Just Keep Writing

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A podcast for writers, by writers, to keep you writing... more

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The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.

Just Keep Writing episodes:

August 21, 2019Episode 18 - A Matter of Time
This week, Marshall and Nick discuss Tolkein and issues around representation in modern storytelling.
Topic of the Month: Writing through the times!
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
1h 2min
August 06, 2019Episode 17 - Not To Be Named
This week, Marshall and Nick recap the events of San Diego Comic-Con, announce the winners of the Pimp My Airship flash fiction contest and look forward to WXR 2019 and MoCon 2020. Give us a follow and join our Discord to let us know what you want us to discuss!
Topic of the Month: Challenges and SD Write In summary!
Links mentioned during the show:
Writers of the future
Fiyah Lit Magazine
Surrey International Writing Contest
Utah Horror Association
LTUE
Instagram:
_bright_inks_
Darthpops13
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
38min
July 16, 2019Episode 16 - Time Blocking
This week, Marshall and Nick give a mid-year review of what has happened, what is going to happen and ask for your feedback. They also discuss the finer adjustments they have had to make to their schedules to block time for writing. Give us a follow, join our discord to let us know what you want to see on the show in the next half of the year!
Topic of the Month: Past. Present. Future.
Links mentioned during the show:
Writers of the future
SDCC Write-In
Instagram:
_bright_inks_
darthpops13
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
53min
June 27, 2019Episode 15 - Character and Plot-Driven Stories
This week, Marshall and Nick discuss plot driven-stories and character-driven stories.
Topic of the Month: What drives a story
This Month’s Challenge: Pimp my Airship flash fiction contest
Links mentioned during the show:
Writers of the Future
Mark Lawrence
SDCC Write in!
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
43min
June 10, 2019Episode 14 - MoCon 2019: Afrofuturism Panel
This week, Marshall and Nick discuss a book giveaway, SDCC, and give a quick intro to a panel from MoCon 2019 “Afrofuturism.” The panelists include Troy Wiggins, Maurice Broaddus, Sheree Renee Thomas, and Bill Campbell.
Topic of the Month: Speculative fiction.
This Month’s Challenge: None
Links mentioned during the show:
Troy Wiggins
Maurice Broaddus
Bill Campbell
Shere Rene Williams
SDCC
Support the Show:
Patreon
Audible
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
1h 30min
June 01, 2019Episode 13 - Fine Print
This week, Marshall and Nick discuss their writing and the care needed to submit work for contests, online magazines, and more.
Topic of the Month: The business of writing
This Month’s Challenge:
Submit to a magazine or site that is accepting short story or flash fiction.
Links mentioned during the show:
SDCC
Clarkesworld
Submittable
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
36min
May 18, 2019Episode 12 - MoCon 2019: Jen Udden Interview
This week, Marshall and Nick introduce and highlight parts of a MoCon 2019 interview featuring literary agent Jen Udden. In addition to questions from Maurice Broaddus, the audience asks a wide range of questions about the world of publishing. Jen gives a few examples of what to do, and what not to do when you want an agent to read your manuscript and so much more!
Topic of the Month: The business of writing
This Month’s Challenge: Submit to a magazine or site that is accepting short story or flash fiction.
Links mentioned during the show:
Apex Publications
Shipping and Handling
Barry Goldblatt Literary
SDCC
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
1h 28min
May 11, 2019Episode 11 - Convention Etiquette
Nick has returned from MoCon! Marshall and Nick have a very lively discussion about the good things that happened, and the not so good things. They discuss the ways to act like a professional, while still looking up to your heroes.
Topic of the Month: Business of Writing
This Month’s Challenge: Find a Con, Workshop, or Retreat you can attend in the next year
Links mentioned during the show:
San Diego Comic-Con
Mo Con
Surrey Contest
Fiyah Lit Magazine
Maurice Broaddus
Jennifer Udden
Jamaica Breeze
Chef Oryo
Kheprw Institute
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
57min
April 27, 2019Episode 10 - Social Issues in SFF Part 2
Marshall and Nick continue their discussion of incorporating social issues into current works. Social issues are something that every society has in one shape or form. Hear how they incorporate them into their current works and how they recommend to do it.
Topic of the Month: Getting started
This Month’s Challenge: Tell us how you approach starting a new project!
Links mentioned during the show:
San Diego Comic-Con
Mo Con
Surrey Contest
R.A. Salvatore
Jonathan Renshaw: Dawn of Wonder
David Whale
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
43min
April 20, 2019Episode 9 - Social Issues in SFF
Marshall and Nick dive deep into the social issues of our society today and how they incorporate them into their works. As sparked by a tweet earlier this week, they discuss that sci-fi and fantasy are more than just gravity boots and dragons.
Topic of the Month: Getting started
This Month’s Challenge: Tell us how you approach starting a new project!
Links mentioned during the show:
Awesome Foundation
San Diego Comic-Con
Mo Con
Futurescapes
The infamous tweet
R.A. Salvatore
ABCD Critique Method
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
...more
44min

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