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Ditch Diggers

Release Date: 01/15/2025

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DD 12.6 No, it’s not dirty. Ursula is back from adventures in Spain (and adventures with a translator.) We talk about third book difficulties, travel, regal vs unregal elves, and, most importantly, the newest ethics rules the This post went live for supporters on August 7! If you want early, ad-free episodes, support at ! Evergreen Links: Mur on ! , Support via ! Theme song by Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by , art by , site hosted by (or ). August 12, 2025 | Season 12 Ep 6 | murverse.com “Lovecraft and Boobs" by is licensed under Mur and Ursula are fully supportive...

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DD 12.5 If you haven't heard, Ursula (T. Kingfisher) is writing the prequel novel for , the most popular Baldurs Gate 3 character. So of course we have to talk about work for hire, why you do it, what you receive from it, and how to get these jobs. Even if you're not a Baldur's Gate fan, work for hire is likely to come up in your writing career, and you should still check out the episode! This post went live for supporters on May 8! If you want early, ad-free episodes, support at ! Evergreen Links: Mur on ! , Support via ! Theme song by Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers...

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"Take the chance to talk to an author or hang out with them, because they die like any other people." DD 12.4 In this episode of Ditch Diggers, hosts Mur Lafferty and T. Kingfisher (Ursula) share our unfiltered thoughts on lessons learned from mistakes and regrets in our careers. We cover pen names, self promotion, and agent relationships. This post went live for supporters on May 9, 2026. If you want early, ad-free episodes, support at ! Evergreen Links: Mur on ! , Support via ! Theme song by Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by , art by , site hosted...

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"We need to write the weird stuff because that’s what makes us unique." ~ T. Kingfisher DD 12.3 In this episode of Ditch Diggers, hosts Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) discuss Ursula's upcoming release of her southern gothic horror novel, Wolf Worm, and then attack Mur with a double dog dare to finally write the weird stories of her heart. This post went live for supporters on March 25, 2026. If you want early, ad-free episodes, support at ! Evergreen Links: Mur on ! , Support via ! Theme song by Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by , art by...

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"I am LARPing as an extrovert." DD 12.2 Yeah, we know that K-Pop Idols have looks, style, and music and dance abilities--but what ELSE do they have that we don't? Support and guidance in dealing with fans. Ursula is back from three signings, and we talk about how to deal with long signing lines and more. [podcast_subscribe id="6236"] This post went live for supporters on February 17, 2026. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at ! Evergreen Links: Mur on ! , Support via !  Theme song by Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song...

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DD 12.1 Ursula and Mur are back to talk about conventions and our 2026 plans. Notable discussions: Do not use ChatGPT to vet your contracts! Ursula finished [REDACTED] book! Mur forgot to ask herself what she was working on, but it's a book. That's about it. This year Mur returns to at the end of January. (Alas, Kameron Hurley won't be attending this one.) Ursula has changed her mind regarding where she wants to die in a ditch. We've moved from Target to Costco. LARPing as an extrovert, and how to LARP as a confident person. Write your CV! Mur is GOH of this May! Also she'll attend in LA....

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We present a casual and chatty Ditch Diggers where we close up the year with discussions of 2026 prep, spicy Christmas romances, and New Years' traditions. And maybe future us doesn't need the apology that we haven't been consistent. (This post went live for supporters on December 23, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at !) Spicy Christmas romances: by B.K. Borison A Christmas Notch by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (3 book series, begins with: ) We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season with people you love, and that your pets eat zero...

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"You can pull it off if you write like an angel. I do not write like an angel." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) In this episode of Ditch Diggers, hosts Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher), talk about the horrors of ADHD convincing creative folk that they can do ALL the things.    (You can't do all the things.)   They also talk about Naomi Alderman’s acquisition of Six to Start, the company behind the popular Zombies, Run! app, and how storytelling is essential in gaming.  [podcast_subscribe id="6236"] (This post went live for supporters on December 16,...

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"The point of a planner is to make your life easier, not be a source of guilt and stress." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon are back and dive into the chaotic world of writing! We talk about everything from  the trials of managing multiple projects to the absurdities of planner systems. (And talk about a bunch of options we've tried!) Mur shares her recent experiences with her latest book, while Ursula discusses her creative process and the challenges of staying organized as a writer. We also explore the joys (and pitfalls) of social media and how it...

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"You should absolutely always write spite books." - Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) Unfortunately, this was recorded some time ago, but the Ditch Diggers tackle everything from the challenges of meeting deadlines to the complexities of AI settlements impacting authors. We touch on recent book releases, whirlwind tours, and the peculiarities of hotel bar conversations with state senators.  (This post went live for supporters on November 6, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at !) Links:  Evergreen Links: Mur on ! , Support via ! ...

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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!)

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

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December 30, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 6 | murverse.com
"Our Book Editing Process" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
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December 30, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 6 | murverse.com | Copyright 2024, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License