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I Should Be Writing, Podcasts, Projects

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

“Not every opportunity is equal, and you don’t have to chase everything.”
~Tim Minneci


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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 publishing industry, and the balance between creativity and administrative work.
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February 18, 2026 | ISBW 22.2 | murverse.com
“The Art of Juggling Writers (as an assistant)” by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Ditch Diggers, Podcasts, Projects

[DD] AI and the Art of Not Reading the Room

“If you want this to be your thing, you got to keep doing the thing.” – Ursula Vernon


Ditch Diggers Season 11 logo featuring ursula illustrated In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula dive into the chaotic world of writing, sharing their latest projects, travel plans, and ask you if that thing you wanted to say actually is the thing you want to say online. They discuss the SNAFU of the WorldCon AI controversy, the ethical considerations surrounding generative technologies, and whether it matters if the dog dies or not.

Highlights:

  • (01:15) Welcome to the Warbler Appreciation room!
  • (05:30) Ursula’s upcoming travels and book festivals
  • (12:45) The challenges of writing while managing ADHD
  • (20:00) Ursula’s progress on the next Swordheart book
  • (30:00) Audio quality warning—Ursula’s mic issues
  • (35:15) The ethics of AI in writing and publishing
  • (45:00) Worldcon’s controversial decision to use AI for vetting
  • (55:30) The importance of reading the room in online discussions
  • (01:02:15) Closing thoughts and where to find them online

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June 4, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 5 | murverse.com
“AI and the Art of Not Reading the Room” by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
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