Just Keep Writing

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

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Episode 188 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Jenna

This week, Marshall, Nick, LP and Sameem continue discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, Jenna shares the variety of works that formed her writing. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

56 min
JAN 23

Episode 187 - New Year, Same Pen: The Crew Talks Writing Aspirations for 2026

This week, Marshall, Nick, Sameem, Jenna, Gabe, Brent, and LP talk about thier writing aspirations for 2026. Links mentioned during the show: Marshall’s GoFundMe Pacemaker The Queer Art of Failure Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Gabriel F. Salmerón –Twitter –Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

1h 1m
12/26/2025

Episode 186 - No Prescriptions: Collaboration on a Novella Craft Book

This week, Marshall, Brent, Jenna, Shingai and Wil interview Kate Maruyama and LP about the novella craft book they are collaborating on. Happy Holidays to our amazing community! Links mentioned during the show: Episode 159 - An Interview with Kate Maruyama Kate Maruyama Raw Dog Screaming Press Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

57 min
12/12/2025

Episode 185 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror (Part 2)

This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and Wil are back again to talk about all things horror! Links mentioned during the show: Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

1h 8m
11/28/2025

Episode 184 - Antagonist: Making a Great Villian

This week, Nick leads Marshall, Brent and Wil in a discussion about all things antagonistic. Links mentioned during the show: Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

55 min
11/14/2025

Episode 183 - Community Chat with Tanvir Ahmed

This week, Jenna, Nick, Shingai and Sameem interview Tanvir Ahmed! Please see the addendum below from Tanvir. Addendum from Tanvir Ahmed: This conversation was recorded in September 2025, and in it, I mentioned that Afghanistan was not presently being bombed. Between then and now, Pakistan bombed Afghanistan and killed dozens from the air, including journalists, cricket players, and children. Pakistan's escalation plans have been broadcast for some time now, as reported in February 2025. The article under discussion in Strange Horizons was about the way Muslims are racialized into monsters, with specific reference to Afghans. That same process is still at work in the ongoing ethnic cleansings of Afghans in Pakistan and Iran. Links mentioned during the show: Brown University's Costs of War Project The Taawon Project for Palestine Lynzy Billing, America’s War in Afghanistan Devastated the Country’s Environment in Ways That May Never Be Cleaned Up Lynzy Billing, The Night Doctrine (and you can read the original investigation here) Beshara Doumani & Gabi Kirk, Inheriting the Impossible Vajra Chandrasekera's acceptance speech upon winning the 2025 Ursula K. LeGuin prize An interview with Indra Das at Seize the Press with comments on the genocide in Palestine Strange Horizons, Palestine Special Issue (29 March 2021) Samovar, stories from and an interview with Abdul wakil Sulamal Tanvir Ahmed, A Letter Dispatched from the Hills of Afghulistan and the Ramparts of Tarouz (and you can find a fuller list of works here) Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

1 hr
10/31/2025

Episode 182 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror

This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and Wil are celebrating spooky month by diving into a discussion about the horror genre! Links mentioned during the show: Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

1h 1m
10/17/2025

Episode 181 - What Makes a Novella (Part 2)

This week, Nick, LP, Sameem, Shingai, and Jenna continue the conversation about reading and writing novellas! Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui –Twitter –Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagram –Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook 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 Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent: Twitter: @BrentCLambert www.brentclambert.com LP: Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred Now, just keep writing!

57 min

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4.7

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21 Ratings

In Depth Writing Conversations

09/30/2022

S Hipple

This podcast is a great writing resource and fun insight into the writing process. I've only listened to more recent episodes, but every one has included in depth analysis and relatable examples. I especially love it when the hosts interview authors about their books because you get insights into the writing process that you don't often see. The hosts make the guests feel welcome and comfortable, and each hosts brings their own different viewpoint to the podcast. A fun listen.
Fun and great for aspiring SFF writers

01/05/2022

Shannon-writing

Really enjoy the dynamic among the hosts - inclusive, playful and thoughtful. Some great interviews with authors as well as craft of writing episodes.
Too much banter before getting to the point

02/10/2022

Bwholeton

Literally 12-15 min of just back and forth banter before getting to the point of the podcast.
Inspiring and relatable conversations

11/23/2021

Worx2

I’m a new listener, and I’m so glad I found this podcast. It’s an encouraging balance of helpful advice and genuine vulnerability. The hosts and guests are exploring their own craft alongside listeners. It’s wonderful! Also, it’s a huge bonus that Marshall has a background in sound engineering or production because the recordings of their convos sound great.

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

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justkeepwriting
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

188
Rating

Explicit
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Just Keep Writing

Just Keep Writing

Episodes

Episode 188 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Jenna

Episode 187 - New Year, Same Pen: The Crew Talks Writing Aspirations for 2026

Episode 186 - No Prescriptions: Collaboration on a Novella Craft Book

Episode 185 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror (Part 2)

Episode 184 - Antagonist: Making a Great Villian

Episode 183 - Community Chat with Tanvir Ahmed

Episode 182 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror

Episode 181 - What Makes a Novella (Part 2)

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