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“Mur keeps it real and gives executable advice and straight talk. Must listen for aspiring authors”
Duvni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“Impeccable vibes.”
Jim Egbort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/22
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“Have enjoyed this show but as a fan of comedy I can’t listen to someone preach about what humor is acceptable. All humor is acceptable in the realm of comedy… you don’t have to listen if it offends your delicate sensibilities. Stop preaching/virtue signaling. thanks”
XmasYvonne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/22
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“Listening to the “I Should Be Writing” podcast is a bit like having coffee with an old friend who unabashedly shares their vulnerabilities with you and reminds you that it’s okay to be imperfect. I give it four, rather than five, stars because the production quality and editing can be a bit...”Read full review »
Oraxis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/21
“Mur has an entertaining way of presenting material, methods, and tips that may help with writing and life. She is also on Twitch live streaming and Patreon too. Highly recommend.”
Jazzmine2023 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/21
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“Unsubscribed today after realizing this show had just become a diary of an exhausted depressed writer. It used to be filled with lots of practical advice with a great message. The episodes were infrequent but loaded with good tips. Lately the show has just become a personal speakerphone where she...”Read full review »
12 badgers in a human costume via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/21
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“Great practical advice. motivation, and integrity.”
cs_running_man via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/20
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“Suggestion: put an image on Apple Podcasts. Right now there’s no image or visual branding.”
Noel Davila via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/20
“Mur Lafferty covers so many degrees of what it takes to be a writer, from the big picture to the day to day. Tune in and learn something. It’s a true pleasure.”
Squishmisface via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/18
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“You know those TV shows that go on for years past their prime? ISBW is the podcast equivalent of that. I listened since pretty much the beginning, then Ms. Lafferty allowed her personal issues and politics to pollute the direction of the show. I get enough agenda-driven media thrown at me from...”Read full review »
DJ Daddy B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/18
“I should be writing is the first podcast I listened to about writing and it is really one of the best. Mur, while published, brings a humanity and candor about writing life. She talks about struggles of writing, her experiences with agents, and all around pushes the listener to not give up and...”Read full review »
wilmasterofeverything via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/17
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“I really love especially how podcaster opens up about depression and how it affects her writing work, yet the message is still, "We can do this, we can keep moving forward." Great insights.”Read full review »
DaniSubi1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/17
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“Only listened to one episode so far, and already I'm loving how relatable it is. Especially about the bad days. Strangely it makes me feel more hopeful. Can't wait to listen more, and maybe even buy the book :)”
Sorana3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/15/17
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“I had high hopes for this little podcast. The author seems like a very nice person, however over 50% of the (short) podcast is ramblings of her life, what she did this weekend etc. the sound quality is not consistent but it's clear. It's also kind of all over the place.
The only reason I...”Read full review »
KAHCB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/17
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Caltothelay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/16
“This podcast inspired me to take writing more seriously, to start writing every day, and to even start my own podcast. After listening to a few episodes, you'll be sucked into Mur's world and crave her next monologue. Her candid, intimate way of laying everything out for her listeners...”Read full review »
Peter Gard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/16
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“Her voice and personality sounds just like a language arts teacher at my school... It's kinda scary! Ms. Willow is it you?????”Read full review »
JazzieTheBoss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/16
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“Must listen to podcast for any want to be writer or someone who just likes to hear writers talk.”
@MyFavePacker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/16
“I’ve been listening to Mur since she was a “wannabe” writer to becoming a published author, and she has always offered solid advice and encouragement. Mur is a born teacher. I’ve cut back on most of my podcasts due to time, but this is one I still look forward to seeing in my podcast feed.”
tinac1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/16
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“I stumbled around this podcast and fell in love. Thanks to Mur I am writing agian! Thanks Mur!!!”
xxbatgirlxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/16
“I’ve been listening to ISBW since 2005, and it is hands down my FAVORITE writing podcast (well, except for Ditch Diggers, which is also amazing). You rock, Mur. Thank you.”
bqueeen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/16
“Mur does a fantastic job of sharing a frank, down-to-earth portrayal of the act of writing and the life of a writer. No romantic pie-in-the-sky notions here, just an impressively honest look at all the stress, joy, and day-to-day-ness of writing. Well worth listening to if you consider yourself...”Read full review »
Peter Byrne via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/14/14
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“I really benefit from mightymurs advice, and I also just enjoy listening to her. "Cloths need to get washed, kids need to be fed." She talks about integrating the writers life along with every day family responsibilities better than anyone I know. I look forward to each new episode.”Read full review »
geostrophi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/14
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“Although the content is good, Mur's actual speech patterns can be very irritating. She speaks incredibly slowly and it's difficult to try and stay concentrated. This is most obvious when she's talking to someone else, and they can't tell whether she's waiting for more or just thinking before she...”Read full review »
Ryan McCulloch via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/03/14
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“Why would someone who is not a writer listen to ISBW? At first glance it would seem to make no sense. Well, actually, I recommend it to a lot of nonwriters, for it helps keep you motivated for anything that you wish to establish as a daily habit, or that annoying daily habit you need to break. Of...”Read full review »
Criswell Weatherman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/14
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“It's great to get advice from Mur Lafferty, as she began this podcast before she was a 'professional' writer, and has continued to share stories of her life to her first big sale and beyond.”Read full review »
Stardust Tesseract via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/13
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“I adore this podcast. It's not primarily practical writing advice (it has some, but if that's what you are after go to writing excuses). Instead, what Mur emphasizes is the emotional consequences and struggled of being a professional writer. I think many of us can sympathize with her...”Read full review »
Spoon Slayer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/13
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“I really like I should be Writing. It's not the most concise writing show (I'd recommend "Writing Excuses") and often the host wanders of with some tangents. It does cover a lot of the psychological aspects of writing and can be very motivating. I should be Writing frequently has interviews with...”Read full review »
MoritzBt via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/30/13
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“High quality, common sense advice on writing. This is now my go to podcast!”
