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Katharine Graham: The Woman Who Took Down a President [Outliers] 57:36

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When Katharine Graham took over the Washington Post in 1963, she was a shy socialite who'd never run anything. By retirement, she'd taken down a president, ended the most violent strike in a generation, and built one of the best-performing companies in American history. Graham had no training, no experience, not even confidence. Just a newspaper bleeding money and a government that expected her to fall in line. When her editors brought her stolen classified documents, her lawyers begged her not to publish. They said it would destroy the company. She published them anyway. Nixon came after her, attacking her with the full force of the executive. Then Watergate. For nearly a year she was ridiculed and isolated while pursuing the story that would eventually bring down the president. Graham proved that you can grow into a job that initially seems impossible and no amount of training can substitute for having the right values and the courage to act on them. ------ 10 Lessons from Katharine Graham: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/outliers-katharine-graham/ ------ Approximate timestamps: (0:00) Start (02:19) The Making of an Unlikely Heiress (10:15) The Education of a Publisher’s Wife (22:16) Learning to Lead (30:46) Becoming a Media Titan (44:12) Legacy (47:59) Reflections + Lessons ------ Thanks to ReMarkable for sponsoring this episode. Get your paper tablet at reMarkable.com today ------ Upgrade : Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it’s completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish X ⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠ Insta ⁠@farnamstreet⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ------ This episode is for informational purposes only and contains the lessons I learned reading her memoir, Personal History and watching Becoming Katharine Graham. ------ Check out our website for all stock video and photo credits. Episode photo sourced from: iwmf.org/community/katharine-graham/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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[DD] Ursula's Year of Multiple Whales 43:55

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"Genre is a marketing tool, just like a book cover." - Mur Lafferty In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula rant about genre expectations, marketing, and what happens when you decide that genre isn't for you because you're special. Ursula lists her whales, and Imposter Syndrome doesn't really make a showing when Mur travels. Highlights: - (05:12) Ursula's anxiety over multiple deadlines and projects - (12:45) Mur's recent business trip and the absence of imposter syndrome - (25:30) The ongoing debate about happy endings in romance - (38:15) The role of marketing in shaping reader expectations - (47:50) The challenges of genre classification and reader assumptions - (55:30) How personal growth as a writer often goes unnoticed [podcast_subscribe id="6236"] (This post went live for supporters on June 9, 2025. Join the Fabulists if you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes!) Transcript Links: Stephen King Tana French Piranesi Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Instagram , Youtube Support via Patreon ! Theme song by Devo Spice Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). June 12, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 6 | murverse.com "It's a Multiple Whale Year for Ursula" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] AI and the Art of Reading the Room 49:12

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"If you want this to be your thing, you got to keep doing the thing." - Ursula Vernon 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 (This post went live for supporters on June 3, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, join our exclusive community over at Patreon!) Transcript Links: Escape Pod Rune Factory 4 Crashlands 2 Inaturalist Worldcon Agatha Christie Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate Mur on Instagram , Youtube Support via Patreon ! Theme song by Devo Spice Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). June 4, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 5 | murverse.com "AI and the Art of Not Reading the Room" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Trad Marketing vs Self Marketing 36:24

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"The best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon In this episode we dive into the chaotic world of writing, marketing, and the ups and downs of self-publishing. Mur shares her recent trip to Maryland for Independent Bookstore Day, and Ursula catches us up on Swordheart's launch. Self promotion is hard, ya'll. Highlights: (05:12) Mur's experience running a solo RPG at an independent bookstore (12:45) Ursula's updates on Swordheart and her UK marketing team (25:30) The difference between traditional marketing and self-promotion (38:15) The importance of targeted outreach to influencers (47:50) Mur's thoughts on new marketing tools and strategies (55:30) Reflections on the passage of time and creative endeavors (This post went live for supporters on May 22, 2025. Join the Fabulists if you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes!) Transcript Links: Death of the Author (Game) Stamp Fans (Mur isn't set up there yet, but bookmark that page) Escape Pod Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Instagram , Youtube Support via Patreon ! Theme song by Devo Spice Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). May 19, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 4 | murverse.com "Navigating Agents, Rights, and Reality" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Navigating Agents, Rights, and Reality 55:01

