Episodes

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Episode 16 - Time Blocking
Monday Jul 15, 2019
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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Marshall:
- 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!

Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Episode 15 - Character and Plot-Driven Stories
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
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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Marshall:
- 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 Jun 10, 2019
Episode 14 - MoCon 2019: Afrofuturism Panel
Monday Jun 10, 2019
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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Patreon
Audible
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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
Now, just keep writing!

Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Episode 13 - Fine Print
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
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.
Links mentioned during the show:
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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
Now, just keep writing!

Saturday May 18, 2019
Episode 12 - MoCon 2019: Jen Udden Interview
Saturday May 18, 2019
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:
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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
Now, just keep writing!

Saturday May 11, 2019
Episode 11 - Convention Etiquette
Saturday May 11, 2019
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
Links mentioned during the show:
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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
Now, just keep writing!

Saturday Apr 27, 2019
Episode 10 - Social Issues in SFF Part 2
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
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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Marshall:
- 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!

Saturday Apr 20, 2019
Episode 9 - Social Issues in SFF
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
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!
Links mentioned during the show:
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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
Now, just keep writing!

Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Episode 8 - Commitment
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Marshall and Nick discuss their passions for writing and what got them both on the course of writing. Nick opens up about his life-changing events that convinced him to take his writing career serious. *Warning, this episode is emotional*
Topic of the Month: Getting started
This Month’s Challenge: Tell us how you approach starting a new project!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- 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!

Friday Apr 05, 2019
Episode 7 - Pantliner
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Marshall and Nick discuss how they approach starting a new project. They discuss their early years when they first began to write, how they discovered their writing styles, and what has worked for them. And yes, both Marshall and Nick are both Pantliners when it comes to their projects. Pantliner: Hybrid of outliner and pantsing.
Topic of the Month: Getting started
This Month’s Challenge: Tell us how you approach starting a new project!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- 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!

