Protagonist resolve
  • Think about how your characters can & will interact while building them
  • Reference: “45 Master Characters” by Veronica Schmidt
  • ( ed note: author KM Weiland has a podcast, and she’s done a series on character arcs, and also positive, negative, flat and shadow archetypes, both in podcast and in book, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/)

Live Stream Bar Con After Show

  • Appearances Update: WorldCon, She Podcasts, (maybe) NYCC

Links

Twitch schedule for week of August 8:

  • 8th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Alasdair Stuart
  • 9th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 10th Wednesday 3pm: Gaming TBD
  • 11st Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing, interview with Valerie Valdes
  • 11th  Thursday 8pm: Arsenic and Old Dice, A Brindlewood Bay Livestream

List of Supporters

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 26, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 49 | murverse.com
“Back to Basics: Characters” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[DD] Kameron Hurley Returns and We Talk Writing Reality Shows

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Ditch Diggers 2022 logo, orange and blue, illustrated tiny matt and mur in foregroundDitch Diggers is brought to you in large part by my patrons, who received an early version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $3 a month! You can also support at Ko-Fi! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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S8 Ep11

Streamed live, July 18, 2022.

So there’s talk of a writing reality show. No really. So we talk about that and all the things that could go wrong with it. (And how we’re dying to watch the train wreck) 
Links
Twitch schedule for July:
  • 25th Monday 12pm: Special Birthday Stream!
  • 26th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 27th Wednesday 3pm:Gaming TBD
  • 28th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
All times EDT

List of Angels

Support Local Book Stores!

Ditch Diggers credits:
theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
July 18, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 11 | murverse.com
“Kameron Hurley Returns and We Talk Writing Reality Shows” by Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace
is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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[ISBW] Where to Find Inspiration

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Where to Find Inspiration” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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Back to Basics

S18 Ep48

Open

  • 2022 Word Count: 128109

Good News Good News

  • Team Rejection count: 221

Main Topic: Where Do You Find Your Story Inspiration?

  • Start with paying attention to the people, behaviors and events right in front of you
  • Non-fiction recommendations: Mary Roach (science), Ruth Reichl (food)
  • When you watch TV, Movies, Video Games, pay attention to the dialogue & story structure

Links

Twitch schedule for July:

  • 18th Monday 4:30pm: Ditch Diggers with Kameron Hurley
  • 19th Tuesday 3pm: Canceled
  • 20th Wednesday 3pm: CANCELED
  • 21st Thursday 3pm: CANCELED (it’s been a stressful week)
  • 25th Monday 12pm: No work, BIRTHDAY STREAM!
  • 26th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 27th Wednesday 3pm: Gaming TBD
  • 28th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing

List of Supporters

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 17, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 48 | murverse.com
“Where to Find Inspiration” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[DD] Jennifer Udden, Ex-Agent, Current Friend, Co-Host

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Ditch Diggers 2022 logo, orange and blue, illustrated tiny matt and mur in foregroundDitch Diggers is brought to you in large part by my patrons, who received an early version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! You can also support at Ko-Fi! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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S8 Ep10

Streamed live, July 11, 2022.

Y’all have asked for it, and I deliver! My former agent Jen Udden joins us live to answer questions (since she isn’t an agent anymore but she still has all that knowledge.)
Links
Twitch schedule for July:
  • 25th Monday 12pm: Special Birthday Stream!
  • 26th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 27th Wednesday 3pm:Gaming TBD
  • 28th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
All times EDT

LIst of our Patrons

Support Local Book Stores!

Ditch Diggers credits:
theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
July 11, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 10 | murverse.com
“Jennifer Udden, Ex-Agent, Current Friend, Co-Host” by Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace
is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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[ISBW] Tools at Your Hands

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Tools at Your Hands” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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S18 Ep47

Open

  • 2022 Word Count: 128109

Good News Good News

Play On Podcasts purple logoWe are partnered with Play On Podcasts this week! This show offers epic audio adventures that reimagine Shakespeare’s timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of award-winning actors. Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a way that you can actually understand it! Check out their current season of King Lear that stars Emmy-winner Keith David and Severance star Tramell Tillman. 

