Just Keep Writing

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss subplots that work well in works they’ve read recently, as well as subplots in their own work. Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

This week, the guys sit down with Max Gladstone! In this interview, Max talks about his career, how he approaches his projects, what he’s got in store for his readers next, and much more! Links mentioned during the show: Book Burners Max Gladstone: Website: Maxgladstone.com Twitter: @maxgladstone Substack: maxgladstone.substack.com  Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and Brent discuss TRDs that work well and don’t work well across comics, TV, and their own fiction. Links mentioned during the show: Fiyah Review of Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa Vanity Among Worms Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

Just Keep Writing has decided to branch out into new territory and is creating a space where Black creators are given a platform to discuss their journeys. The inaugural installment of Just Keep Writing (While Black) features the immeasurable talent Nia Davenport talking with Marshall and Brent about her upcoming debut. Links mentioned during the show: Nia Davenport: Twitter: @Nia_Davenport Instagram: @nia.davenport Website: www.nedavenport.com/  Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

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.  Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

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 Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

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. Links mentioned during the show: NYC Midnight Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

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.  Links mentioned during the show: Find the Piper! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Patreon Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter four of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Futurescapes  Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

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 Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter three of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Fyrecon Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

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 Ditch Diggers Escape Pod Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter two of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

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.  Links mentioned during the show: Dan Wells Zero G  Dave Farland Cherie Priest Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Brent Lambert to discuss chapter one of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Books mentioned during the show: “Mastering Plot Twists” - Jane Cleland Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien “Elf Stones of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Wishsong of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Sword of Shannara” - Terry Brooks “Dawn” - Octavia Butler “Shadows of the Apt” Adrian Tchaikovsky “Bonds of Brass” - Emily Skrutskie Drizzt series - R.A. Salvatore  “Red Rising” - Pierce Brown Rise of the Ranger - Phillip C. Quaintrell Buffy the Vampire Slayer - TV Series  “Six of Crows” - Leigh Bardugo  Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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  Twitte

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with the social media maven for FIYAH Lit Magazine, Brent Lambert. They discuss his writing career so far, and his journey with FIYAH Magazine and the forthcoming FIYAH Con. Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Twitter  Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil interview Fran Wilde, author of Riverland. They talk about her career as an author, a teacher, take a deep dive into her portal fantasy, Riverland, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Fran Wilde Twitter  Instagram  Patreon Cooking the Books Podcast Buy “Riverland” here (hardcover) or Pre-Order Paperback - Book Shop  Order “Ship of Stolen Words” by Fran Wilde Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil take a deep dive into Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” Note: Major spoilers for the novel! Links mentioned during the show: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Worksheets HERE Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with the author of David Mogo Godhunter, Suyi Davies Okungbowa! They discuss his writing career, his time in the States, and the future of his already amazing career. Links mentioned during the show: Indiebound - Find David Mogo: God Hunter.  Suyi Davies Okungbowa Jabberwocky Dune Song - Suyi Davies (Apex Magazine Issue 120) How to support BLM Organizations Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil discuss virtual events they’ve recently attended, their latest author interviews, and an approach to novel critiques.  Show Topic: Critiques Links mentioned during the show: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube 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!