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The WriterDojo is different than most other writing advice podcasts out there- our primary purpose is to cut through all the bad advice and help you tell stories that people want to read (& get you paid in the process.) This is advice on becoming a Professional Writer from two very knowledgeable Professional Writers. Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia discuss the ins and outs of writing for fun and profit. Readers will find plenty of interesting tidbits as well and may come away with new insights into what goes into creating the stories they love.
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WriterDojo S5 Ep11: Tweet Bashing (round 5) The Return of the Nitwits

WriterDojoSep 20, 2023

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WriterDojo S5 Ep11: Tweet Bashing (round 5) The Return of the Nitwits
Sep 20, 202354:05
WriterDojo S5 Ep10: Supporter Spectacular (Round X)

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') 

If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo


"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

*Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link)


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

Sep 13, 202339:30
WriterDojo S5 Ep9: Live from the Writer's Cantina

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)

If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo


"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

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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

Sep 06, 202355:53
WriterDojo S5 Ep8: the Importance of Characters (w/ David Weber)
Aug 30, 202342:56
WriterDojo S5 Ep7: Writing for Video Games (w/ Brian Urbanek)
Aug 23, 202336:47
WriterDojo S5 Ep6: Indy Publishing and Running a Small Press
Aug 16, 202355:53
WriterDojo S5 Ep5: Live From LibertyCon (2023)

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)

If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

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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)



Aug 09, 202353:50
WriterDojo S5 Ep4: Once More With Feeling (w/ Kacey Ezell)
Aug 02, 202347:32
WriterDojo S5 Ep3: Swords and Sorcery (w/ Howard Andrews Jones)

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)

If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo ____________________________________

The Electronic Advanced Reader Copy of *Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever* is available at https://www.baen.com/monster-hunter-memoirs-fever-earc.html

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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."

Jul 26, 202339:21
WriterDojo S5 Ep2: Law Enforcement (w/ Griffin Barber)
Jul 19, 202349:14
WriterDojo S5 Ep1: The State of the Dojo Address (Summer 23)
Jul 12, 202346:31
WriterDojo S4 Ep25: Level Up Your Writing
Jun 28, 202342:21
WriterDojo S4 Ep24: Editing Nitty Gritty

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.

If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

*Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link)

Jun 21, 202349:05
WriterDojo S4 Ep23: Time Management
Jun 14, 202350:57
WriterDojo S4 Ep22: Lessons From the Gun Range
Jun 07, 202346:20
S4 Ep21: Message Fiction
May 31, 202335:29
S4 Ep 20: Greatest Hits (Vol. 1)

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.) 

If you would like to join the ranks of 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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the *13 Reasons for Murder* series is available exclusively at: https://shop.amandabyrd.net/
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

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)

May 24, 202342:49
WriterDojo S4 Ep19: Beginnings
May 17, 202347:59
WriterDojo S4 Ep18: Supporter Spectacular IX
May 10, 202338:48
S4 Ep17: High Tide/Low Tide
May 03, 202352:18
S4 Ep16: Passive Voice
Apr 26, 202341:11
S4 Ep15: Editorial Round Table (Round 1)
Apr 19, 202346:29
S4 Ep14: Science Fantasy
Apr 12, 202340:10
S4 Ep13: Christopher Ruocchio Exposé
Apr 05, 202340:54
WriterDojo 2.0

WriterDojo 2.0

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

Apr 01, 202319:12
S4 Ep12: On Location
Mar 29, 202352:29
S4 Ep11: Brainstorming (Round1)
Mar 22, 202350:40
S4 Ep10: Profanity
Mar 15, 202348:46
S4 Ep9: Supporter Spectacular (Round 7)
Mar 08, 202349:29
S4 Ep8: Censorship is $#!*
Mar 01, 202344:17
S4 Ep7: Interviews
Feb 22, 202358:40
S4 Ep6: Monsters (Round 3)
Feb 15, 202345:55
S4 Ep5: Monsters (Round 2)
Feb 08, 202343:33
S4 Ep4: Monsters (Round 1)
Feb 01, 202330:21
S4 Ep3: Westerns
Jan 25, 202346:18
S4 E2: Predatory Publishing
Jan 18, 202347:35
S4 Ep1: State of the Dojo Address (2023)
Jan 11, 202352:55
S3 Ep 24: Wrapping it Up

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)

If  you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support  this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future  episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

*Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link)

Dec 28, 202251:46
S3 Ep23: How to Approach an Author

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

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 

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com 

A Christmas Surprise by Jason Cordova is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3G6iPN9 (affiliate link)

Dec 21, 202245:41
S3 Ep22: Titles (& Why We Suck At Them)

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.

