Skip to content
PodParley
Keira's World podcast artwork

PODCAST · fiction

Keira's World

by Keira Marcos

Life's too short not to say what you mean.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Jan 31, 2026 · Source feed

Subscribe · 0 Bookmark

Episodes

  1. Writing & Junk: Neurodivergence & the Creative Process

    My brain doesn't work the way yours does and that's okay. Recorded on 1-17-2023

  2. Writing & Junk: The Tiny Goal

    Sometimes, setting a small goal for yourself is exactly what your creativity and morale needs. Recorded on 1-1-2023

  3. Writing & Junk: At Loose Ends

    You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em and know when to walk away. Recorded on 11-19-2022

  4. Fandom & Junk: Divorce Petition

    Me and the Beta process are never, ever getting back together. Recorded on 11-7-2022

  5. The Big Moxie: Inexplicable Babies

    Qt1-2023 ~ Sign-Ups: 12/1/22 – 12/31/22 and Posting Dates: March 1—March 31, 2023 Recorded on 12-2-2023

  6. Fandom & Junk: WTF Ever

    It might get rude. Recorded on 10-29-2022

  7. Short & Junk: Writing & the Human Experience

    Answering two questions: 1: Have you tried that "change the font you're writing/editting in!" method? What did you think? 2: Are there other times where art inspired a story?

  8. Short & Junk: How Big Is Your Idea?

    Question: How do you determine what idea works best as a short story versus a novella/novel?

  9. Short & Junk: Keeping It Short

    Question: When you write a short story, is it hard to keep it short?

  10. Short & Junk: Writing A Story Without My OTP

    Question: Is it weird writing about a new character in a fandom where you have an OTP? Recorded: 9-16-2022

  11. Fandom & Junk: The Self-Insert (An Original Fandom Sin)

    Tonight we're going to talk about self-inserts in fan fiction and how that impacts your experience as a reader and a writer. Recorded on 8-27-22

  12. The Quantum Bang: The Road to 2023

    The multi-fandom fix-it bang started its fifth year today and we're going to talk about it. Recorded on August 1, 2022

  13. Fandom & Junk: Fandom Wars

    You came in like a wrecking ball and we're not here for it. Recorded on 7-8-2022

  14. Writing & Junk: Decades in the Making

    The journey to becoming the writer you are doesn't have an end, but it had a beginning. Recorded on 5-15-2022

  15. Writing & Junk: Size Matters

    How do you figure out if you an epic story should be told in episodes, novellas, or novels? Recorded on 3-25-22

  16. To Every Season: The Layer Challenge

    Tropes, layers, and creating circumstances that inspire you. Recorded on 3-22-22 More Information: To Every Season

  17. Fandom & Junk: The Transformative Experience

    On writing fan fiction and taking your characters on the journey only you can tell. Is your work transformative? Let's talk about it. Recorded on 3-11-2022

  18. Writing & Junk: Soul Deep

    Recognizing the soul of your character to the benefit of our craft and story. Recorded on 3-4-22

  19. Revolutions: Canon Divergence/New Dimension

    Meandering through the themes for Rough Trade - November 2022. Recorded on 2-18-22

  20. Fandom & Junk: Headcanon (its a tool, not a weapon)

    Having a headcanon is like having a penis. It's perfectly okay to have one and be proud of it. It is not okay to get it out, wave it around like its fact, and try to shove it down someone's throat. Recorded on 2-12-22

  21. Writing & Junk: The Pursuit of Perfection (and other mistakes)

    Becoming the writer you're meant to be is a journey and perfection isn't the goal. Recorded on 2-4-22

  22. Writing & Junk: GMC-Goals, Motivation, & Conflict

    We're going to talk about characterization and GMC. Probably. Recorded on 1-21-2022

  23. Variations: Alternate Settings & Fusions

    We're going to explain the next RT challenge and the concepts that will come into play. Recorded on 1-15-2022

  24. Writing & Junk: Pacing & Foreshadows

    Controlling the narrative pace is one of the most important elements in storytelling and foreshadowing can play a role in that. Recorded on 12/11/2021

  25. Writing & Junk: Stuck in the Middle

    How to get a leg over your plot. Recorded on 11-19-2021 PS. I said what I said.

