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Just Keep WritingEpisode 160 - Trust the VisionThis week, we’ve got an almost full house talking about our intentions around writing in 2025.  Editor’s note: This episode is about as raw as it gets. We thought it would be a fun way to end 2024. Make sure to listen until the end! Happy Holidays! Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWritin...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 159 - An Interview with Kate MaruyamaThis week, LP and Wil sit down with Kate Maruyama to talk about writing horror, writing novellas, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Kate Maruyama Raw Dog Screaming Press Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @Brig...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 158 - An Interview with R.S.A GarciaThis week, Wil, LP, and Sameem interview R.S.A. Garcia! This episode is full of amazing stories you don’t want to miss.  Links mentioned during the show: R.S.A. Garcia –Website –Bluesky Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitte...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 157 - RejectomancyEpisode 157 - Rejectomancy   This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil discuss how they approach submitting their work and what they do when the rejections hit their inboxes. Is Rejectomancy a thing? Feel free to join the conversation in our Discord.  Links mentioned during the show: Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @dar...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 156 - Writing is Political: Building a Social StructureThis week, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil discuss how they approach social structures and politics as they write the worlds around their characters.   Links mentioned during the show: Cold Relations Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitt...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 155 - We Who Will Not DieThis week, Nick, LP and Sameem talk to Shingai about her novelette, “We Who Will Not Die.” There are a few spoilers so check out the link below and read this amazing story. Links mentioned during the show: We Who Will Not Die Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 154 - Reading to Master CraftThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Gabe talk about the books they’re reading that inform their craft, the books they put down, and what they can’t wait to read next. Links mentioned during the show: Being a Vampire Unrelenting Backerkit Dragonsteel Nexus Writing Excuses Retreats Worldcon Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 153 - Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil HimselfThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and LP discuss the Netflix show, Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.  Spoiler Warning: This show is amazing, so we couldn’t help but spoil a lot of it. Links mentioned during the show: Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.mar...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 152 - Character vs. PlotThis week, Marshall, Gabe, Sameem and Wil welcome RJ Taylor back to the show to discuss character versus plot driven stories. Don’t forget to jump into the JKW Discord to join the conversation! Links mentioned during the show: Vanishing Point by RJ Taylor –RJTaylorauthor.com Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 151 - Writing is PoliticalThis week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent and Wil discuss how politics influences the stories we tell and the stories we consume. Links mentioned during the show: How to Get Away with Murder Scandal Severance Silo Bitter Root Children of Time Flamer Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 150 - We’re Still WritingThis week, we gather everyone we can to discuss our writing goals, recent influences, inspirations, and what keeps us writing beyond episode 150.  Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram   Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: mars...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 149 - Refill Your CupThis week, Nick and Wil sit down with Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to discuss creativity in their work and what keeps them creative when it gets difficult. Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts –Episode 60 - JKW While Black: What If...? feat. Shingai Njeri Kagunda Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Cont...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 148 - Q&A With Agent Jennifer UddenThis week, Marshall, Nick, Gabe, Brent, LP, and Wil bring Jennifer Udden back to answer questions about the industry, querying, and so much more!  Thanks to our amazing community on Discord for great questions! Links mentioned during the show: Jennifer Udden –Manuscript Wish List –Laura Dail Literary Agency –Marrying In: A Tarquin Family Novel Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Insta...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 147 - Vessel: Power and PlaceThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Brent talk to Wil to talk about worldbuilding his Webtoon, Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series. Check out the link to the Webtoon below. Links mentioned during the show: Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.bri...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 146 - Sameem Siddiqui’s AirBody: A Deep DiveThis week, Nick, LP, and Shingai discuss Sameem’s short story Airbody which Clarkesworld Magazine published in 2020. Note: There are spoilers, so use the link below to read the story! Links mentioned during the show: AirBody Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTub...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 145 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Sameem and ShingaiThis week, Marshall, and Wil sit down with Sameem and Shingai to discuss the works that have influenced them as writers. This is the last in the series, so if you missed any, see episodes 136, 137, and 141. As always, use the links below to read the books yourself! Links mentioned during the show: Parable of the Sower - Octavia Butler The Sirens of Titan - Kurt Vonnegut She Tries Her Tongue, Her Silence Softly Breaks - M. Nourbse Phillips  The Paper Menagerie - Ken Liu Augustown - Kei M...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 144 - Agenting with Jennifer UddenThis week, Marshall, Nick, Gabe and Wil sit down with Jennifer Udden to discuss her return to agenting and so much more!  