 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 

"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)

Dec 14, 202239:45
S3 Ep21: Sequels

S3 Ep21: Sequels

Many authors struggle to follow up on a first book. What are the expectations and requirements for a good sequel and how do you meet them? Hosts/Authors  Steve Diamond and Larry Correia dive deeper into a question asked by one of our awesome supporters that was so good, it needed its own full episode.

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  

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo 

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This week's episode is sponsored by *Residue* (by Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XK40GO (affiliate link)

Nov 30, 202252:32
S3 Ep20: Supporter Spectacular (Round VII)
Nov 23, 202241:06
S3 Ep19: Third Person Narrative

S3 Ep19: Third Person Narrative

This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia follow up on the First-Person Narrative episode with a discussion of Third-Person Narrative. What is the best time/way to use it and when you should NOT use it. What are the benefits and the challenges? 

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

"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)

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Nov 16, 202240:21
S3 Ep18: What's In A Name? (The Importance of Character Names)

S3 Ep18: What's In A Name? (The Importance of Character Names)

What's in a name? Quite a bit, it turns out. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to the studio to discuss the importance  of character names, some methods of selecting them, and some of their  favorite examples.

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 "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

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This week's episode is sponsored by *An Illustrated Guide to AI Prompt Mastery* (by Jack Wylder)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3s478Pu (affiliate link)

Nov 09, 202244:31
S3 Ep17: Intro to Marketing with Jack Wylder

S3 Ep17: Intro to Marketing with Jack Wylder

This  week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia go over a few of the basics of Marketing with that Jack Wylder guy and discuss the need  for personal branding, the importance of an author's website, and more. 

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 "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com 

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This  week's episode is sponsored by *The Lone Star, the Tricolor, and the  Swastika: Republic of Texas Navy Book 2* (by D.A.Brock)- available on  Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Dvizou (affiliate link)

Nov 02, 202249:14
S3 Ep16: First Person Narrative
Oct 26, 202244:55
S3 Ep15: Working With an Editor with Toni Weisskopf
Oct 19, 202238:12
S3 Ep 14: Worldbuilding with Chuck Gannon

S3 Ep 14: Worldbuilding with Chuck Gannon

At FenCon 2022 we had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with some amazing guests. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talked with Special Guest, Dr Charles E Gannon (Chuck) about Shared Worldbuilding and what it takes to make it in the writing  business. 

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 

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

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This  week's episode is sponsored by *Earthrise* (by M.C.A.Hogarth)- available  on Amazon: amzn.to/3Cn5BbP (affiliate link)

Oct 12, 202245:42
S3 Ep13: Picking the Brain of Dr Rob Hampson

S3 Ep13: Picking the Brain of Dr Rob Hampson

At FenCon 2022 we had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with some amazing guests. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and  Larry Correia talked with Special Guest, neuroscientist/author Dr Rob  Hampson about big brain stuff. 

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 

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com 

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This  week's episode is sponsored by *Trouble Walked In* (by Mike Kupari)-  available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Czhi0E (affiliate link)

Oct 05, 202243:25
S3 Ep12: Interview With a Completely Different Vampire

S3 Ep12: Interview With a Completely Different Vampire

At FenCon 2022 we had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with some amazing guests. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talked with Special Guest, author David Carrico about the writing process and his new book *The Blood Is The Life*  

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

*The Blood is the Life*  (by David Carrico) is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SAOZ72 (affiliate link)  

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

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This week's episode is sponsored by *Against All Odds* (by Jason Haskell)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RpnYSR (affiliate link) _________________________________________________________________

Sep 28, 202244:14