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[ISBW] Hugh and Mur with Valerie Valdes

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ISBW S19 Ep33

I wanted to discuss humor again, so my buddy Valerie came back on to talk about it because she’s smarter than me. Even though she introduced us to “Diggy Diggy Hole.” We also talk “The Homecoming Queen’s Got a Gun,” the Bridesmaids toast scene that makes me wanna die, The Hitchhiker’s Gudie to the Galaxy, and Tom Cardy’s “Perception Check” (NSFW language).

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[ISBW] Gospel According to Steve Martin

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ISBW S19 Ep32

Steve Martin famously did his comedy acts to empty bars when he started. It’s a good mindset to keep.

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[ISBW] End of year self care, let’s do this

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“End of year self care, let’s do this” is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack!

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ISBW S19 Ep31

Self care, yo. It’s dark, we’re at the end of a big project, and time to be kind to yourself.

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More shows coming soon!

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December 14, 2023 | Season 19 Ep 31 | murverse.com
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[ISBW] Book launch party with Travis Baldree!

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ISBW S19 Ep30

Turns out that the stress of dealing with November has made me sit on this production. 🙁 But Travis Baldree and I hung out online and talked about our books that launched this month, Chaos Terminal and Bookshops and Bonedust.
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[NaNo] Day 20 (33333 words)*

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* Caught up

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33333 down, 16666 to go

OK, plotters and pantsers, if you’re having trouble, then I can tell you exactly what to do. Let Evil Mur guide you. Trust Evil Mur.

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[NaNo] Day 19 (31666 words) *

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* More catching up

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31666 down, 18333 to go

Did you read the NaNoWriMo terms and conditions? Better do that, cause things are getting serious.

Ask questions, and then don’t worry about the answers.

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[NaNo] Day 18 (30000 words)*

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  • Still catching up

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30000 down, 20000 to go

So what if you’re only starting on Day 15? Or (checks calendar) Day 20? How can you possibly make up for lost days?

Just write 1 word every 25 seconds. Boom. You’re done.

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[NaNo] Day 17 (28333 words)*

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* Catching up

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28333 down, 21666 to go

Well I recorded it on the 17th, so that counts, right? What do you want from me? I’m evil.

Break the fourth wall. Tell the reader what you’re trying to do with this book. If the Carpenters can do it, so can you.

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[NaNo] Day 15 (25000 words)

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25000 down, 25000 to go

Halfway point! Exciting if you’re there, scary if you’re not.

Ideas: putting your own life into your book, and give your characters a bath!

Please remember that Evil Mur is evil and gives terrible advice. Evil Mur will not be responsible for failed manuscripts or plagiarism suits.
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[NaNo] Day 14 (23333 words)

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23333 down, 28333 to go

Slipstreaming for fun and profit! Bikers do it, cars do it, time for writers to do it.

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