  26. The Writer's Table: Episode 32

    Questions & answers from live listeners. Recorded on 11-16-2021

  27. Writing & Junk: Why So Serious?

    Writing, fandom and why good craft is always important. Recorded on 11-11-2021

  28. Rough Trade Pre-Game

    We chat about Rough Trade prior to the start of the November 2021 Challenge (which is also the start of National Novel Writing Month). Recorded on 10-31-2021

  29. Plotting Fluffy Stuff & Junk

    It's gonna be so fluffy we could die. Recorded on 10/29/2021

  30. Writing & Junk: Growing Your Inner Writer

    Thoughts on how to get over yourself, conquer your process, avoid heifers, and nurture the writer you were born to be. Recorded on 10/27/2021

  31. Writing & Junk: The Big Moxie

    2022 will be the year of the cozy challenge! Tonight we're going to talk about this new challenge and how it will work and why it's been created. Signups for quarter 1 and 2 are closed. But, signups for quarters 3 and 4 will open up on June 1, 2022. https://writingandjunk.com/the-big-moxie-2022/...

  32. Writing & Junk: Magical Realism & Fandom Fusions

    Mixing magical realism in difficult fandoms. Recorded on 10/20/2021

  33. Fandom & Junk: Idea Sniping

    Idea sniping is a dick move. We're going to talk about it. Recorded on 10/15/2021

  34. Rough Trade: 10 Years On

    What we learned over the years doing the Rough Trade challenges. Recorded on 10/03/2021

  35. Writing & Junk: Self-Editing & the Alpha Reader

    Self-editing, recognizing weaknesses, improving your craft and the role of the alpha reader. Editorial Note: About 15 minutes in there is a blip in the recording where we lost several minutes of audio, so the subject change is kind of abrupt due to editing out the unexpected silence. Our...

  36. Writing & Junk: Thoughts on Time Travel

    Time travel plots, ideas, musings, and the role of magical realism in contemporary fandoms. Recorded: 9-14-2021

  37. Writing & Junk: Preparing for Beta

    Let's talk about how to not be an asshole to your beta reader(s). Recorded: 9-11-2021

  38. Plotting & Junk: Wish Babies

    We're going to delve into wish babies - mechanics, plot devices, and ripple management. Recorded:9-10-2021

  39. Writing & Junk: Magical Realism & Fantasy Elements

    Magical realism and inserting fantasy elements into contemporary fandoms. Recorded: 9-9-2021

  40. Life & Junk: Bored as Fuck

    We're really fucking bored so we talk about the 9-1-1 fandom, food, and life. Recorded: 8-1-2021

  41. Writing & Junk: When Good Ideas Go Bad

    We meander our way through a discussion about bad writing choices, ideas, and ripple management. Note: There is a technical issue around the 2-hour mark that I clean up the best I could. Thanks. Recorded: 4-9-2021

  42. Life & Junk: Episode 1

    Alternate universe us are living their best lives and this podcast won't be safe for work. Recorded: 3-29-2021

  43. Plot Drift: Buck Comes Online as a Sentinel (9-1-1 Fandom)

    During natural disasters, Sentinels can come online to protect the tribe. Evan Buckley is no exception. Recorded: 3-26-2021

  44. Writing & Junk: Subplots & Secondary Characters

    Managing your subplots is a matter of discipline. Some of you guys should spend eternity in the corner. Recorded: 3-21-2021

  45. Fandom & Junk: Fuck the Box

    Don't let anyone put you in the corner.

  46. Fandom & Junk: Leaning into 9-1-1

    Falling in love with a new fandom. Recorded 3-18-2021

  47. Writing & Junk: The Importance of Being Honest

    Being honest and genuine in your craft is a gift you owe yourself. Recorded 03-12-2021

  48. Garden Variety Soulmates

    Everyday love is extraordinary. Recorded on 03-09-2021

  49. Fandom & Junk: No Statute of Limitations

    Setting a boundary isn't giving up, forgiveness is always optional, and moving on doesn't equal forgetting. Recorded on 3-5-2021

  50. Fandom & Junk: Illusions of Helpfulness

    We don't think that word means what you think it means. Recorded 03-02-2021

View all 549 episodes →

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life's too short not to say what you mean.

HOSTED BY

Keira Marcos

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Keira's World have?

Keira's World currently has 549 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Keira's World about?

Life's too short not to say what you mean.

How often does Keira's World release new episodes?

Keira's World releases new episodes frequently with a large back catalog of 549 episodes. Check the episode list for recent publication dates.

Where can I listen to Keira's World?

You can listen to Keira's World on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Keira's World?

Keira's World is created and hosted by Keira Marcos.
URL copied to clipboard!