Don’t forget to head to our Discord to submit questions for our upcoming Jennifer Udden agent Q&A episode! Links mentioned during the show: Jennifer Udden –Manuscript Wish List –Laura Dail Literary Agency –Marrying In: A Tarquin Family Novel Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 143 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 9)This week, join Nick, Wil, Gabriel F. Salmerón, and Sameem Siddiqui as they close out their discussion about Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Refuse to Be Done Midnight Robber Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWritin...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 142 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 8)The East Coast Crew is back! Join Wil, Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda as they talk about part 2 of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Refuse to Be Done Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWr...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 141 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Marshall and WilThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and Wil continue discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, Marshall and Wil share the works that form their creative research. Use the links below to read the books yourself! Links mentioned during the show: Well-Loved Book Pictures Dragonlance Chronicles (Dragons of Autumn Twilight) The Dark Tower Legend of Drizzt The Old Man’s War Series Six of Crows Dawn  Anita Blake series History is All You Left Me ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 140 - Calamity with Constance FayThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil, sit down with day-one listener, friend, and author of Calamity, Constance Fay! Note: There aren’t too many spoilers for the novel, but use the links below to buy Calamity and pre-order Fiasco before we have Constance on again! Links mentioned during the show: Calamity Fiasco Constance Fay Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 139 - DaVaun Sanders and the Peerless Magic CrewThis week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit down with DaVaun Sanders to talk about his writing journey and his debut novel: Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew.  Note: There aren’t many spoilers in this episode, but there are a few. Use the links below to buy this incredibly fun book today! Links mentioned during the show: Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew Papa Legba Has Entered the Chat FIYAH Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 138 - Vessel: Creating a Web ComicThis week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Gabe and Brent sit down with Wil to talk about his Webtoon, Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series. Check out the link to the Webtoon below! Links mentioned during the show: Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Web...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 137 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Brent and GabeThis week, Marshall, Nick, Gabe, Brent, LP and Wil continue discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, Brent and Gabe share the works that form their creative research. Use the links below to read the books yourself! Links mentioned during the show: Animorphs: The Hork-Bajir Chronicles The Scar Three Parts Dead Acacia The Kingkiller Chronicle - Patrick Rothfuss The Green Bone Saga - Fonda Lee The Reckoners - Brandon Sanderson African Immortals - Tananarive Due
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 135 - Magic Systems: A Necessary Chaos (Part 4)This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit back down with Brent to talk about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. This time it’s all about magic systems! There will be spoilers, so buy this book now!  Links mentioned during the show: A Necessary Chaos Neon Hemlock Writing Excuses Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Mar...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 134 - Suyi Davies Okungbowa: Son of the StormThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and and Wil welcome back Suyi Davies Okungbowa to talk about his epic fantasy novel Son of the Storm. Note: There are a few spoilers so pick up the book and the sequel, Warrior of the Wind now! Links mentioned during the show: Suyi Davies Okungbowa  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: W...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 133 - A Necessary Chaos (Part 3)This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit back down with Brent to talk about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. This time it’s all about writing through hard times. There will be spoilers, so buy this book now!  Links mentioned during the show: A Necessary Chaos Neon Hemlock Writing Excuses Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 132 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 7)This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Refuse to Be Done Arcane Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 131 - A Necessary Chaos (Part 2)This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit back down with Brent to talk about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. This time it’s all about world building and character. There will be spoilers, so buy this book now!  Links mentioned during the show: A Necessary Chaos Neon Hemlock Writing Excuses Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 130 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 6)This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 129 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 5)This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back new JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, and Sameem Siddiqui to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Refuse to Be Done Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 128 - A Necessary ChaosThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and LP talk to Brent about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. Buy this book now!  Links mentioned during the show: A Necessary Chaos Neon Hemlock Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nich...