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"If you can tolerate the boring and lonely, then hopefully you'll be rewarded on the other side." - Ursula Vernon In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur and Ursula navigate the chaotic world of freelancing, taxes, and the ups and downs of being a writer. They discuss the recent Hugo nominations (two for Ursula, one for Mur!), share insights into their creative processes, and delve into the challenges of working with agents. Chapters: (03:29) Congratulations to Hugo Finalists! (04:06) Several people from the podcast have been nominated for various awards (05:41) Ursula has been working on several projects (21:25) NaNoWriMo reportedly folded due to poor financial decisions (22:03) NaNoWriMo brought hope to authors for decades (28:07) Other writer community options? (30:39) There are many guides on how to get an agent and how to spot a scam (36:02) Agents are all different people. (48:54) How much creative control does the author have over their book (51:25) Where your agent is plugged into the ecosystem of the genre is very important (54:48) How do you know when it's the right agent (01:00:45) Brief side quest with Andrew the plant guy (01:01:53) Ursula's new book hit number five on the New York Times bestseller list (This post went live for supporters on April 21, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon !) Links: Hugo Awards Caves of Qud Dawn of Man Swordheart (#5 on NYT Bestseller List!) Episode Transcript Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). Apr 14, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 3 | murverse.com "Navigating Agents, Rights, and Reality" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Weeping Bunkers and Writing Woes; Surviving the Creative Chaos 41:15

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"Sometimes the best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity." - Ursula Vernon Transcript S.11 Ep.2 In this episode of Ditch Diggers, join hosts Mur and Ursula as they navigate the chaotic world of freelancing, taxes, and the ups and downs of being a writer. They discuss the recent Hugo nominations, share insights into their creative processes, and delve into the challenges of working with agents. Highlights include: (05:32) Ursula has too many author copies. She's written nearly 50 books (12:30) Let's talk about marketing for SwordHeart (24:09) A lot of your writing happened when you were doing chemo (31:34) Mur wants to talk about newsletters. They constantly vex her. (33:00) When Mur left mailchimp, she didn't export her mailing list (44:58) It's called decision fatigue for a reason (54:26) If you do get the desire to create during this time, do it Links: Tor Publishing Zombies Run Swordheart Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits: theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). April 21, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 2 | murverse.com "Weeping Bunkers and Writing Woes: Surviving the Creative Chaos" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Ducks, Resolutions, and That Elephant Again 47:38

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"Try to make the world a better place. You personally are not on the hook to fix everything." - Ursula Vernon (This post went live for supporters on January 17, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack !) Transcript S.11 Ep.1 Welcome to Season 11 of Ditch Diggers with Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon! We try to be positive and funny in this episode, but stuff happens. We cover the Neil Gaiman controversy, touch on Ursula's move, and what our goals are this year. Also there's a duck game in the background. We explore the challenges of self-promotion in a post-Twitter world, the art of balancing work with personal life, and the importance of setting achievable goals. Highlights include: Ursula's new life in New Mexico and the joys of mountain views The fallout from the Neil Gaiman scandal and its ripple effects Resolutions for 2025: from organizing Magic cards to self-promotion strategies The challenges of social media and finding new ways to connect with readers The enduring appeal of escapism and the role of storytelling in turbulent times Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). January 13, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 1 | murverse.com "Resolutions, Ducks, and That Elephant Is Back" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] How Mur and Ursula Edit 1:03:46

