This week, Marshall, Sameem, Nick, Brent and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about writing book two in a trilogy, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Maurice Broaddus Breath of Oblivion Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram You…

This week, LP, Sameem, Shingai and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey and Ben Pladek about a novella by Sofia Samatar called The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain. Links mentioned during the show: The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar Jenna Hanchey Ben Pladek –Tell Them a Story to Teach Them Kindness Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Websit…

This week, Gabe, LP, Sameem, and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey about writing through executive dysfunction. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriti…

This week, LP, Sameem and Wil talk to Shingai and Arley Sorg about bringing Fantasy Magazine back, building community, and more! Links mentioned during the show: Fantasy Magazine Arley Sorg Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.…

This week, LP and Wil talk to Marshall, Nick, and Sameem about being parents who also write. Other parents in the community feel free to continue the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram Yo…

This week, Marshall, Nick, Sameem, Shingai, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives deeper into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Same…

This week, Marshall, Brent, LP, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Support the Show: Patre…

This week, Marshall, Nick, Shingai, Sameem, LP, and Wil start a new craft book series covering The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Airbody by Sameem Siddiqui Sameem Sidd…

This week, Marshall, Nick, Sameem, Gabe, Wil, and Brent continue their writing is political series by discussing the Netflix show, Arcane. Note: There are some spoilers for Arcane season 1. Links mentioned during the show: Arcane The SECRET to ARCANE’s Depth… The Secrets of Character by Matt Bird Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmeró…

This 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 –Insta…

This 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: marsha…

This 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: ww…

Episode 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.…

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 …