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 127 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 4)This week, Nick, and LP welcome back JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts –Episode 60 - JKW While Black: What If...? feat. Shingai Njeri Kagunda Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 126 - FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE - Building an AnthologyThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent talk to Phoebe Wagner, prolific editor and writer, about FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE, an anthology discussing the intersections between cyberpunk and solarpunk. They ask her about the construction of an anthology, solicitation of authors and discuss a few of the stories (including Brent’s) in the anthology. Links mentioned during the show: Fighting for the Future: Cyberpunk and Solarpunk Tales Izzy Wasserstein Brent Lambert When We Hold Each Other Up Android Press Phoebe Wagner Support the Sh...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 125 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 3)This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back new JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Refuse to Be Done Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 124 - What’s in a First Line?This week, Marshall and Nick discuss what’s in a first line while at Western Colorado University for their final week of their Masters in Fine Arts program. Follow along as Marshall and Nick discuss the voice, tone, worldbuilding and character building across some of their favorite books.  Links mentioned during the show: My Country is a Ghost - Eugenia Triantafyllou   “When Niovi tried to smuggle her mother’s ghost into the new country, she found herself being passed from one security officer to another, detailing her mother’s place and date of death over...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 123 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 2)This week, LP, and Wil welcome back new JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell.   Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discor...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 122 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 1)This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back new JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to start their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell. Links mentioned during the show: Refuse to Be Done Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 121 - Finding Hope in Queer Characters: Cassandra WestlakeThis week, in the last Pride episode for June 2023, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and Wil are joined by Cassandra Westlake to talk about her writing journey and attending Western Colorado’s master’s program. Links mentioned during the show: Cassandrawestlake.com  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 120 - Izzy Wasserstein: All The Hometowns You Can’t Stay Away FromThis week, in the fourth of five Pride episodes for June 2023, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil are joined by Izzy Wasserstein to talk about her short story collection from Neon Hemlock, All The Hometowns You Can’t Stay Away From. Links mentioned during the show: All The Hometowns You Can’t Stay Away From Izzy Wasserstein –Twitter –These Fragile Graces Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Tw...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 119 - Dave Ring: The Hidden OnesThis week, in the third of five Pride episodes for June 2023, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil are joined once again by Dave Ring. This time, they talk about Dave’s novella, The Hidden Ones. Links mentioned during the show: Dave-ring / Twitter Neon Hemlock Dresden Files by Jim Butcher Laurell K Hamilton Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 118 - Indie Publisher: Neon HemlockThis week, in the second of five Pride episodes for June 2023, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil talk to Dave Ring about his indie press, Neon Hemlock. Links mentioned during the show: Neon Hemlock Dave-ring / Twitter M.I.C.E. Baffling Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 117 - Victor Manibo: The SleeplessThis week, in the first of five Pride episodes for June 2023, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil talk to Victor Manibo about his book, The Sleepless.  Links mentioned during the show: Victor Manibo Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitt...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 116 - Having a FamilyEpisode 116 - Having a Family   This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome new JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to the show. They interview them about why they write, what they write, and gain some insight into what makes them ideal hosts. Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts –Episode 60 - JKW While Black: Wh...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 115 - C.S. Malerich: The Factory Witches of LowellThis week, Marshall, LP and Wil interview C.S. Malerich about her novella, The Factory Witches of Lowell. They talk about what inspired the book, unionizing, and much more! Note: Minor spoilers for the book, so use the links below to grab a copy!  Links mentioned during the show: C.S. Malerich The Factory Witches of Lowell Caliban and the Witch Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord F...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 114 - Piper J. Drake: Wings Once Cursed and BoundThis week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit back down with Piper J. Drake to talk about her new book, Wing Once Cursed and Bound! The interview is mostly spoiler free, but used the link below to buy Piper’s book! Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 113 - Choices in Writing with Piper J. DrakeJust Keep Writing: Episode XX Show Notes   Episode 113 - Choices in Writing with Piper J. Drake   This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit back down with Piper J. Drake to discuss choices in writing. Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Mia P. Manansala’s Arsenic and Adobo Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! Ju...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 112 - Non-Western Story Structure with Piper J. Drake (Part 2)This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit back down with Piper J. Drake to continue their discussion of non-western story structure. Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.bri...
