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[ISBW] Avione Lee and the Odyssey Workshop
ISBW S20 Ep5 Debut author comes to tell us about the Odyssey Workshop and the various programs! Evergreen Links I don’t talk enough about the . It exists. Did you know that? Mur’s newsletter, …
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[ISBW] Hugos, Characters, and Outlining for Pantsers
ISBW S20 Ep4 Hugos are still messy, so check out Chris M. Barkley*, Paul Weimer, Alasdair Stuart, and Jason Sanford and the excellent fanwriting they do. *Accidentally call him Charles in the recording. Sorry! We talk character depth, using as an…
[ISBW] Interview with Eilish Quin and retelling of ancient stories
ISBW S20 Ep3 Debut author joins us to talk about her retelling of Euripedes’ classic story, Medea, with glorious descriptive prose and a feminist point of view. We talk about hurdles and wins and what to keep in mind when doing a retelling. Evergreen…
[ISBW] When 100k is really 56k: The Money Episode
ISBW S20 Ep2 I am not a lawyer or an accountant, and taxes mentioned in the podcast are specific to my understanding of US tax law. No one like to talk about money. Either you admit how bad you are or you’re awkward because you make a lot. Or…
[ISBW] The “Why” of this podcast
ISBW S20 Ep1 Why am I still doing this show after 20 years? Believe me, I was the first person to ask this. We talk about my career, my mental health, and, well, why? Evergreen Links I don’t talk enough about the . It exists. Did you know that?…
[ISBW] What makes a writer “ambitious?” with Chikodili Emelumadu (Explicit)
I got to talk to award-winning Nigerian author about her new book Dazzling, and we wander all sorts of directions, including into ambition, what makes her write, and advice for new writers! Evergreen Links I don’t talk enough about the . It…
[ISBW] Hugh and Mur Talk with Valerie Valdes
ISBW S19 Ep33 I wanted to discuss humor again, so my buddy came back on to talk about it because she’s smarter than me. Even though she introduced us to  We also talk , , and Tom Cardy’s “” (NSFW language). Evergreen Links I don’t talk…
[ISBW] Gospel According to Steve Martin
ISBW S19 Ep32 Steve Martin famously did his comedy acts to empty bars when he started. It’s a good mindset to keep. Evergreen Links I don’t talk enough about the . It exists. Did you know that? Mur’s newsletter, …
[ISBW] End of year self care, let’s do this
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. Minimal show notes. If you want something clarified, ask in comments and I will get you a link. More shows coming soon! Evergreen Links I…