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WriterDojoNov 29, 2023

WriterDojo S5 EP21: Michael A Rothman Exposé (round 2)
At the 20Books Vegas 2023 conference our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, finally had the chance to sit down and record one of the more requested episodes- they got to talk about making it as an indy writer with Michael A. Rothman. The conversation went long enough that I split it into 2 episodes. This is part 2 (*Spoiler alert- it's not a smooth seamless break between the two. I kinda just had to pick a point and cut it.)
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the entire *Twisted Luck* series by Mel Todd is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47wWVy5 (affiliate link) _______________
"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

WriterDojo S5 EP20: Michael A Rothman Exposé (round 1)
At the 20Books Vegas 2023 conference our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, finally had the chance to sit down and record one of the more requested episodes- they got to talk about making it as an indy writer with Michael A. Rothman. The conversation went long enough that I split it into 2 episodes. (*Spoiler alert- it's not a smooth seamless break between the two. I kinda just had to pick a point and cut it. Fortunately we'll have part 2 for you next week.)
If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo
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*Residue* by Steve Diamond (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

WriterDojo S5 EP19: Rick Partlow Exposé
Recently our hosts Steve Diamond and Larry Correia attended the 20Books Vegas 2023 conference where they took the opportunity to do a live interview with Indy superstar Rick Partlow who currently has 154 books on Goodreads with 106049 ratings. How does he put out so many books so quickly? How does he delight his readers? Where did he get his start? All this and more in another exciting episode of the WriterDojo!
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*Tour de Force* by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/40BPRgQ (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

WriterDojo S5 Ep18: Supporter Spectacular XI
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia valiantly try once again to empty the inbox of questions submitted by our beloved supporters.
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*Residue* (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link)

WriterDojo S5 Ep17: the Characters of the Forbidden Topics
Over the past month hosts/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia have talked about 2 of the 3 big Forbidden topics. To close it off, this week they provide some examples and discuss various characters and how they relate to and are defined by Politics & Religion. (They're not talking about the third, though- maybe for April Fools Day some year...)
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*A Very UnCONventional Christmas* by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/49fwbDu (affiliate link
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

WriterDojo S5 Ep16: the Elements of Horror
'Tis the week before Halloween, so hosts/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia wanted to take some time to discuss the elements of horror. The 3 key elements of horror don't belong in just horror stories- most stories can benefit from their addition. The trick is learning how to effectively use them for maximum impact.
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Servants of War by Steve Diamond and Larry Correia is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3OaWznG (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

WriterDojo S5 Ep15: Politics
After recently tackling one of the three forbidden topics (Religion) WriterDojo hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia decided to tackle another one of them- Politics. How important is it to inject politics into your work? Are politics important or should they be avoided? How do you go about creating fictional politics and should you bother doing so? All this and more in this week's WriterDojo!
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*The Revenant & the Tomb* by Herman Hunter is available on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3IZYWsN (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep14: Outlining
We've discussed Outlining vs Discovery writing in the past, but how exactly do you go about Outlining? What's the best method of creating an outline, how flexible can you be, and how do our author hosts Steve Diamond and Larry Correia work together with their differences in approaches?
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*A Small Medium at Large * Book 2 in the Division One series by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3trba8u (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep13: Religion
In polite conversation there are 3.5 topics you just don't discuss. This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia tackle one of the big ones- religion. How to write about existing religions and how to create your own fictional ones are 2 of the big topics. If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo ____________________________________
*Author Media's 2024 Novel Marketing Conference * Austin, Texas, on January 26th and 27th, 2024 Tickets on sale now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authormedia/2024-novel-marketing-conference/ ____________________________________
"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep12: Short Story Nuts & Bolts
Here in the dojo we've discussed writing short stories before, but there's way too much to the topic to cover in just one episode. This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia take some time to get into the nuts & bolts of how to actually write a compelling short story that has impact and leaves the readers (and the editors) eager for your next one.
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*Author Media's 2024 Novel Marketing Conference *
Austin, Texas, on January 26th and 27th, 2024
Tickets on sale now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authormedia/2024-novel-marketing-conference/ ____________________________________
"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep11: Tweet Bashing (round 5) The Return of the Nitwits
Can you believe our long-suffering Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia haven't waded into the muck of the Twitterverse to unearth even more bad writing advice to mock and ridicule for your amusement and edification since early in Season 3? Time flies when you're having fun...
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep10: Supporter Spectacular (Round X)
Although we've been enjoying all the interviews and live episodes, it has put us a bit behind on answering questions from our beloved Supporters so host/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia took the time to answer some of the backlog (that don't require an entire episode to answer.)
(There's an unwritten law in Marketing that 'X' is objectively better than '10')
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04:42 How to better craft an infodump
11:35 How to stop writing trilogies
15:35 Software for Writers
21:02 Hosts are Supporters too
25:35 Duologies vs Trilogies
32:40 How to approach publishers about an internship

