• [DD] Worldcon 2024 Debrief (AKA how have I not released this yet???)

  • Oct 4 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
  • Podcast

[DD] Worldcon 2024 Debrief (AKA how have I not released this yet???)

  • Summary

  • "Networking is just meeting people and having them remember you exist." - Ursula Vernon

    Transcript

    (This post went live for supporters on October 2, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

    In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon return from their adventures in Scotland and dive into the art of networking. They explore the nuances of making connections in the writing world, share tales from Worldcon, and discuss the challenges and joys of upcoming conventions.

    The duo also tackles the importance of maintaining a presence in the ever-shifting landscape of social media and the significance of in-person networking at conventions. From the intricacies of interactive fiction to the recent developments at SFWA, Mur and Ursula cover a wide range of topics with the wisdom you have come to expect from them.

    Highlights include:

    • Networking strategies and the importance of being present
    • Worldcon reflections and Ursula's Hugo win
    • Upcoming conventions and the art of balancing work with travel
    • Social media alternatives in a post-Twitter world
    • Interactive fiction and the joy of hidden Easter eggs

    Links:

    • Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher
    • Mur Lafferty
    • Devo Spice
    • TJ Klune
    • Worldcon
    • Bubonicon
    • Magic: The Gathering
    • Baldur's Gate 3
    • Tor Books
    • Blue Sky

    Evergreen Links:

    • Mur on Focusmate!
    • Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube
    • Newsletter, The Hot Mic
    • Support via Patreon! Or Substack!
    • Theme song by Devo Spice
    • Check Bookshop.org for all mentioned books!
    Support Local Book Stores!
    Ditch Diggers credits:
    theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja,
    site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon).
    October 2, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 4 | murverse.com
    "Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
    is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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