2023-03-2455 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 111 - Non-Western Story Structure with Piper J. DrakeThis week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit down with Piper J. Drake to discuss non-western story structure. Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@bri...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 110 - JKW While Black: Bendi Barrett’s Empire of the FeastThis week, Marshall, Brent and LP celebrate the last week of Black History Month 2023 with the author of the novella EMPIRE OF THE FEAST. Bendi Barrett is a writer of speculative fiction, erotica, and games whose novella mashes together sex magic, court intrigue, murder mystery, amnesiac protagonist, an insurrection in less than 40,000 words. We have a lot of fun in this episode, lots of laughter. Spoilers abound so please read first. Content Warning: There are some explicit conversations about the sex in the book.  Links mentioned during the show: Bendi Barrett E...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 109 - JKW While Black: Arley Sorg- Hardest Working Man in the SciFi BusinessThis week, Marshall and LP celebrate the third week of Black History Month 2023 with the Hardest Working Man in SciFi. Journalist, senior editor, and fiction editor, Arley Sorg is known for his plethora of jobs, his affirmations for marginalized writers, and his unique perspective of Black and Queer Representation in speculative fiction. Links mentioned during the show: Arley Sorg What You Might Have Missed Fantasy Magazine: Reclaiming a Traditional African Genre: The AfroSurrealism of Ngano Fantasy Magazine: We Are the Mountain: A Look at the Inactive Protagonist ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 108 - JKW While Black: Yvette Lisa Ndlovu- Drinking from Graveyard WellsThis week, Marshall and LP have a conversation with Yvette Lisa Ndlovu to discuss her short story collection, Drinking from Graveyard Wells. Check out the link below to pre-order this amazing collection of stories. Links mentioned during the show: Yvette Lisa Ndlovu Pre-order Drinking from Graveyard Wells Twitter Instagram TikTok Works/Authors in conversation with: NoViolet Bulawayo Lesley Nneka Arimah Carmen Maria Machado Shingai Njeri Kagunda Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 107 - JKW While Black: Futureland with Hugh H.D. HunterHappy Black History Month! This week, Marshall and LP sit down with Hugh H.D. Hunter to discuss his traditional publishing debut novel: Futureland.  Links mentioned during the show: Cake Creative Kitchen Lamar Giles Pet by Akwaeke Emezi Hugh’s Links Hugh’s Site Futureland: Battle for the Park  Something Like Right Voodoonauts Present: (Re)Living Mythology Hugh’s Patreon Torment: a novella Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 106 - Mary Robinette Kowal: The Spare ManThis week, Nick and Wil sit down with Mary Robinette Kowal to talk about her new book, The Spare Man. Check out the link below to buy a copy today! Links mentioned during the show: Mary Robinette Kowal Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.bri...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 105 - JKW While Black: 2022 and BeyondThis week, Marshall, Brent, and LP reflect on this past year and discuss their writing goals, and current and future projects.  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: ...
2023-01-0658 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 104 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: Section VThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, LP, and Wil talk about the last section of Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders. This is the last of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Happy Holidays! Links mentioned during the show: Black Spec Report Fantasma Literary Magazine Voodoonauts Presents: (Re)Living Mythology Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Tw...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 103 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: Section IVThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, LP, and Wil are back to talk section four of Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charle Jane Anders. This is the sixth of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Links mentioned during the show: Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouT...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 102 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: Section III (Part 2)This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, LP, and Wil are back to talk section three of Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charle Jane Anders. This is the fifth of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Links mentioned during the show: Faithful Delirium by Brent Lambert Nominate LP and JKW Print Run Podcast Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!