WriterDojo S5 Ep9: Live from the Writer's Cantina
Back ,in July hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia did a live Q&A session with attendees at the Writer's Cantina. Attendees were all writers and they asked some great questions.
(*This episode was recorded live Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Writers Cantina in Utah)
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Minds of Men* (by Kacey Ezell)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Y3p9L (affiliate link) ____________________________________
02:53 If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?
03:56 Any plans for future virtual events?
10:01 When do you stop outlining and start writing?
12:33 How do you get the word out?
19:50 Any tips on filing off the serial numbers?
22:58 How do you fix a character after you finish the story?
27:17 What's the best way to learn from other's mistakes?
30:49 What are your thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and writing?
38:40 Justified Retcons
42:42 In a query letter, how much is too much?
44:28 Questions about Audible
46:44 Anything you regret NOT writing?
51:54 Writing what you know vs. self-insert

WriterDojo S5 Ep8: the Importance of Characters (w/ David Weber)
WriterDojo hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia had the opportunity to sit and chat with none other than writing legend David Weber to discuss the importance of building great characters. David is known worldwide for his strong characters and shares some practical advice for writing more realistic, compelling characters that people actually care about . (This is the final LibertyCon 23 Black Bag interview.)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep7: Writing for Video Games (w/ Brian Urbanek)
Something a little different this week. The Black Bag Interviews recorded at LibertyCon 2023 continue with hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sitting down to discuss/geek out about video game writing with a master of the craft- Brian Urbanek. (If you don't recognize the name, you'll probably recognize one of the FIFTEEN titles he's written for. Titles like Call of Duty, XCOM2, Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War, and others)
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* by Stephanie Osborne is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep6: Indy Publishing and Running a Small Press
Another of the "LibertyCon 2023 Black Bag Interviews"- in this week's episode host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia sat down with our old pal the Lawdog himself to talk about the founding, running, and challenges of Raconteur Press.
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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*West of Prehistoric* by Erik Testerman is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3s4aa9s
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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To check out more about Raconteur Press visit: https://thelawdogfiles.com/raconteur-press

WriterDojo S5 Ep5: Live From LibertyCon (2023)
For our 100th episode hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the WriterDojo podcast in front of a studio audience! (Featuring a rare cameo appearance from the third part of the dojo, Jack Wylder)
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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This week's episode is sponsored by *the Moon & the Desert* (by Dr Rob Hampson)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45dbRzC (affiliate link)

WriterDojo S5 Ep4: Once More With Feeling (w/ Kacey Ezell)
During LibertyCon this year, host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia politely asked Kacey to join them in recording an episode (black bags might work for some, but Kacey is best approached respectfully) to discuss adding emotional impact to your writing and the shape of words.
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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You can hear more from Kacey on her website: https://kaceyezell.net

WriterDojo S5 Ep3: Swords and Sorcery (w/ Howard Andrews Jones)
During the "Black Bag Interviews" at LibertyCon this year, Sword & Sorcery master Howard Andrew Jones found himself on an elevator with host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia late at night. After a brief struggle, they got him into the makeshift WriterDojo studio and sat down to talk about the differences between Fantasy and Swords & Sorcery, their mutual love of certain authors, and just generally geek out about a topic they're all passionate about.
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero; he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor—by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world." “He will take no man’s money dishonestly and no man’s insolence without a due and dispassionate revenge. He is a lonely man and his pride is that you will treat him as a proud man or be very sorry you ever saw him."

