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[ISBW] Can Rejectomancy Save Our Sanity?

“I think the thing people have the most problem with is,
‘This was very good, but it didn’t excite me.'”


ISBW 22.8

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Mur is back solo, talking about Rejectomancy and how to interpret the rejections you get, and more importantly, how to move forward after getting said rejection.

And the bad news: you’re aiming to make writing a job, which means you have to deal with the bad parts along with the good.

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April 6, 2025 | ISBW 22.8 | murverse.com
“Can Rejectomancy Save Our Sanity?” by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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[ISBW] Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer

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S20 Ep22: In Which Mur Chats with MJ Wassmer and Discusses Debut Novels and the Writing Journey

“You can’t think yourself into better actions, but you can act yourself into better thoughts.”– MJ Wassmer

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Join Mur as she welcomes MJ Wassmer, author of Zero Stars Do Not Recommend, to discuss the ups and downs of debuting in the publishing world, writing speculative comedy, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with finishing a book.

MJ shares his personal journey, from working in corporate America to becoming a published author, and offers insights into his writing process, dealing with rejections, and the importance of having a supportive spouse.

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Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.
August 5, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 22 | murverse.com
“Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0