2022-11-2558 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 101 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: Section IIIThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, LP, and Wil discuss section three of Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charle Jane Anders. This is the fourth of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Links mentioned during the show: The World of Juno: A secondary world history and anthology MoCon Faithful Delirium by Brent Lambert Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!
2022-11-1158 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 100 - Where we went and where are we goingThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, Brent and LP reflect on the last 100 episodes, and what they hope for on the next 100 more.   Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 99 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: Section IIThis week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, LP, and Wil discuss section two of Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charle Jane Anders. This is the third of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Links mentioned during the show: Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Mars...
2022-10-1450 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 98 - Memoirs from a Writing WorkshopThis week, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down with LP Kindred to talk about his time at Clarion.  Links mentioned during the show: LP Kindred Clarion West Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil: ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 97 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: Section IThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Brent discuss section one of Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charle Jane Anders. This is the second of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Links mentioned during the show: Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Webs...
2022-09-0947 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 96 - Never Say You Can’t Survive: IntroductionThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss the introduction to Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charle Jane Anders. This is the first of several episodes in this series, so feel free to read along with us! Links mentioned during the show: Never Say You Can’t Survive by Charlie Jane Anders Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: W...
2022-08-2654 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 95 - Cinderella Remixed aka Plot vs StructureThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss the difference between plot and structure and how to approach this when it’s time to write.  Links mentioned during the show: A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email...
2022-08-1252 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 94 - Summer Catch UpThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down to talk about how their writing is going, their achievements, and what they are most excited about going forward.  Links mentioned during the show: A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 93 - Uncommon CharmThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Uncommon Charm with authors Emily Bergslien and Kat Weaver. Take a journey through the writing process and inspiration for this lovely novella published by Neon Hemlock.  Links mentioned during the show: Neon Hemlock - Next chapters Strange Horizons Katherine Weaver https://kathrynmweaver.com/ Twitter: @anoteinpink  Emily Bergslien Next Chapter Booksellers Twitter: @eudaemaniacal Reading List: Redwall by Brian Jacques Nancy Mitford The Mitford Sisters Do...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 92 - Parks and Honard: UnrelentingThis week, Marshall and Wil sit down with Marie Parks and Jessi Honard to talk about their book, Unrelenting.  Links mentioned during the show: Unrelenting Marie Parks Jessi Honard Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 91 - Unfadeable: Middle Grade Mystery with MauriceThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about his new middle grade mystery, Unfadeable. Links mentioned during the show: Maurice Broaddus Unfadeable  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil: ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 90 - The Blood TrialsThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down with Nia Davenport to discuss her novel, The Blood Trials.  Links mentioned during the show: Episode 56 - JKW While Black: From Query to Deal feat. Nia Davenport Nia Davenport: The Blood Trials Twitter: @Nia_Davenport Instagram: @nia.davenport Website: www.nedavenport.com/  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter In...
2022-05-131h 06Just Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 89 - Building a Black AF Future: Maurice BroaddusThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about his new book, Sweep of Stars. Links mentioned during the show: Maurice Broaddus Sweep of Stars Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @Brig...
2022-04-2259 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 88 - Playwrite: Bryna TurnerThis week, Marshall and Wil sit down with playwright Bryna Turner to discuss their writing journey and their play At the Wedding, currently playing at Lincoln Center until April 24th! Links mentioned during the show: Bryna Turner Lincoln Center, New York Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  ...