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"Editing is where you leave the craft behind and start thinking like a business." - Mur Lafferty "I am the person with the hat." - Ursula Vernon Transcript (This post went live for supporters on January 13, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack !) In this final episode of season six of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive deep into the world of editing. From the trials and tribulations of editing passes to the nuances of hat confidence, Mur and Ursula share their personal experiences and industry insights. Mur shares her recent adventures at World Fantasy Con, including a surprise upgrade experience, while Ursula reflects on the significance of hats in her identity as a writer. Highlights include: The stages and emotional journey of editing a manuscript Hat confidence and its unexpected perks World Fantasy Con experiences and the allure of fabulous hats The intricacies of balancing writing with editing and personal life Community alternatives to NaNoWriMo Links: Hugo Awards Dragon Awards Tor Books Evergreen Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Check Bookshop.org for all mentioned books! Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). December 30, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 6 | murverse.com "Our Book Editing Process" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 December 30, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 6 | murverse.com | Copyright 2024, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License…

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[DD] Elephants in the Room: NaNoWriMo, Burnout, and More 45:12

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"Sometimes you just need to chase the inspiration, even if it means working on a project nobody asked for." - Ursula Transcript (This post went live for supporters on October 4, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon tackle the complexities of burnout, the writing hustle, and the latest controversies in the literary world. Ursula shares her battle with mortgage woes, while Mur discusses the challenges of juggling multiple podcasts and writing projects. The duo also delves into the fallout from NaNoWriMo's recent controversies and the implications of AI in the writing community. They ponder the impact of fallen idols in the literary world and the importance of making good choices in public-facing careers. Recorded on Twitch every other Monday at 3pm Eastern time. Highlights include: The struggles of balancing writing and personal life NaNoWriMo's AI controversy and community backlash Fallen idols and the consequences of public misconduct The importance of community in writing challenges Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Devo Spice Legends and Lattes Babel by RF Kuang Supernova Con Evergreen Links: Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Check Bookshop.org for all mentioned books! Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). October 9, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 5 | murverse.com "Elephants in the Room: NaNoWriMo, Burnout, and More" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Worldcon 2024 Debrief (AKA how have I not released this yet???) 1:14:35

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"Networking is just meeting people and having them remember you exist." - Ursula Vernon Transcript (This post went live for supporters on October 2, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack !) In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon return from their adventures in Scotland and dive into the art of networking. They explore the nuances of making connections in the writing world, share tales from Worldcon, and discuss the challenges and joys of upcoming conventions. The duo also tackles the importance of maintaining a presence in the ever-shifting landscape of social media and the significance of in-person networking at conventions. From the intricacies of interactive fiction to the recent developments at SFWA, Mur and Ursula cover a wide range of topics with the wisdom you have come to expect from them. Highlights include: Networking strategies and the importance of being present Worldcon reflections and Ursula's Hugo win Upcoming conventions and the art of balancing work with travel Social media alternatives in a post-Twitter world Interactive fiction and the joy of hidden Easter eggs Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Devo Spice TJ Klune Worldcon Bubonicon Magic: The Gathering Baldur's Gate 3 Tor Books Blue Sky Evergreen Links: Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Check Bookshop.org for all mentioned books! Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). October 2, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 4 | murverse.com "Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder 43:37

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"If you, you know, give ten writers an idea, you get eleven different books." - Ursula Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 30, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack !) In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the gritty realities of the writing world. From the anxiety of upcoming surgeries to the chaos of travel and illness, they share their personal and professional struggles. The episode takes a critical look at the pitfalls of online behavior, especially concerning agents making inappropriate comments on social media. They discuss the importance of professionalism, the fear of idea theft, and the phenomenon of simultaneous similar ideas emerging in the literary world. Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Devo Spice Evergreen Links: Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Check Bookshop.org for all mentioned books! Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). July 31, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 3 | murverse.com "Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Book Tours, TikTok, and Twitter Tantrums 37:59

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"Being on BookTok will not give you a career if you don't have one. Do what makes you happy." - Ursula Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 3, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack !) In this episode, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the realities of book tours, the financial intricacies of publishing, and the ever-changing landscape of social media for authors. Ursula shares a retraction about the profitability of her book tour, while Mur discusses the challenges of balancing writing with personal commitments and health issues. They also tackle the latest trends and controversies in the writing community, including the misguided advice about writing styles and the pressure to be active on platforms like TikTok. Book Tour Financials Author Panels and Interviews Social Media Trends Writing Styles and Absolutes Links: Veronica Roth Chuck Wendig John Scalzi McIntyre's Books Evergreen Links: Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice Check Bookshop.org for all mentioned books! Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). July 5, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 2 | murverse.com "Book Tours, TikTok, and Twitter Tantrums" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Ursula Vernon Takes Over- New Beginnings and No More Cancer! 55:56

