Just Keep Writing

Latest Episodes:

Episode 95 - Cinderella Remixed aka Plot vs Structure Aug 12, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss the difference between plot and structure and how to approach this when it’s time to write.

Links mentioned during the show:

A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 94 - Summer Catch Up Jul 08, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down to talk about how their writing is going, their achievements, and what they are most excited about going forward.

Links mentioned during the show:

A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 93 - Uncommon Charm Jun 24, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Uncommon Charm with authors Emily Bergslien and Kat Weaver. Take a journey through the writing process and inspiration for this lovely novella published by Neon Hemlock.

Links mentioned during the show:

Neon Hemlock - Next chapters

Strange Horizons

Katherine Weaver

https://kathrynmweaver.com/

Twitter: @anoteinpink

Emily Bergslien

Next Chapter Booksellers

Twitter: @eudaemaniacal

Reading List:

Redwall by Brian Jacques

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 92 - Parks and Honard: Unrelenting Jun 10, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall and Wil sit down with Marie Parks and Jessi Honard to talk about their book, Unrelenting.

Links mentioned during the show:

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 91 - Unfadeable: Middle Grade Mystery with Maurice May 27, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about his new middle grade mystery, Unfadeable.

Links mentioned during the show:

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 90 - The Blood Trials May 13, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent sit down with Nia Davenport to discuss her novel, The Blood Trials.

Links mentioned during the show:

Episode 56 - JKW While Black: From Query to Deal feat. Nia Davenport

Nia Davenport:

The Blood Trials

Twitter: @Nia_Davenport

Instagram: @nia.davenport

Website: www.nedavenport.com/

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 89 - Building a Black AF Future: Maurice Broaddus Apr 22, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about his new book, Sweep of Stars.

Links mentioned during the show:

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 88 - Playwrite: Bryna Turner Apr 08, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall and Wil sit down with playwright Bryna Turner to discuss their writing journey and their play At the Wedding, currently playing at Lincoln Center until April 24th!

Links mentioned during the show:

Bryna Turner

Lincoln Center, New York

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 87 - Writer’s Book Club: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Part 2 of 2) Mar 25, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil are joined by Immortals writing group members Billy Palmer and Gabriel Salmeron, along with debut author Marie Parks “Unrelenting” (co-authored by Jessi Honard) to discuss Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. We look at the story through a writer’s lens. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite books.

Links mentioned during the show:

Marie:

Twitter: @mariepark

Website: https://www.marieparks.com/

Marie’s Publisher: @NotAPipePub

Pre-order Unrelenting

Amazon Paperback Pre-order

Kindle edition pre-order

Barnes & Noble Paperback Pre-order

Gabe:

Twitter: @GFSalmeron

Billy:

Twitter: @bapalmer_writes

Leigh Bardugo:

Website: https://www.leighbardugo.com/

Twitter: @LBardugo

Instagram: @lbardugo

Podcast: GrishaCast: The Grishaverse Podcast

Sarah Eni’s First Draft Podcast Interview with Leigh Bardugo

Support the Show:

Marshall:

Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
Twitter: @darthpops

Nick:

Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
Twitter: @wil_ralston
Instagram: @wilsartrules

Brent:

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 86 - Writer’s Book Club: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Part 1 of 2) Mar 11, 2022

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil are joined by Immortals writing group members Billy Palmer and Gabriel Salmeron, along with debut author Marie Parks “Unrelenting” (co-authored by Jessi Honard) to discuss Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. We look at the story through a writer’s lens as well as fans. How it would fit into a three-act structure, 7-Point Plot Structure as well as character deep dives.

Links mentioned during the show:

Marie:

Twitter: @mariepark

Website: https://www.marieparks.com/

Marie’s Publisher: @NotAPipePub

Gabe:

Twitter: @GFSalmeron

Billy:

Twitter: @bapalmer_writes

Leigh Bardugo:

Website: https://www.leighbardugo.com/

Twitter: @LBardugo