Just Keep Writing

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

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Tuesday Aug 20, 2019

Episode 18 - A Matter of Time

Tuesday Aug 20, 2019

This week, Marshall and Nick discuss Tolkein and issues around representation in modern storytelling.

Topic of the Month: Writing through the times!

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Now, just keep writing!

Tuesday Aug 06, 2019

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

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

Nick:

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

Now, just keep writing!

Monday Jul 15, 2019

Episode 16 - Time Blocking

Monday Jul 15, 2019

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.

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Writers of the future

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Thursday Jun 27, 2019

Episode 15 - Character and Plot-Driven Stories

Thursday Jun 27, 2019

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

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Writers of the Future

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Monday Jun 10, 2019

Episode 14 - MoCon 2019: Afrofuturism Panel

Monday Jun 10, 2019

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

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Saturday Jun 01, 2019

Episode 13 - Fine Print

Saturday Jun 01, 2019

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.

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Saturday May 18, 2019

Episode 12 - MoCon 2019: Jen Udden Interview

Saturday May 18, 2019

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

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Saturday May 11, 2019

Episode 11 - Convention Etiquette

Saturday May 11, 2019

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

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Saturday Apr 27, 2019

Episode 10 - Social Issues in SFF Part 2

Saturday Apr 27, 2019

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:

Jonathan Renshaw: Dawn of Wonder

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Saturday Apr 20, 2019

Episode 9 - Social Issues in SFF

Saturday Apr 20, 2019

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!

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