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"If you want to make money, you have to think about it like a job." - Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on June 26, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack !) Welcome back to Ditch Diggers! In this episode, we kick things off with a fresh start and a new co-host. The mighty Mur Lafferty is joined by the fabulous Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher) as they dive into the nitty-gritty of the writing business. Ursula shares her personal journey of overcoming cancer and getting back into the writing groove, while Mur talks about the realities of making deadlines and the business side of writing. They also discuss the recent Hugo Awards controversy and the implications for authors involved. Highlights include: - Transition to Ursula as the new co-host - Ursula's health update and return to writing - The Hugo Awards controversy and its impact - Backing up your work and the Google Drive debacle - The pros and cons of attending conventions Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Hugo Awards Legends and Lattes Babel by RF Kuang Supernova Con Devo Spice Backblaze JoCo Cruise FenCon RavenCon NASFiC World Science Fiction Society Robert's Rules of Order Evergreen Links: Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice (check here for all mentioned books) Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice , art by Numbers Ninja , site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon ). June 28, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 1 | murverse.com "Ursula Vernon Takes Over New Beginnings and No More Cancer." by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0…

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[DD] Birthdays and Gail Carriger 2, Electric Boogaloo 1:17:39

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This was recorded back in July, but time and things and travel got away with me. Actually what happened was the fact that I can't spread podcast production across more than one day. If I do, I will forget it needs to be finished. It's not great spending 4+ hours to produce and upload 2 shows, but if I don't, one will fall by the wayside. ADHD brain for the win. We will be back in september, hopefully with lots of amazing ditch digging. August 10, 2023 | Season 9 Ep 9 | murverse.com Copyright 2023, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License…

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[DD] Data Wonking with Podmother Gail Carriger 59:23

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Streamed live , July 10, 2023 Below are some affiliate links that support indie bookstores and may benefit me financially with no cost to you. S9 Ep8 Horny chaotic god energy is what we're all about in today's Ditch Diggers, "Data Wonking with Podmother Gail Carriger" where Gail joins us to talk about sifting through data in self publishing. It is some heady stuff, and we discuss tying your self worth to "bad" data and more! Gail Carriger: 30:30 (ish): My sense of failure will kick in when a reader says I love Gail Carriger. And I didn't know she had a new book out, that's when I feel like I failed at my job. I am an author, that's the one job I had is to make sure that people who liked me can read my new books, right? That's it. Transcript Let's Get Weedy Twitter doesn't kiss well When you have a new book out, your main job is to make sure your existing fans know. We <3 librarians! Links Gail's blog Gail's books Matt's site Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Or Substack ! Theme song by Devo Spice (check here for all mentioned books) July 20, 2023 | Season 9 Ep 8 | murverse.com Copyright 2023, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License…

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[DD] Author/Agent Seth Fishman Answers Our Questions 53:01

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S9 Ep7 Recorded live on Twitch ! Mur's agent Seth Fishman joins us to take your questions, and we fill up an hour FAST. Full transcript available! Seth Fishman: ...the industry is right now, where editors are just, they just have, they're just too busy. There's just not enough people working in publishing. So it's harder for agents to do to sell books is really what we're saying. There's a number of times that were like, were you passing because of this, you don't want to put that like, work into it or whatever. But you know, what the people pass for all sorts of reasons, we get the books into pretty great shape, before we send them out. And I mean, we try to, and if an editor is passing, for those reasons, they're what they're really probably saying is more along the lines of developing of an author versus, like editing an author. Transcript Links Seth's books Seth's agency, The Gernert Company Matt's site Mur on Focusmate ! Mur on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon ! Theme song by Devo Spice (check here for all mentioned books) June 21, 2023 | Season 9 Ep 7 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License…

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