Rfuerer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/13
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“Mur Lafferty is the host, and now published author, who talks unashamedly about writing and her own ups and downs with the process, finding an agent, getting published and even her own life. Whatever you're suffering Mur has likely gone through and her ultimate advice - you should be...”Read full review »
GPellechi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/13
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“Mur Lafferty almost perfectly embodies that little voice in the back of my head. I've been listening to back episodes since I found this gem, and the Letter to Mur episode on April 30th is absolutely what I hear sometimes.
Lafferty has a great presence and confidence as she talks, and...”Read full review »
Brattye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/13
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“Great show. Likes Mur's work for a number of years but only found this one about a year ago and I love it. Listened to all the back episodes I could and my only complaint is the occasional gaps. But hey! She's writing! And we get great books like her "Shamblers' guide to New York" that she is...”Read full review »
GethinJenkins via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/20/13
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“I don't remember how I found ISBW, but I'm glad I did. Mur is a fantastic host and I have been consistently entertained.”Read full review »
T13 Asps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/13
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“The host's.
Meandering thought process.
Asides.
And halting delivery will.
Drive you.
Mad.”Read full review »
TimToon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/13
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“I've been listening to this podcast for years. Mur is insightful, authentic and her show is full of fantastic content. Keep the great work up!”
GodlyGil via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/31/13
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“Mur Lafferty does a great job of talking about all aspects of the writer's life and craft that confront beginners, dealing openly with her own quest to get published. She does listener feedback, interviews, and 'rapid fire' episodes. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the writer's life...”Read full review »
DJ-Scribbler via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
03/31/13
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“Mur is an inspiration to us all…if you have even the slightest interest in writing (or any creative output), you have to listen to this show. She has important things to say about determination, persistence and confidence (along with tons of other things). The show is so good we even featured...”Read full review »
SnugRadio via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/11/13
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“I was introduced to this podcast through another podcast on writing. The interviews Mur provides are excellent and insightful. Her own discussions are thought provoking and full of good advice. One of the things I really like about Mur, because it is so rare, is her willingness to point people in...”Read full review »
AlanWesK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/13
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“I Should be Writing bills itself as the show for wanna-be fiction writers. That is a bit of misnomer. The show is really for working wannabe fiction writers. I would call them Aspiring Authors to differentiate them from the "oh I should write a novel someday" crowd.
The show...”Read full review »
mmp_photos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/12
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“Excellent podcast, inspiring and full of great advice. It's been great following Mur on her publishing journey, and hearing her talk about writing has helped me stay focused on getting my own writing work done.”Read full review »
Jessbeanster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/12
“I Should Be Writing is great for aspiring writers, especially if speculative fiction is your area of interest. The feedback episodes are great, as Mur answers questions and discusses topics suggested by the listeners. The interviews are great because Mur's style is that of an aspiring writer...”Read full review »
Gargafield via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/31/12
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“The vast majority of the time I throughly enjoy listening to Mur and she motivates me to get to writing. I just wish she would avoid the tapioca moments and spread out the production of episodes a bit.
Despite not agreeing with her opinions on occassion, I will keep coming back for more!”
Phillip C. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/12
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“Mur delivers what "want-to-be-fiction-writers" want to hear. She is relatable, reliable, and realistic. And not too bad a writer herself. Keep it going Mur and now I should be writing.”Read full review »
Mikey Stephenson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/12
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“Always enjoyable, often thought provoking, sometimes inspiring. It's great to have Mur as my podcast friend.”Read full review »
Margaret R via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/12
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“Every time I finish listening to an episode, I can't wait for the next one. Mur is so down to earth and real. She's honest and open about her experiences and generous with her advice. She makes the lonely act of being a writer a little less so for all of us would-be-writers out there. I also like...”Read full review »
petmyrhino via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/10/11
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“I stumbled upon this podcast and have loved every second of it. Her topics of discussion are great to hear for the beginning writer. Her advice for more advanced writers provides a great pick me up. Her interview style makes it easy to listen. Yes, she does briefly get off topic at times, but not...”Read full review »
Dawglb75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/11
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“A lot of incoherent rambling and at times whining”
Brian D1122 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/11
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“I just love Mur's podcast. I listen to many good ones, amongst them Paula B. and Writing Excuses but Mur's is the best. Always encouraging, always honest, always awesome, Barbara”
Bagehot2012 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/22/11
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“I turn to this podcast when I feel like throwing my keyboard out a window. Mur does not sugar-coat the writing life, but shares her own ups and downs, with blunt honesty. Great interviews, practical advice, and a glimpse into the life of a working writer. Always on my iPod.
Karma Lee Nash”
Karma Lee Nash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/11
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“If you're looking for encouragement with a down-to-earth voice, this is the podcast for you. Mur has access to some great people for great interviews about the writing industry. Both she and her guests tell it like it is. And it's nice to hear how she's moving forward in her own...”Read full review »
Pixy SilverRose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/11
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