Episode Details

ISBW 22.13

Believe it or not, we got a feedback question to answer! We talk about how to get moving when you've stalled out on your writing routine, and a few of my secret anxieties. It boils down to:

Why are you doing this?

Notes:

• Escape Pod is a finalist for the Hugo and Ignyte awards! Amazing!
• I attended Viable Paradise once upon a time.
• Fix the News!
• Gail Carriger on Ditch Diggers
• JoCo's Thing a Week
• Beatnik Turtle's Song of the Day
• David Drake
• Elizabeth Bear on Ditch Diggers

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