Just Keep Writing

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Brent Lambert to discuss chapter one of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Books mentioned during the show: “Mastering Plot Twists” - Jane Cleland Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien “Elf Stones of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Wishsong of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Sword of Shannara” - Terry Brooks “Dawn” - Octavia Butler “Shadows of the Apt” Adri...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with the social media maven for FIYAH Lit Magazine, Brent Lambert. They discuss his writing career so far, and his journey with FIYAH Magazine and the forthcoming FIYAH Con. Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Twitter   Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil interview Fran Wilde, author of Riverland. They talk about her career as an author, a teacher, take a deep dive into her portal fantasy, Riverland, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Fran Wilde Twitter  Instagram   Patreon Cooking the Books Podcast Buy “Riverland” here (hardcover) or Pre-Order Paperback - Book Shop  Order “Ship of Stolen Words” by...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil take a deep dive into Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” Note: Major spoilers for the novel! Links mentioned during the show: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Worksheets HERE Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.c...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with the author of David Mogo Godhunter, Suyi Davies Okungbowa! They discuss his writing career, his time in the States, and the future of his already amazing career. Links mentioned during the show: Indiebound - Find David Mogo: God Hunter.  Suyi Davies Okungbowa Jabberwocky Dune Song - Suyi Davies (Apex Magazine Issue 120) How to support BLM Organizati...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil discuss virtual events they’ve recently attended, their latest author interviews, and an approach to novel critiques.  Show Topic: Critiques Links mentioned during the show: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marsh...

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil take a deep dive into the career of Maurice Broaddus. In three words, he describes his career as “angry, miraculous, perseverance.” We also talk to Maurice about his first middle-grade novel “The Usual Suspects.” With inspiration from his own children, his siblings, and his career as a middle school teacher, Maurice blends the perfect balance of mystery and tackl...

This week, Mary Robinette Kowal joins us to talk about her career, writing process, and her upcoming novel, “The Relentless Moon.” This book is the latest in her Lady Astronaut series, and is set to release on July 14th!  Links mentioned during the show: Mary Robinette (pre-order directly through Mary Robinette!) The Relentless Moon (pre-order at your favorite local bookstore) Support the Show: Pa...

It’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: @justkeepwritingpodca...

This week, Marshall and Nick are joined by Wil Ralston to discuss virtual conferences, reading black authors' work, and what they’ve been able to write given the state of the world.  (Note: Please excuse the drop in audio quality this week. Unfortunate tech issues at the time of recording.) Links mentioned during the show: SFWA How to Lose the Time War SIWC FIYAH Con A Burglar's Guide to the City...

This week, Marshall and Nick sit down with Erin Roberts to talk about short stories! Erin shares her approach to writing short stories as well as how she got stories like Sour Milk Girls published.  Links mentioned during the show: Erin Roberts at Writing Wonder Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts Erin on Twitter @nirele Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.mar...

This week, Marshall and Nick chat with Wil Ralston about short stories. They discuss two specific stories in the hopes of bringing what they learn to their own writing.  Topic of the Month: Short Stories Links mentioned during the show: Tempest Bradford - Class: Managing Social Media for Writers with K. Tempest Bradford Fiesta, 1980 Elephants and Corpses Erin Roberts Support the Show: Patreon Cont...

This week, Marshall and Nick take a listener request to discuss how they approach short fiction. If you want to suggest a topic, email us, or post on our Discord channel.  Topic of the Month: Our Approach to Writing Short Fiction Links mentioned during the show: FIYAH Magazine Brandon Sanderson Lecture #7: Short Stories — With Special Guest Instructor Mary Robinette Kowal Dan Wells’ Seven Point St...

This week, Marshall and Nick sit down with Wil Ralston and talk about writing through anxiety, turning hardship into creativity, books, writing the other, and so much more! (Note: We had some technical glitches so please excuse any poor audio moments) Topic: Staying Creative despite Anxiety and Uncertainty Links mentioned during the show: Wil Ralston Luke Tarzian David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davi...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss outlining around worldbuilding and the pains they experience as pantsers who lightly outline at the beginning of their works in progress (WIP). Marshall discusses the iceberg theory for worldbuilding and Nick discusses how he had to backwards plot the last act of his WIP to tie things together.  Topic of the Month: Outlining Links mentioned during the show: Bra...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss their time at the LTUE conference in Utah.  Links mentioned during the show: LTUE Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitter: @darthpops   Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org   Twitter: @BrightInks Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss adversity and resilience not only around their writing, but in their personal lives as well.  Topic of the Month: Resilience Links mentioned during the show: "Box of Bones" anthology by Rosarium Publishing (Bill Campbell) LTUE Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitte...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss listener feedback on “how do you stretch yourself as a writer.” Below are a few of the techniques discussed. They also start planning for the Life, Universe, and Everything Else conference in Provo, Utah, February 13-15. Stop by and say hello if you are in town! Write in other Genres Writing the other Writing focused on learning a new skill Use beta readers to...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss writing in the new year including retreats and events they’re planning to attend. They also talk about how they stretch themselves as writers. Happy New Year! Topic of the Week: Stretching yourself as a writer Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitter: @darthpops   N...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss their year-end plans, language, and culture involving curse words and holidays. Marshall and Nick are very grateful to all of their listeners and supporters. Each listener has contributed to a better year in our lives. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Topic of the Month: Language and Culture  Links mentioned during the show: Brandon Sanderson J.Y. Yang Support the...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss the end of NaNoWriMo, writing they’ve submitted and impostor syndrome.  Topic: NaNoWriMo and impostor syndrome Links mentioned during the show: The Writing Excuses Conference 2020 LTUE Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitter: @darthpops   Nick:  Website: www.bright...

Holiday gift guide! Celebrate the holidays with our list of discounts and gift suggestions! Topic of the Month: NaNoWriMo Links mentioned during the show:  NaNoWriMo Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitter: @darthpops   Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org   Twitter:...

NaNoWriMo check-in! Hear how Marshall and Nick are doing for their NaNo month! Let us know how you are doing in our Discord! Add us on your NaNo friend list!  Marshall: DarthPops Nick: BrightInks Topic of the Month: NaNoWriMo Links mentioned during the show:  NaNoWriMo Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  ...

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss prepping for National Novel Writing Month and why they are a hot mess.  Topic of the Month: NaNoWriMo Links mentioned during the show:  NaNoWriMo Radko’s War Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com   Twitter: @darthpops   Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbri...

This week, Marshall and Nick interview fellow attendees while on the WXR 2019 Cruise!  Find Our Interviewees: Cooper D Barham Each and Every Phantom: A Short Story Anthology Facebook Daniel Evanson Too Many Thoughts Author Site Fantasy Book of the Month Alex Bird Tillson Author Site Twitter Luke Tarzian Author Site "Vultures" Facebook Suyi Davies Okungbowa Author Site "David Mogo, Godhunter" Erin...