# links mentioned show (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover links mentioned show. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 195 - Summer Break](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-195-summer-break/) _2026-06-05 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the entire crew gets together to talk about reading and writing goals for the summer. Links mentioned during the show: A Cozy Mystery Compendium: Workbook, planner, journal Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7fxmdkwdw4dv5yg6/Episode_195_-_Summer_Break9p1qp.mp3) ## [Episode 194 - Invitation to The Cook Out: Chat with the Editors of a Black Anthology](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-194-invitation-to-the-cook-out-chat-with-the-editors-of-a-black-anthology/) _2026-05-15 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the crew chats with Erin Brown, Tonya R. Moore, and Emmalia Harrington about editing a Black Anthology called: The Cook Out. Links mentioned during the show: Tonya R. Moore Emmalia Harrington Erin Brown Rabbit, Fox, Tar Forged in FIYAH They Swallowed the Sun Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity Co-Hosts Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zqrzt7zxiniiebzn/Episode_194_-_Invitation_to_The_Cook_Out-_Chat_with_the_Editors_of_a_Black_Anthologya44zo.mp3) ## [Episode 193 - Goodbyes Aren’t Forever](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-193-goodbyes-aren-t-forever/) _2026-04-17 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the crew gathers for Brent’s last episode as a co-host. Don’t worry, goodbyes aren’t forever. Links mentioned during the show: The Crew’s Recommendations for Brent: Jenna: Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me About Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival by Maria Pinto Shingai: Deep Space Nine, Stephen Universe Nick: Arsenic and Adobo… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e5gf3b6nqykfky7i/Episode_193_-_Goodbyes_Aren_t_Forever89ga5.mp3) ## [Episode 192 - Expectations and Perceptions in Character Creation](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-192-expectations-and-perceptions-in-character-creation/) _2026-04-03 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall and Brent follow Nick’s lead in building a character from scratch. 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rrmzs2ivcdxtsm3t/Episode_192_-_Expectations_and_Perceptions_in_Character_Creation69la1.mp3) ## [Episode 191 - Engineering Ideas: Allowing Yourself to Play](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-191-engineering-ideas-allowing-yourself-to-play/) _2026-03-20 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, and Brent use The Story Engine deck and expansions to show how ideas for writing can form and vary from writer to writer. Not surprisingly, they have a blast! Links mentioned during the show: The Story Engine Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fcbzsibwqich5fna/Episode_191_-_Engineering_Ideas-_Allowing_Yourself_to_Play8dlcp.mp3) ## [Episode 190 - Resistance is Playful](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-190-resistance-is-playful/) _2026-03-06 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Jenna, LP, Sameem, and Shingai talk about what they consume and how they write stories of resistance and rage when the world is on fire. Links mentioned during the show: Long Way Down Bitter The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain Here Sits His Ignominy Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yesprv9kd7knnsq8/Episode_190_-_Resistance_is_Playful5yd48.mp3) ## [Episode 189 - On-Ramps: What Drove Our Desire to Write](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-189-on-ramps-what-drove-our-desire-to-write/) _2026-02-20 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, Jenna, Sameem, Shingai, RJ and LP dive into their past to reflect on what drove their desire to write. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey RJ Taylor 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/upbdmq4ua2n5s4v4/Episode_189_-_On-Ramps-_What_Drove_Our_Desire_to_Write6c1yx.mp3) ## [Episode 188 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Jenna](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-188-canon-events-creative-research-with-jenna/) _2026-02-06 · Just Keep Writing_ 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yr9wjqinwy7ghynz/Episode_188_-_Canon_Events-_Creative_Research_with_Jenna9ld4s.mp3) ## [Episode 187 - New Year, Same Pen: The Crew Talks Writing Aspirations for 2026](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-187-new-year-same-pen-the-crew-talks-writing-aspirations-for-2026/) _2026-01-23 · Just Keep Writing_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/frttspggyr5iribm/Episode_187_-_New_Year_Same_Pen-_The_Crew_Talks_Writing_Aspirations_for_2026arrpz.mp3) ## [Episode 186 - No Prescriptions: Collaboration on a Novella Craft Book](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-186-no-prescriptions-collaboration-on-a-novella-craft-book/) _2025-12-26 · Just Keep Writing_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3hcbs3ya3t8n9x4h/Episode_186_-_No_Prescriptions-_Collaboration_on_a_Novella_Craft_Book844yn.mp3) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nsasHUiM9XZh) _2025-12-26 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Episode 185 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-185-fear-not-were-talking-about-horror-part-2/) _2025-12-12 · Just Keep Writing_ 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yxzg5upbeetrthgy/Episode_185_-_Fear_Not-_We_re_Talking_About_Horror_Part_2_a8uh7.mp3) ## [Episode 184 - Antagonist: Making a Great Villian](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-184-antagonist-making-a-great-villian/) _2025-11-28 · Just Keep Writing_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nbw3d9ginhj7e5td/Episode_184_-_Antagonist-_Making_a_Great_Villian97cn5.mp3) ## [Episode 183 - Community Chat with Tanvir Ahmed](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-183-community-chat-with-tanvir-ahmed/) _2025-11-14 · Just Keep Writing_ 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.