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Episode 55 - TRDs to Control Pace (Mastering Plot Twists Part 6) Mar 05, 2021

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss how using plot twists, reversals, and moments of heightened danger (TRD’S) control pacing. They look at ways you can read your favorite novels, track the TRDs, and compare them to your current work in progress.

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Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
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Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
Twitter: @BrightInks

Wil:

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

Brent:

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Episode 54 - Flood City: Daniel Jose Older Feb 19, 2021

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This week, Marshall and Wil sit down with Daniel Jose Older to discuss writing across different age groups, writing Star Wars, and his new novel Flood City.

Links mentioned during the show:

Daniel Jose Older

Website: Danieljoseolder.net

Twitter: @djolder

Instagram: @danieljose1

Tiktok: @danieljoseolder

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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:

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Episode 53 - Plot Your Course (Mastering Plot Twists Part 5) Feb 05, 2021

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss Plotting Your Course. “Mastering Plot Twists” by Jane K. Cleland, part 5 highlights TRDs (Plot Twists, Plot Reversals, and moments of heightened Danger). They discuss ways to focus on the main plot and how to weave your subplots together to create a well-paced story.

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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:

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Episode 52 - Happily Ever After: Piper J. Drake Jan 22, 2021

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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil talk to romance thriller writer Piper J. Drake. We discuss Piper’s career, her current WIP, what happens when the writing stalls, and how to work with your editor to finish your novel.

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Find the Piper!

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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

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Episode 51 - Mastering Plot Twists Feat. Brent Lambert (Part 4) Jan 08, 2021

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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter four of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.

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Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts

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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

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Episode 50 - Jennifer Udden: Editor Extraordinaire Dec 25, 2020

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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down to celebrate hitting the 50 episode milestone! Then the guys have a blast chatting with Jennifer Udden to talk about her experiences as a literary agent, a podcaster, representation in the industry and so much more! Happy Holidays!

Links mentioned during the show:

Jen on Reedsy

Shipping and Handling Podcast

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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

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 49 - Mastering Plot Twists Feat. Brent Lambert (Part 3) Dec 11, 2020

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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter three of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.

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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

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Episode 48 - Six Wakes: Mur Lafferty Nov 27, 2020

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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Mur Lafferty to discuss her novel Six Wakes, her writing and podcasting careers, and so much more!

Links mentioned during the show:

Mur Lafferty - Find Mur!

Mur on Twitter

Mur on Twitch

Pick up Six Wakes here!

I Should Be Writing Podcast

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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

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Episode 47 - Mastering Plot Twists Feat. Brent Lambert (Part 2) Nov 13, 2020

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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter two of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.

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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

Now, just keep writing!

Episode 46 - Master of Genres: Dan Wells Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil interview Dan Wells! They talk about his career writing across multiple genres, Writing Excuses, collaborative storytelling and so much more. Before the interview, the guys are joined by Brent Lambert to talk about FIYAH Con and several virtual conventions they’ve attended.

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