 

Main Topic: The Tools at Your Disposal

  • Think about your keyboard, and how typing stress can affect your writing
  • Laptops, Tablets, or Phones?
  • Software for your Writing Efficiency

Links

Twitch schedule for July:

  • 18th Monday 4:30pm: Ditch Diggers with Kameron Hurley
  • 19th Tuesday 3pm: Canceled
  • 20th Wednesday 3pm: CANCELED
  • 21st Thursday 3pm: CANCELED (it’s been a stressful week)
  • 25th Monday 12pm: No work, BIRTHDAY STREAM!
  • 26th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 27th Wednesday 3pm: Gaming TBD
  • 28th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 12, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 47 | murverse.com
“Tools at Your Hands” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[ISBW] Editor/Author Steffanie Moyers Talks Basics & Side Hustles

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Editor/Author Steffanie Moyers Talks Basics & Side Hustles” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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Back to Basics

S18 Ep46

pre-order Station EternityThe second in our twelve episode Back to Basics series! But did you know you could pre-order signed copies of my new book Station Eternity? 

I’m going to be covering basic writing advice for the next twelve episodes.

Good News Good News
  • Team Rejection count: 215

Play On Podcasts purple logoWe are partnered with Play On Podcasts this week! This show offers epic audio adventures that reimagine Shakespeare’s timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of award-winning actors. Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a way that you can actually understand it! Check out their current season of King Lear that stars Emmy-winner Keith David and Severance star Tramell Tillman. 

 

Main Topic: Steffanie Moyers
Twitch schedule for July 18-22:
  • 11th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon
  • 12th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 13th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG, 9pm (POSSIBLE) Stardew Valley stream with friends!
  • 14th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing

List of Supporters

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 7, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 46 | murverse.com
“Editor/Author Steffanie Moyers Talks Basics & Side Hustles” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[ISBW] Fears and Pitfalls for Beginners

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New ISBW Logo, blue and purple, illustrated tiny mur in foreground with giant fountain pen“Fears and Pitfalls for Beginners” is brought to you in large part by by my patrons, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! You can also support at Ko-Fi! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

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Back to Basics

S18 Ep45

pre-order Station EternityThe first in our twelve episode Back to Basics series! But did you know you could pre-order signed copies of my new book Station Eternity? 

I’m going to be covering basic writing advice for the next twelve episodes.

Open

  • STATION: ETERNITY will be out October 4 2022
  • 2022 Word Count: 120k
  • Upcoming changes to ISBW: themed limited series are the new normal

Good News Good News

  • Team Rejection count: 204

Play On Podcasts purple logo

We are partnered with Play On Podcasts this week! This show offers epic audio adventures that reimagine Shakespeare’s timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of award-winning actors. Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a way that you can actually understand it! Check out their current season of King Lear that stars Emmy-winner Keith David and Severance star Tramell Tillman. 

 

Main Topic: Back to Basics

  • Addressing the imagined fears that sneak up on you when considering a creative career
  • Fear of failure when starting a project, Fear of success and its link to impostor syndrome
  • Having the courage to say “yes” or “hello”
  • There are a few real concerns when walking the path of a creative career
  • Perfectionism: It’s A Trap!
  • Refer to: Ira Glass, “The Gap”: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/extras/the-gap
  • Comparison to others: It’s A Trap!

Links

Twitch schedule for July 18-22:

  • 18th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon
  • 19th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 20th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG, 9pm (POSSIBLE) Stardew Valley stream with friends!
  • 21st Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing

Coming in August: Return of podcasts, and a live RPG play of Brindlewood Bay!

List of Supporters

Support Local Book Stores!

I Should Be Writing credits: production by Summer Brooks, theme song byJohn Anealio,
art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link) (or you can get it via Patreon).
July 5, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 45 | murverse.com
“Fears and Pitfalls for Beginners” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[DD] The Missing Ursula Files!

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Ditch Diggers 2022 logo, orange and blue, illustrated tiny matt and mur in foregroundDitch Diggers is brought to you in large part by my patrons, who received an early version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon as low as $1 a month! You can also support at Ko-Fi! The rewards may vary slightly, but all get the archive and bonus episodes!

Follow the show on your favorite service!


S8 Ep9

Streamed live, May something, 2022.

Whoops, I told you I needed a break this past spring. I never got this out to folks. Recorded mid-May I believe. 
Links
Twitch schedule for July 11-15:
  • 11th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon
  • 12th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
  • 13th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG
  • 14th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing
All times EDT

Support Local Book Stores!

Ditch Diggers credits:
theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
site design by Clockpunk Studio and hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
May something, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 9 | murverse.com
“Missing Ursula Files” by Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace
is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0