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/48t2f76qaccapcts/Episode_183_-_Community_Chat_with_Tanvir_Ahmed9wk17.mp3) ## [Episode 182 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-182-fear-not-were-talking-about-horror/) _2025-10-31 · Just Keep Writing_ 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4wdejtn3bpkh4ynv/Episode_182-_Fear_Not-_We_re_Talking_About_Horror6sv5d.mp3) ## [Episode 181 - What Makes a Novella (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-181-what-makes-a-novella-part-2/) _2025-10-17 · Just Keep Writing_ 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zmmmyc878umnb4zu/Episode_181_-_What_Makes_a_Novella_Part_2_7pd1d.mp3) ## [Episode 180 - What Makes a Novella (Part 1)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-180-what-makes-a-novella-part1/) _2025-10-03 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Sameem, Jenna, Brent and Wil dive into reading and writing novellas! Links mentioned during the show: Episode 159 - An Interview with Kate Maruyama 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gufcjts92kgwmvqd/Episode_180_-_What_Makes_a_Novella_Part1_6y983.mp3) ## [Episode 179 - The Secrets of Character (Part 5)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-179-the-secrets-of-character-part-5/) _2025-09-19 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Jenna, Sameem, LP, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives even deeper into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9eyah83ixkmeit34/Episode_179_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_5_7loav.mp3) ## [Episode 178 - The Laugh of the Medusa](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-178-the-laugh-of-the-medusa/) _2025-09-05 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Shingai brings Erin Brown, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Sarah A. Macklin and Bri Stokes to the table to talk about The Laugh of the Medusa by Hélène Cixous. Links mentioned during the show: The Laugh of the Medusa Erin Brown Yvette Lisa Ndlovu Sarah A. Macklin Bri Stokes Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w7b6nkqnk2zc7v9p/Episode_178_-_The_Laugh_of_the_Medusa80ow1.mp3) ## [Episode 177 - Worldcon Seattle 2025](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-177-jkw-at-worldcon/) _2025-08-22 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the crew meets up at Woldcon for an in-person podcast! It’s hard to recap the awesomeness of all these folks together in one hotel room in a few sentences, so enjoy the conversation and follow the links below. –Editor’s Note: This episode sounds great (thanks to Writing Excuses for letting us use their equipment), but is mostly left as it was recorded. Please excuse any audio issues,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/999zw7bpfnxxyd9z/Episode_177_-_JKW_at_Worldcon_9hdny.mp3) ## [Episode 176 - The Secrets of Character (Part 4)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-176-the-secrets-of-character-part-4/) _2025-08-08 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Jenna, Sameem, Shingai, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives even deeper into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Yoko Ono's CUT PIECE: A Masterclass in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/it279jrdpixmvpy6/Episode_176_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_4_7nr9m.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hp9hLTRhFhac) _2025-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Episode 175 - Spotlight on Jenna Hanchey](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-175-spotlight-on-jenna-hanchey/) _2025-07-25 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP, Gabe, Sameem, Shingai and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey about her academic career, her writing, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3x6zmjqcqqg75nsw/Episode_175_-_Spotlight_on_Jenna_Hanchey74l43.mp3) ## [Episode 174 - Origin Story: Sarah A. Macklin](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-174-origin-story-sarah-a-macklin/) _2025-07-11 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, and Wil talk to Sarah A. Macklin about her writing career, her work in comics, starting her own comic book publishing company, and much more! Links mentioned during the show: Sarah A. Macklin Burning Phoenix Press Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/65xjn57kyqyzhzff/Episode_174_-_Origin_Story-_Sarah_A_Macklinasqvc.mp3) ## [Episode 173 - Origin Story: Greg Lockard](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-173-origin-story-greg-lockard/) _2025-06-27 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Greg