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[ISBW] 2023 State of the Mur

Sup?

I record from my car in the rain as the dog is getting rehab. (Knees, not addiction).

I figured the numbers from 2023: Estimated 34,444 downloads per month. Down about 10k/mo from 2021, which was down about 10k/mo from 2020.

Here's the link to the Be a Bestseller 4.0 course. The videos are free for 48 hours after release, but you can get permanent access for $37. (I am taking this course now so I can't verify the awesomeness. This is not an endorsement and this is not an affiliate link.)

Links:

The Hot Mic Ze Frank's The Show Beatnik Turtle's Song of the Day (site seems to be having trouble...) Escape Pod Socials: Twitter, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Station Eternity is OUT by the way. Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books!

Twitch schedule January (Eastern time):

Tues 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing Barcon (livestream is free, but this recording is exclusive to Patreon and Substack) Wed 3:00pm: TBD Thur 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing (for later release in the feed)

And remember, we can't do this without you. Thanks for your support.

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Published on January 18, 2023 08:34

[ISBW] Jule Selbo and Inspiration for Different Genres

ISBW PSAs Brainstorming for NaNoWriMo Project Good News Good News Team Rejection count: 355 Main Topic: Inspiration for Different Story Genres Screenwriter Jule Selbo’s new book: 9 Days (Book #2 Dee Rommel mystery series) On moving from Hollywood to novels The structure of the Dee Rommel series Choosing, and sometimes combining genres Jule’s novel writing & story research routines (many pro screenwriters also use Fade In, is more flexible & affordable than Final Draft) Web: https://www.juleselbo.com, https://pandamoonpub.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/juleselbo, https://twitter.com/pandamoonpub

Station Eternity is OUT by the way. Go get your copy from your favorite bookseller!

Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Twitch schedule Oct. 31-Nov 3(Eastern time): M 4:30pm: Ditch Diggers with Kameron Hurley T 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing NaNoWriMo Launch! W - Canceled for time being until I restructure Th 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing - Live write? Chat? Who knows?

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Published on November 01, 2022 08:00

[ISBW] Eden Robins talks Humor

ISBW PSAs

Brainstorming for NaNoWriMo Project

Good News Good News

Team Rejection count: 353

Main Topic: Humor, with a little Death

Eden Robins new book: When Franny Stands Up Finding catharsis in humor “Write from your trauma” https://www.brentforrester.com/ Looking at Death as the ultimate mystery Funny obits, mean obits, and the snark in between Web: https://www.monkeythumbs.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/edenrobins

Station Eternity is OUT by the way. Go get your copy from your favorite bookseller!

Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Twitch schedule Oct. 31-Nov 3(Eastern time): M 4:30pm: Ditch Diggers with Kameron Hurley T 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing NaNoWriMo Launch! W - Canceled for time being until I restructure Th 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing - Live write? Chat? Who knows?

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Published on November 01, 2022 08:00

[ISBW] [Bite-sized] Frantic Last Minute Plan

Recorded October 31, 2022

There's not much more to say. It's the last day of prep and I'm frantic and wired. Wish me luck. As I wish you luck! Remember, the daily show goes to Patreon-only starting tomorrow! Join the ISBW NaNoWriMo Discord!

Where to find me!

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Published on October 31, 2022 15:00

[ISBW] [Bite-sized] NaNoWrimo Prep Time!

Recorded October 30, 2022

What are you going to do to make your day go smoother? Set up coffee, tea, rewards, snacks, get it all in place!

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Published on October 30, 2022 15:00

[ISBW] [Bite-Sized] "I could do that if I wanted to..."

Recorded October 29, 2022

When we avoid taking a chance on something, we tell ourselves that we could have succeeded if we had made the choice to do so. I could have done that -- if I'd wanted to. It saves us from realizing that sometimes things don't work out when we take the chance. But it also means we don't accomplish some things we may have otherwise, had we taken the chance. And I'm not entirely talking about y'all...

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Published on October 29, 2022 15:00

[ISBW] [Bite-sized] Great Artists Steal

Recorded October 28, 2022

When doing your outline, don't be afraid to consider books you've already read. Remember, great artists steal.

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Published on October 28, 2022 15:00

[ISBW] [Bite-Sized] Your Output Is Cyclical and That's OK

Capitalism says today must earn/be better than yesterday! But how feasible is that? A look at the stock market says... not very much.

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Published on October 26, 2022 15:00

[ISBW] [Bite-Sized] Comic Sans Trick??

Recorded October 24, 2022 So apparently there's a Comic Sans Trick that is good at helping productivity. I'm testing this today. Also I hate recording on the weekend. I will have to take this into account when planning for daily NaNo show next month. Comic Sans trick article at Lifehacker

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Published on October 25, 2022 11:00

[ISBW] A Deeper Dive into POV

ISBW PSAs

2022 Total Word Count: ??? Solo RPG project Daily Podcast Schedule for NaNoWriMo Prep

Good News Good News

Team Rejection count: 348 Fountain pen: $14k. Is it really a magic wand?

Main Topic: Point of View

The subtle and overt bigotry against various groups is still strong, in life & in fiction The POV of privilege and misconception Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Twitch schedule Oct. 24-Oct 27 (Eastern time): M 12:00p,: Ditch Diggers T 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing with Eden Robins (rescheduled) W - Canceled for time being until I restructure Th 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing with Jule Selbo (rescheduled)

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Published on October 25, 2022 09:00