I Should Be Writing is hosted by Mur Lafferty, a Hugo award-winning author and podcaster. The show offers writing advice, craft discussion and guest interviews aimed at getting past writer's block and imposter syndrome. It has 50 episodes released roughly every nine days, typically 30 to 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A established writing-craft show with a loyal, book-buying audience
- Weekly-style episodes about writing craft and motivation reach authors and aspiring writers.
- Apple Podcasts shows 327 ratings with a 4.3 average across 50 episodes.
- Host also runs a book giveaway series and sells her own novels, suiting book-adjacent offers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- encouraging, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists a Patreon and newsletter link on the website and the About page, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover writing craft, imposter syndrome and book giveaways with no explicit content flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | murverse.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id79085800 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/IShouldBeWriting |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| [ISBW] The Lonesome October Club | 2026-10-14 | 31 min |
| [ISBW] Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome | 2026-10-05 | 29 min |
| [ISBW] Isaac Green says Start Before You're Ready | 2026-09-21 | 39 min |
| [ISBW] The Magic Bullet Myth | 2026-09-18 | 22 min |
| [ISBW] Emotions are Stupid | 2026-09-14 | 38 min |
| [ISBW] AMA and Silly Notebook Problems | 2026-08-19 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you'll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.
About I Should Be Writing
I Should Be Writing is a writing advice podcast hosted by Mur Lafferty, a Hugo award-winning author and podcaster, according to her website. Each episode tackles writer's block, imposter syndrome, craft questions and interviews with other authors, with a typical length of 30 to 40 minutes. The show has released 50 episodes on a cadence of about one every nine days, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows 327 ratings with a 4.3 average.
Listeners are mostly writers, estimated from the feed and ratings rather than published download data, and the audience is likely concentrated in the United States and United Kingdom. The feed and website show no visible sponsors, while the website links to a Patreon and a newsletter.
Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which implies roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. The show suits writing tools, book launches and productivity brands targeting authors.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. I Should Be Writing can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about I Should Be Writing
How much does I Should Be Writing charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The rate is an estimate and the show has no published rate card.
What is I Should Be Writing about?
I Should Be Writing is a podcast by Mur Lafferty offering writing advice on overcoming blocks, imposter syndrome and craft, with author interviews and about 50 episodes so far.
How do I contact I Should Be Writing about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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