Lockard to talk about his career, his graphic novel Liebestrasse, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Liebestrasse — Greg Lockard 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/43pxctbszesti8ne/Episode_173_-_Origin_Story-_Greg_Lockard6bbit.mp3) ## [Episode 172 - Origin Story: Stephanie Williams](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-172-origin-story-stephanie-williams/) _2025-06-13 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, LP, and Wil, sit down with comic book author Stephanie Williams to talk about her career so far, and so much more. Links mentioned during the show: Stephanie Williams 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b8qt6ktiyade77si/Episode_172_-_Origin_Story-_Stephanie_Williamsagiqh.mp3) ## [Episode 171 - Sinners (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-171-sinners-part-2/) _2025-05-30 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Brent, Sameem, LP, Shingai, Jenna, and Wil, welcome Sarah A. Macklin to continue the conversation about the Ryan Coogler film, Sinners. Links mentioned during the show: Sarah A. Macklin Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ur565ki9ae2nx37j/Episode_171_-_Sinners_Part_2_8li1y.mp3) ## [Episode 170 - Sinners (Part 1)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-170-sinners-part-1/) _2025-05-16 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, LP, Shingai, Jenna, and Wil, welcome back Yvette Lisa Ndlovu to talk about the Ryan Coogler film, Sinners. Links mentioned during the show: Yvette Lisa Ndlovu Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mix3urvcfgqb9srk/Episode_170_-_Sinners_Part_1_7hc3l.mp3) ## [Episode 169 - Breath of Oblivion: Writing Book 2 of 3 with Maurice Broaddus](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-169-breath-of-oblivion-writing-book-2-of-3-with-maurice-broaddus/) _2025-05-02 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Sameem, Nick, Brent and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about writing book two in a trilogy, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Maurice Broaddus Breath of Oblivion Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a8h86rsh9zqa2kf4/Episode_169_-_Breath_of_Oblivion-_Writing_Book_2_of_3_with_Maurice_Broaddus9v3s0.mp3) ## [Episode 168 - The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-168-the-practice-the-horizon-and-the-chain/) _2025-04-18 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP, Sameem, Shingai and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey and Ben Pladek about a novella by Sofia Samatar called The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain. Links mentioned during the show: The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar Jenna Hanchey Ben Pladek –Tell Them a Story to Teach Them Kindness Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram –… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ij3thrx82auy5aze/Episode_168_-_The_Practice_the_Horizon_and_the_Chain87per.mp3) ## [Episode 167 - Writing Through Executive Dysfunction](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-167-writing-through-executive-dysfunction/) _2025-04-04 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Gabe, LP, Sameem, and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey about writing through executive dysfunction. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/24ja3zt7bn64buq9/Episode_167_-_Writing_Through_Executive_Dysfunction6184a.mp3) ## [Episode 166 - Renaissance: Fantasy 3.0](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-166-renaissance-fantasy-30/) _2025-03-21 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP, Sameem and Wil talk to Shingai and Arley Sorg about bringing Fantasy Magazine back, building community, and more! Links mentioned during the show: Fantasy Magazine Arley Sorg 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… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/stb4hdqajpxmy38h/Episode_166_-_Renaissance-_Fantasy_38tdhz.mp3) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t0hZLwlx7MI4) _2025-03-21 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Episode 165 - Parenting While Writing](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-165-parenting-while-writing/) _2025-03-07 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP and Wil talk to Marshall, Nick, and Sameem about being parents who also write. Other parents in the community feel free to continue the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tycbjk7p6n9b8jtf/Episode_165_-_Parenting_While_Writing8exl7.mp3) ## [Episode 164 - The Secrets of Character (Part 3)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-164-the-secrets-of-character-part-3/) _2025-02-21 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Sameem, Shingai, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives deeper into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/97snpfati4ed7ny5/Episode_164_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_3_947x4.mp3) ## [Episode 163 - The Secrets of Character (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-163-the-secrets-of-character-part-2/) _2025-02-07 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Brent, LP, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6embreppqx45mc3b/Episode_163_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_2_aq2ec.mp3) ## [Episode 162 - The Secrets of Character (Part 