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I Should Be Writing

Mur Lafferty

Booking Overview

This is a writing-advice show focused on overcoming creative blocks, building sustainable writing habits, and navigating authorship, with mostly solo episodes and occasional interviews with authors and writing educators. Credible pitches include published authors, writing teachers, publishing professionals, and experts on the craft or business of writing; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because the show features accessible practitioners rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

lafferty.assistant@gmail.com

mur@murverse.com

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Host

Mur Lafferty - Award-winning author, podcaster, editor, and writing educator known for work in science fiction and for creating programming about the craft and business of writing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, writing teachers, and knowledgeable practitioners who can offer concrete guidance on the craft, habits, or business of writing.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or other substantial writing credits, Teaching or mentoring experience, Professional experience with literary agents, publishing, or writing practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Isaac Green - Master Of Fine Arts Programs, Writing Energy, Finding An Agent, And Maintaining Writing Consistency.

Recent Topics

Writing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Author Careers, Writing Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
I Should Be Writing
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[ISBW] Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome

October 05, 2026

ISBW 22.21 It's time to talk about Imposter Syndrome, where it comes from, and how to handle it. If we can. I'm not sure I'm qualified.  In other news I have a new logo, leaning into the age of the podcast and the shiny new fountain pen crow friend designed by NumbersNinja!  (Yeah i'm gonna have merch soon) This post went live for supporters on September 30, 2026. If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon! Remember you can join us on Thursdays, 3pm Eastern on Twitch! The nex...

[ISBW] Isaac Green says Start Before You're Ready

September 21, 2026

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...

[ISBW] The Magic Bullet Myth

September 18, 2026

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 ...

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Frequently asked questions

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I Should Be Writing
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How do I get in touch with I Should Be Writing?

I Should Be Writing is hosted by Mur Lafferty. Its publicly listed emails are lafferty.assistant@gmail.com and mur@murverse.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for I Should Be Writing?

The publicly listed emails for I Should Be Writing: lafferty.assistant@gmail.com and mur@murverse.com.

How many listeners does I Should Be Writing have?

Podseeker estimates I Should Be Writing reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for I Should Be Writing?

I Should Be Writing typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, writing teachers, and knowledgeable practitioners who can offer concrete guidance on the craft, habits, or business of writing. Common among recent guests: Published books or other substantial writing credits; Teaching or mentoring experience; Professional experience with literary agents, publishing, or writing practice. Recent guests include Isaac Green.

How hard is it to get booked on I Should Be Writing?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does I Should Be Writing cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Author Careers, and Writing Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

lafferty.assistant@gmail.com

mur@murverse.com

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