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Ditch Diggers

Ditch Diggers

By: Mur Lafferty
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 Treat your writing like a blue collar job. Doctors don't get doctor block and ditch diggers don't get ditch digger block, and working writers can't get writer's block. Business and humor.Copyright 2024 Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • [DD] Can Mur do ALL the things?

    [DD] Can Mur do ALL the things?
    Dec 18 2025

    "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.

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    (This post went live for supporters on December 16, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon!)

    Links:

    • Naomi Alderman
    • Zombies, Run!
    • Now You See Me (movie)

    Evergreen Links:

    • Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher
    • Mur Lafferty
    • Mur on Focusmate!
    • Mur on Instagram, Youtube
    • Support via Patreon!
    • Theme song by Devo Spice
    Support Local Book Stores!
    Ditch Diggers credits:
    theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
    site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
    November 29, 2025 | Season 11 Ep 9 | murverse.com
    "Can Mur Do ALL the Things?" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
    is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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    46 mins
  • [DD] Dusty Hats and Burnt Out Pokemon Trainers

    [DD] Dusty Hats and Burnt Out Pokemon Trainers
    Nov 9 2025

    "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 impacts our creative lives.

    (This post went live for supporters on November 6, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon!)

    Links:

    • Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher)
    • NaNoWriMo 2.0
    • Animal Crossing
    • Pokemon Legends Z to A
    • Traveler's Company
    • Roterfaden
    • Hobonichi

    Evergreen Links:

    • Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher
    • Mur Lafferty
    • Mur on Focusmate!
    • Mur on Instagram, Youtube
    • Support via Patreon!
    • Theme song by Devo Spice
    Support Local Book Stores!
    Ditch Diggers credits:
    theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
    site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
    November 9, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 8 | murverse.com
    "Dusty Hats and Burnt Out Pokemon Trainers" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
    is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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    55 mins
  • [DD] AI Settlements and NaNoWriMo

    [DD] AI Settlements and NaNoWriMo
    Nov 8 2025

    "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 Patreon!)

    Links:

    • Leigh Bardugo
    • Science Fiction Fantasy Writers Association
    • 4 the Words

    Evergreen Links:

    • Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher
    • Mur Lafferty
    • Mur on Focusmate!
    • Mur on Instagram, Youtube
    • Support via Patreon!
    • Theme song by Devo Spice
    Support Local Book Stores!
    Ditch Diggers credits:
    theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
    site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
    November 7, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 7 | murverse.com
    "AI Settlements and NaNoWriMo" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
    is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
    Show More Show Less
    49 mins
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