Just Keep Writing

This 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 Ma...

This 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.marsha...

This 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: @Brig...

This 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: @dar...

This 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@marsha...

This 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: @Bri...

This 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...

This 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@mar...

This 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: @BrightInk...

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: @d...

This week, Marshall and Brent discuss the work of Shingai Njeri Kagunda and her upcoming novella along with the experience of working with an indie press. Links mentioned during the show: Shingai Njeri Kagunda Twitter: @Shingaibelike Instagram: @shingai_be_like Voodoonauts Summer Workshop Cover Reveal! Read Shingai’s work: https://linktr.ee/Shingaibelike   Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Con...

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss subplots that work well in works they’ve read recently, as well as subplots in their own work. Support the Show: Patreon 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: nic...

This week, the guys sit down with Max Gladstone! In this interview, Max talks about his career, how he approaches his projects, what he’s got in store for his readers next, and much more! Links mentioned during the show: Book Burners Max Gladstone: Website: Maxgladstone.com Twitter: @maxgladstone Substack: maxgladstone.substack.com  Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting...

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss TRDs that work well and don’t work well across comics, TV, and their own fiction. Links mentioned during the show: Fiyah Review of Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa Vanity Among Worms Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email...

Just Keep Writing has decided to branch out into new territory and is creating a space where Black creators are given a platform to discuss their journeys. The inaugural installment of Just Keep Writing (While Black) features the immeasurable talent Nia Davenport talking with Marshall and Brent about her upcoming debut. Links mentioned during the show: Nia Davenport: Twitter: @Nia_Davenport Instag...

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss how using plot twists, reversals, and moments of heightened danger (TRD’S) control pacing. They look at ways you can read your favorite novels, track the TRDs, and compare them to your current work in progress.  Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.ma...

This week, Marshall and Wil sit down with Daniel Jose Older to discuss writing across different age groups, writing Star Wars, and his new novel Flood City. Links mentioned during the show: Daniel Jose Older Website: Danieljoseolder.net Twitter: @djolder Instagram: @danieljose1 Tiktok: @danieljoseolder Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter I...

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Plotting Your Course. “Mastering Plot Twists” by Jane K. Cleland, part 5 highlights TRDs (Plot Twists, Plot Reversals, and moments of heightened Danger). They discuss ways to focus on the main plot and how to weave your subplots together to create a well-paced story. Links mentioned during the show: NYC Midnight Support the Show: Patreon Indie Boun...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil talk to romance thriller writer Piper J. Drake. We discuss Piper’s career, her current WIP, what happens when the writing stalls, and how to work with your editor to finish your novel.  Links mentioned during the show: Find the Piper! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Patreon Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter four of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Futurescapes   Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: ww...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down to celebrate hitting the 50 episode milestone! Then the guys have a blast chatting with Jennifer Udden to talk about her experiences as a literary agent, a podcaster, representation in the industry and so much more! Happy Holidays! Links mentioned during the show: Jen on Reedsy Shipping and Handling Podcast Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact u...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter three of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Fyrecon Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@mar...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Mur Lafferty to discuss her novel Six Wakes, her writing and podcasting careers, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Mur Lafferty - Find Mur!  Mur on Twitter Mur on Twitch Pick up Six Wakes here! I Should Be Writing Podcast Ditch Diggers Escape Pod Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter two of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitter: @darthpops   Nick:  W...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil interview Dan Wells! They talk about his career writing across multiple genres, Writing Excuses, collaborative storytelling and so much more. Before the interview, the guys are joined by Brent Lambert to talk about FIYAH Con and several virtual conventions they’ve attended.  Links mentioned during the show: Dan Wells Zero G  Dave Farland Cherie Priest Support the...