[ISBW] The Secret Bully: The Nap I Should Be Writing podcast

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"Nothing's easy, man; being an adult sucks." -Mur Lafferty

In this episode, we dive deep into Bully #5: The Nap.

We discuss the sneaky ways the Nap can derail our writing plans. Rest is vital, but The Nap isn't rest. It's escape. We also discusses the importance of sleep hygiene and how to combat the allure of a cozy nap when creativity calls.

We touch on the other bullies we've encountered along the way, including Bart, The Blade, The Sponge, and Despair, each representing unique obstacles in the creative process. (Still 3 to go!)

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August 22, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 12 | murverse.com "The Silent Bully: The Nap" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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