This 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.co…

This 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 Indi…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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 Insta…

This 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 Twitt…

This 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 …

This 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 Suppo…

This 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 M…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

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 S…

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 Suppor…

This 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 Twiligh…

This 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: Patreo…

This 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 Master…

This 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 …

This 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 Acac…

This week, Marshall, Nick, Gabe, LP, and Wil start a new series discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, LP and Nick share the works that form their creative research. Use the links below to read the books yourself! Links mentioned during the show: John Rechy’s The Miraculous Day of Amalia Gomez Alice Walker’s the…

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! JustK…

This 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! JustKeepWrit…

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 Cont…

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 –Ins…

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 Co…

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 Suppo…

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! JustKe…

This 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 …

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 6…

This 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. Lin…

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 –Instag…

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 - Eug…

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…

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…

This 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 Tw…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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 Ma…

This 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 Em…

Episode 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…

This 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 Supp…

This 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! …

Just 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 Dar…

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: Websi…

This 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 E…

This 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 ha…

This 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 ment…

This 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 c…

Happy 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 Myth…