1)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-162-the-secrets-of-character-part-1/) _2025-01-24 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Shingai, Sameem, LP, and Wil start a new craft book series covering The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Airbody by Sameem Siddiqui Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda –… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2aash2vvz4qcxyf9/Episode_162_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_1_65u6k.mp3) ## [Episode 161 - Writing is Political: Arcane](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-161-writing-is-political-arcane/) _2025-01-10 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Sameem, Gabe, Wil, and Brent continue their writing is political series by discussing the Netflix show, Arcane. Note: There are some spoilers for Arcane season 1. Links mentioned during the show: Arcane The SECRET to ARCANE’s Depth… The Secrets of Character by Matt Bird Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/us5ynu66ravh239i/Episode_161_-_Writing_is_Political-_Arcane9qbml.mp3) ## [Episode 160 - Trust the Vision](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-160-trust-the-vision/) _2024-12-27 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, we’ve got an almost full house talking about our intentions around writing in 2025. Editor’s note: This episode is about as raw as it gets. We thought it would be a fun way to end 2024. Make sure to listen until the end! Happy Holidays! Links mentioned during the show: Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ji9u4ueksfez2xqu/Episode_160_-_Trust_the_Vision8kzsd.mp3) ## [Episode 159 - An Interview with Kate Maruyama](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-159-an-interview-with-kate-maruyama/) _2024-12-13 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP and Wil sit down with Kate Maruyama to talk about writing horror, writing novellas, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Kate Maruyama Raw Dog Screaming Press 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4gdbbpk2teh59gdd/Episode_159_-_An_Interview_with_Kate_Maruyamabw632.mp3) ## [Episode 158 - An Interview with R.S.A Garcia](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-158-an-interview-with-rsa-garcia/) _2024-11-29 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Wil, LP, and Sameem interview R.S.A. Garcia! This episode is full of amazing stories you don’t want to miss. Links mentioned during the show: R.S.A. Garcia – Website – Bluesky 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:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/smu8vn9r6rezs7ar/Episode_158_-_An_Interview_with_RSA_Garciaavwo0.mp3) ## [Episode 157 - Rejectomancy](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-157-rejectomancy/) _2024-11-15 · Just Keep Writing_ Episode 157 - Rejectomancy This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil discuss how they approach submitting their work and what they do when the rejections hit their inboxes. Is Rejectomancy a thing? Feel free to join the conversation in our Discord. Links mentioned during the show: Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3tiq5efn8b8vwm39/Episode_157_-_Rejectomancy8x7ba.mp3) ## [Episode 156 - Writing is Political: Building a Social Structure](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-156-writing-is-political-building-a-social-structure/) _2024-11-01 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, and Wil discuss how they approach social structures and politics as they write the worlds around their characters. Links mentioned during the show: Cold Relations Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iejugswqaf647fu8/Episode_156_-_Writing_is_Political-_Building_a_Social_Structurebipv5.mp3) ## [Episode 155 - We Who Will Not Die](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-155-we-who-will-not-die/) _2024-10-18 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Nick, LP and Sameem talk to Shingai about her novelette, “We Who Will Not Die.” There are a few spoilers so check out the link below and read this amazing story. Links mentioned during the show: We Who Will Not Die Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! 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JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ykpvn9i2jtjm8e7k/Episode_153_-_Half_Bada80bc.mp3) ## [Episode 152 - Character vs. Plot](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-152-character-vs-plot/) _2024-09-06 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Gabe, Sameem and Wil welcome RJ Taylor back to the show to discuss character versus plot driven stories. Don’t forget to jump into the JKW Discord to join the conversation! Links mentioned during the show: Vanishing Point by RJ Taylor – RJTaylorauthor.com Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rpbe934dpqjethfs/Episode_152_-_Character_vs_Plot9f6sr.mp3) ## [Episode 151 - Writing is Political](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-151-writing-is-political/) _2024-08-23 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent and Wil discuss how politics influences the stories we tell and the stories we consume. Links mentioned during the show: How to Get Away with Murder Scandal Severance Silo Bitter Root Children of Time Flamer Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q9hfbi9bbjfgz7iv/Episode_151_-_Writing_is_Politicalbs2sa.mp3)