WriterDojo S5 Ep2: Law Enforcement (w/ Griffin Barber)
Law Enforcement has been covered in all forms of media pretty much as long as there has been media. What do people get right and what do people get wrong? How can you better understand and write about law enforcement characters? This week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss this topic with super cop (and popular author) Griffin Barber. (*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S5 Ep1: The State of the Dojo Address (Summer 23)
Season FIVE already?? Time flies when you're having fun, I guess! This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss what's going on with them as well as what's going on with the WriterDojo itself.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S4 Ep25: Level Up Your Writing
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk about a subject near and dear to their hearts- gaming. Can you be both a gamer and a writer? Is gaming a distraction or a tool when it comes to writing? How can you best integrate things from gaming into your writing? All this and more in the final episode of Season Four!
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S4 Ep24: Editing Nitty Gritty
For most authors, the writing part is easier than editing. How do you go work through this necessary step without going crazy? This week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take a deep dive into the dirty job that most authors dread, with tips and tricks to survive with sanity intact.
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WriterDojo S4 Ep23: Time Management
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia tackle a big subject- Time. How do you juggle writing time, work time, play time, family time, bucket time? We all have 1440 minutes a day, 10080 a week- how do you know what's important and what isn't? And aren't deadlines really more of a suggestion?
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S4 Ep22: Lessons From the Gun Range
Way back in Season 2 (Episode 23) our hosts Steve Diamond and Larry Correia shared some observations/lessons/epiphanies they had during a (then) recent shooting class they attended. This year, new class- new revelations.
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep21: Message Fiction
On today's episode our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, discuss 'message fiction'. Is it inherently a bad thing? Is there a right way and a wrong way to do it? And just how guilty of hypocrisy are they? Tune in for this and much more in this week's episode!
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep 20: Greatest Hits (Vol. 1)
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia are out writing against deadlines, so this week we're doing the Best Of the WriterDojo. These are the bits and pieces that people like to refer back to, re-edited, condensed, and streamlined. (All of these come from Seasons 1 & 2.)
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00:26 S1 Ep12- Dialogue
04:10 S1 Ep17- Grand Theft Storytelling
07:26 S2 Ep12- How to Tell a Story in 5000 Words
12:19 S2 Ep13- Character Growth & Development
20:43 S2 Ep16- Sharpen Your Saw
27:50 S2 Ep17- Business & Marketing (taxes)
29:53 S2 Ep21- Pitching & Acquisitions (w/ Dave Butler)
35:16 S2 Ep24- The Rhythm of Writing (w/ Craig Nybo)

WriterDojo S4 Ep19: Beginnings
WriterDojo S4 Ep19: Beginnings
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia enjoy answering questions from our beloved Supporters during our Supporter Spectaculars, but sometimes the answers take a bit longer to answer than others. This was the case with one during Supporter Spectacular IX, so they decided to devote an entire episode to discussing one question in particular. What makes a great opening for a story? (This is another 'nuts & bolts' kind of episode with real, useful tips to help you keep your readers reading!)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo S4 Ep18: Supporter Spectacular IX
This week Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take on more of the questions provided by our lovely supporters.
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep17: High Tide/Low Tide
We all know the expression 'a rising tide lifts all boats', but what about the opposite- does a falling tide lower all boats? Hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss both sides of the issue. Also introduces a new voice- Amazon Review Voice! (which sounds suspiciously like Bad Twitter Advice Voice)
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S4 Ep16: Passive Voice
Passive Voice is the subject of the WriterDojo podcast this week. This topic was discussed by authors/hosts Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, and they were joined by Craig Nybo.
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep15: Editorial Round Table (Round 1)
We've had a lot of questions in the WriterDojo facebook group in regards to editing, so this week hosts Steve Diamond & Larry Correia sat down with Dave Butler & Christopher Ruocchio to discuss editing: the different types of editing, what to do, what not to do, tips & tricks, etc.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep14: Science Fantasy
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia are joined in the studio with Christopher Ruocchio to discuss Science Fantasy- what it is, what it isn't, and why it's useful.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep13: Christopher Ruocchio Exposé
This week your hosts Steve Diamond & Larry Correia got the opportunity to sit down in the studio with super author Christopher Ruocchio and discuss the genesis of the Sun Eater series, what path he took to becoming a published author, and lots more.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

WriterDojo 2.0
After 82 episodes, we are excited to unveil the All New All Different- WriterDojo 2.0!

