Shows From the Murverse

I discovered that the Story Grid method is more of an editing tool than an outline tool, but we talk about that. You can see more resources at the Story Grid website. NOTE- I am now on YouTube with these videos! So you don’t have to wonder what you missed in the stream!   ALSO […]

This one went MUCH better, so for me, Saving the Cat is better than Snowflake. It’s still a long video, so it’s only on Twitch till October 14, 2020. Update- it’s currently on YouTube for the foreseeable future! Tuesday we cover the Story Grid method (live — it’ll be on the feed next Thursday)! Support […]

We welcome Andrea back to the show, talking transmedia, marketing, and her new book, America, Inc. Matt and Mur come to you live from the library of witty comebacks in the Ditch Diggers manor with special guest, author and transmedia writer, Andrea Phillips! Mur begins the show by depressing everyone immensely with a reminder of […]

This is the audio for a LONG video and it seems people don’t like you to post 1hr + videos to Youtube when you’re not fancy and verified. So the video is on Twitch for TWO WEEKS only, check it out if you want. Next Tuesday we cover Story Grid LIVE on Twitch! Support this […]

I like to plan early, and through long discussion we worked out what we’re doing for NaNoWriMo. Reruns for the daily show and live virtual write-ins for the streams! Note: I lost the stream in the middle and had to reconnect. I’ve edited the two halves together but I’m noticeably flustered for the second half. Support […]

Mike Underwood comes on to talk to us about his new book, ANNIHILATION ARIA (The Space Operas, Vol. 1), but the talk also goes into Mike’s experience with book marketing, and, boy, the stuff he tells us, no lie, is enlightening. Matt and Mur come to you live from the haberdasher in the Ditch Diggers […]

It’s been a rough few days, but I’m back to talk about agents being people, too, still addressing ADD and productivity (I’m seriously considering writing a LARPing a responsible human blog series), and how to handle an editor who doesn’t use Track Changes. (Wha?) Other things: Catch the next live show on Twitch! Support this […]

I talk about training your brain, and as long as you do your part, you should start training your brain to do its part. Other things: Catch the next live show on Twitch! Support this podcast on Patreon! Atomic Habits Zumbo’s Just Desserts Blaseball (again) Escape Pod: The Science Fiction Anthology— Includes a new story […]

I’ve had a few bad days and am still dedicated to streaming on time, so I talk about what’s making me mad (because it does affect my creative pursuits.) I bet Terry Gross doesn’t bring her angst to her show… By the way, the Murverse newsletter is no more. I kinda did a rage-quit this […]

I’m not a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, but Doyle did one thing Christie didn’t: he made a brilliant sleuth and then gave him an antagonist just as smart. Other things: Catch the next live show on Twitch! Support this podcast on Patreon! Escape Pod: The Science Fiction Anthology— Includes a new story from […]