"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you'll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.
I Should Be Writing
Claim This Podcastby Mur Lafferty
4.3(40 reviews)
315 episodes
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YouTube63
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"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you'll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
[ISBW] Dance Like Nobody's Watching
Host Mur Lafferty explores reigniting writing momentum by addressing core motivations and overcoming stalled routines in this interview.
June 22, 2026
[ISBW] SUBLIMATION with Isabel J. Kim
Host Mur Lafferty interviews author Isabel J. Kim about her debut novel "Sublimation," exploring its unique point of view and award-winning short fiction.
May 14, 2026
[ISBW] Magic Systems and Ruinous Creatures
Host Mur Lafferty interviews Jessi Cole Jackson about her novel "Ruinous Creatures," exploring its unique magic system and the challenges of writing romance.
315 total episodes available with 35 transcripts
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