S4 Ep12: On Location
You've got great characters with great motivations and a great plot- but plots need a place to happen. What's the best way to choose the right location? How much does it really matter to the story? Can the location actually be more than just a stage for the plot to happen? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia expound upon the subject, including examples of why some of their works are set where they are.
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*the Wizard's Stone* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E6ZBWr (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep11: Brainstorming (Round1)
This week Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the process of collaborative brainstorming (including some hints about the upcoming sequel to Servants of War)
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S4 Ep10: Profanity
Since man first stubbed his bare toe on a rock, profanity has been with us. Profanity has evolved and grown over time like all language, but it's certainly nothing new. Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss this topic in depth. When is profanity acceptable and when is it not acceptable? How much is too much? Most importantly, why is 'cussing like a sailor' not that impressive? All this and more on this week's episode of the WriterDojo
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep9: Supporter Spectacular (Round 7)
"I don't pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about."- Arthur C. Clarke
This week Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia try once again to get caught up on some of these awesome questions sent in by our amazing supporters.
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*The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing* is available at: https://www.authormedia.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/ (For FREE!!)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep8: Censorship is $#!*
"Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered." —George Orwell, 1984
WriterDojo hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk this week about censorship and the rewriting of books to better suit modern sensibilities.
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*The Revenant & the Tomb* by Herman Hunter is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IZYWsN (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep7: Interviews
With Larry having done dozens of interviews in the last month alone and Steve interviewing SO many people over the years, it makes sense to cover this subject. WriterDojo hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk this week about interviewing and being interviewed.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep6: Monsters (Round 3)
WriterDojo hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia just cannot get enough monsters! So the discussion continues this week with some tips for how, when, and why to create your own monsters (just in writing- sorry, Steve)
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*the Wizard's Stone* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E6ZBWr (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep5: Monsters (Round 2)
This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to further discuss one of their favorite topics- Monsters (round 2)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep4: Monsters (Round 1)
This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss one of their favorite topics- Monsters.
What makes a monster effective? Is it better to show them up front, or cloak them in mystery? And just what IS the deal with the Humboldt Folk in MHI, anyway? Find out all this and more on this week's exciting episode!
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*In Defense of the Second Amendment* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QreDvd (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep3: Westerns
Saddle up for a rip roarin' discussion about the genre of Westerns with hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia. Yee haw, I guess?
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*In Defense of the Second Amendment* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QreDvd (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 E2: Predatory Publishing
This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the differences between traditional (trad), independent (indy), and 'hybrid' publishers. What's good, what's bad, and what to watch out for.
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*In Defense of the Second Amendment* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QreDvd (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S4 Ep1: State of the Dojo Address (2023)
We're back, baby!
This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take a look back at 2022 and a look forward at 2023.
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*In Defense of the Second Amendment* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QreDvd (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

S3 Ep 24: Wrapping it Up
Sooner or later, everything must end. This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss wrapping it up- how best to go about wrapping up a story, a book, a series. (Fittingly, this is the last episode of Season 3)
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*Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link)

S3 Ep23: How to Approach an Author
Slowly and cautiously.
Oh not a long enough answer? Okay fine, fine- let's hear what Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia have to say on the subject. How do you approach authors, how do you NOT approach authors, why do you approach authors? All this and more in another exciting episode of the WriterDojo
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A Christmas Surprise by Jason Cordova is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3G6iPN9 (affiliate link)

S3 Ep22: Titles (& Why We Suck At Them)
So you've finally completed your masterpiece, edited and re-edited it into perfection and then you hit the big question- what are you going to call this thing? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the various ways of naming your work, some of the pitfalls and problems, and examine what they've done right and what they've done wrong.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
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Servants of War by Steve Diamond and Larry Correia is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3OaWznG (affiliate link)