2022-04-0859 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 87 - Writer’s Book Club: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Part 2 of 2)This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil are joined by Immortals writing group members Billy Palmer and Gabriel Salmeron, along with debut author Marie Parks “Unrelenting” (co-authored by Jessi Honard) to discuss Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. We look at the story through a writer’s lens. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite books.  Links mentioned during the show: Marie:  Twitter: @mariepark Website: https://www.marieparks.com/ Marie’s Publisher: @NotAPipePub Pre-order Unrelenting  Amazon Paperback Pre-order Kindle edition pre-order Barne...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 86 - Writer’s Book Club: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Part 1 of 2)This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil are joined by Immortals writing group members Billy Palmer and Gabriel Salmeron, along with debut author Marie Parks “Unrelenting” (co-authored by Jessi Honard) to discuss Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. We look at the story through a writer’s lens as well as fans. How it would fit into a three-act structure, 7-Point Plot Structure as well as character deep dives.    Links mentioned during the show: Marie:  Twitter: @mariepark Website: https://www.marieparks.com/   Marie’s Publisher: @NotAPipePub  
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 85 - JKW While Black: Our Worlds Can Exist Without TraumaThis week, Marshall and Brent sit down with L.D. Lewis to talk about her writing and wrap up their series of Just Keep Writing While Black episodes for Black History Month.   Links mentioned during the show: L.D. Lewis —Twitter From Witch to Queen and God Moses Chesirah Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 84 - JKW While Black: Minimalism through a Black LensThis week, Marshall and Brent talk to Kevin Ramirez, a Black literary writer, about what writing in a post George Floyd world feels like and how that plays against trying to write minimalist fiction.  Links mentioned during the show: Instagram: @djamrod Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  W...
2022-02-1858 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 83 - The Case for Angry Black WomenThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent interview Zin E. Rocklyn and discuss their novella “Flowers for the Sea.” Zin talks about the motivations behind the haunting gothic work, which just recently made the reading list for the Hugo’s, and why angry Black women are valid and important to have as protagonists.  Links mentioned during the show: Zin E. Rocklyn Twitter: @intelligentwat Flowers for the Sea Find Zin’s work here! Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! Jus...
2022-02-1148 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 82 - JKW While Black: Writing as a LibrarianThis week, Marshall and Brent discuss the work of a rising star in the SFF field, Jen Brown. She discusses her role as a librarian in higher education and how that plays into her creating fantastic worlds full of color and fashion!  Links mentioned during the show: Jen Brown’s Website  Twitter  Instagram  Bandit Reaper (Baffling Mag)  To Rise Blown Open  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagra...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 81 - I See YouThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent continue to dive into the night of the Hugos! They have a dynamite discussion with major heavy hitting SFF figures, Maurice Broaddus and  Sheree Renée Thomas. They dig into the significance of FIYAH’s Hugo Win and how the field can continue to move forward… Links mentioned during the show: Sheree Renée Thomas Sheree’s website @blackpotmojo The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (Sheree is the editor) Maurice Broaddus Maurice’s Website  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 80 - On FIYAHThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent gather to introduce a Hugo award reaction show recorded during World Con. Congratulations to FIYAH Magazine! Links mentioned during the show: FIYAH N.E. Davenport  The Blood Trials Twitter: @Nia_Davenport LP Kindred  Twitter: @LPKindred Gabriel Salmeron Instagram: @gabrielfsalmeron Twitter: @GFSalmeron Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall:...
2022-01-2157 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 79 - To 2021 and BeyondThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss their favorite Just Keep Writing Podcast moments of 2021 and set their writing goals for the new year. Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralsto...
2021-12-2453 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 78 - RejectionsThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss how they keep writing even when the rejections start piling up. Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter...
2021-12-1056 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 77 - Military RaisedThis week, Nick, and Brent continue the conversation about military life and how it influences their writing.  Links mentioned during the show: Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagr...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 76 - The Cost of WarThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Nick’s experience as a veteran and how it influences his writing.  Links mentioned during the show: Fansplaining Thistle and Verse Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightI...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 75 - The ImmortalsThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and guest star LP Kindred discuss the importance of community in the writing world. We discuss the workshops that brought us together to form various writing groups. Wil introduces his writing group “The Immortals” and they talk about how their writing group works and how they have benefited.  Note- this was recorded during the Writing Excuses/ SIWC panel event, so the audio is not the best.  Links mentioned during the show: Writing Excuses Surrey International Writing Conference LP Kindred Support the Show: ...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 74 - Nano Prep: Pitches and SynopsesThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss using story pitches and synopses to prepare for NaNoWriMo.  Links mentioned during the show: Nanowrimo Susan Dennard One Page Synopsis Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil...
