HeyJaredI Should Be Writing
"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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[ISBW] Isaac Green says Start Before You're Ready (opens the original)
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ISBW 22.20 I met Durham author Isaac Green at a local reading and loved his work, so I invited him on the show. Get ready for some talk about MFAs, writing energy, agent hunting, and writing consistency! Award-winning author and teacher Isaac Green NC State MFA program , and North Carolina Central University Small Worldcon report, and Covid report. This post went live for supporters on September 18, 2026 . If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon ! Remember you can join us on T
[ISBW] The Magic Bullet Myth (opens the original)
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ISBW 22.20 After a heartbreaking Q&A session at a recent convention, I felt the need to say something that's cold and honest. And that is about the magic bullet. Shorter episode, the last one before worldcon. And since I'm posting it after worldcon, I cut out a lot of the "see me at worldcon" bits—also because no one saw me because I got covid. We catch up in a few days with this week's interview with Isaac Green, then we're back on track with recording! This post went live for supporters on Sep
[ISBW] Emotions are Stupid (opens the original)
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ISBW 22.18 I had imposter syndrome so sneaky I didn't even realize it! (recorded before WorldCon). We all talk ourselves out of good ideas. Convention rules, updated for 2026! (But you still have to 3,2,1. That will never change.) We talk 2k-10k and Page One to Done . Regrettably, Roberts Rules of Order is discussed. All the other perks that come with a Worldcon membership. See you in Montreal in 2027 ! I attended Worldcon and promptly got Covid (my first time!) and so I cut out a lot of talk of
[ISBW] AMA and Silly Notebook Problems (opens the original)
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ISBW 22.17 So much to talk about! Worldcon is looming, and we take listener questions. How do you handle writing after a long break? What books do you recommend for writing fight scenes? Books by Alan Baxter and Marie Brennan are mentioned Mur is reading Page One to Done . Mur also has silly notebook problems that no one else seems to have. The HWA sent a ridiculous newsletter out and we are all seeing the fallout. See Chuck Wendig's take on it, and HWA's response is in the comments. The lesson
[ISBW] What does "confidence" even mean? (opens the original)
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ISBW 22.16 I finished the book, I started a short story, and I have been looking at the concept of confidence a bit lately. Also been enjoying Charisma on Command videos . So let's talk about confidence. Don't forget the book giveaway from last time! You have a week to enter! The Books (along with links if you want to just order right now!): The Good Girl Effect by Sara Cate Nemesis Mine by Ann Archer A Grim Reaper's Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara To Cage a Wild Bird by Brooke Fast Murder
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