2021-10-1555 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 73 - Nano Prep: The BeginningThis week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil, take notes as Brent talks through his preparation process for NaNoWriMo. If you're planning to tackle Nano, grab your notepad for this episode! Links mentioned during the show: FIYAHCon FIYAH Magazine Nanowrimo Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Ni...
2021-10-0152 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 72 - 27/4: LP Kindred and How He Finds Power in Short StoriesThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down with LP Kindred to talk about his short story writing process, his influences, and his story Open 27 Hours. Links mentioned during the show: LP Kindred Open 27 Hours by LP Kindred Speculative City Voodoonauts Queerblades Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www...
2021-09-1758 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 71 - The Multiverse of WritingThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent take a writer’s look at the Marvel Disney+ series Loki. Warning: Major spoilers for Loki! Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartr...
2021-09-0359 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 70 - My Country is a GhostThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss the Nebula nominated short story “My Country is a Ghost” by Eugenia Triantafyllou. Links mentioned during the show: The Magic System Blueprint: A Book and Worksheet by C. R. Rowenson My Country is a Ghost by Eugenia Triantafyllou Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: mars...
2021-08-2057 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 69 - Faithful DeliriumThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Faithful Delirium by Brent Lambert! Major spoilers for Brent’s story! So follow the link, read the story, and enjoy the conversation.  Links mentioned during the show: Faithful Delirium by Brent Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Websit...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 68 - Systems For Self-EditingThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, ask Brent to share all of his tips and tricks for self-editing.  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlit...
2021-07-2344 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 67 - Growth and Perspective: Social Issues in SFF RevisitedThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent revisit questions raised during early episodes of Just Keep Writing to see how they’ve grown and discuss new perspectives around social issues in SFF.  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 66 - Mining Queer Humanity: An Interview with Sam J. MillerThis week, for their fourth Pride Month episode, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down with Sam J. Miller to discuss his career, and his work.  Links mentioned during the show: Sam J. Miller Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  W...
2021-06-2551 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 65 - Queer Introspection: Thoughts with Wil and BrentThis week, Wil and Brent talk about what it’s like to exist as themselves in this present moment. Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 64 - Raising My Trans Son feat. Katie Turner-CarrThis week Brent, Nick, and Wil interview Marshall, and his wife Katie about raising their trans son Zo, and how they have supported him on his journey of self-discovery.  Links mentioned during the show: Pippi’s Longstockings (Katie and Marshall’s retail shop and online store) Katie on Instagram: @katieuna Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.m...
2021-06-111h 07Just Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 63 - Pride 2021This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss their journeys reading more LGTBQ+ authors and books featuring characters in the LGBTQ+ community. They ask each other tough questions and open up about their experiences.  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil...
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Just Keep WritingEpisode 62 - Adventures of a Pro EditorThis week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Brent’s career as a professional editor.  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazi...
2021-05-2159 minJust Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 61 - End With a Wallop (Mastering Plot Twists Part 9)This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss story endings and wrap up their series on Mastering Plot Twists. Links mentioned during the show: Kickstarter: Neon Hemlock's 2021 Novella Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil...
2021-05-071h 22Just Keep Writing
Just Keep WritingEpisode 37 - PrideIt’s Pride month! This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil announce the official social media platforms for the podcast along with our official website! Wil, as our newest team member, interviews Marshall and Nick about science fiction/fantasy and LGBTQIA characters. Check out our website www.justkeepwriting.org and give us a look and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!  Instagram: @justkeepwritingpodcast Twitter: @justkeepwritin1 Topic of the Month: Pride Month! Celebrating LGBTQ authors and characters.  This Month’s Challenge: Watch the documentary “Disclosure.” Links mentioned during the show: ...
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