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WriterDojo

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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 S8 Ep1: the Critical Drinker

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WriterDojo S8 Ep1: the Critical Drinker
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WriterDojo S7 Ep15: Author's Definitive Editions

WriterDojo S7 Ep15: Author's Definitive Editions

In this week's episode, hosts/Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia dive into the pros and cons of releasing an author's definitive edition of a popular book. They explore how these special editions can offer deeper insights, refined storytelling, and added content, while also considering potential downsides like changing beloved elements or conflicting with fans' original experiences.

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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*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/

Oct 23, 202436:03
WriterDojo S7 Ep14: Adventures In Discovery Writing

WriterDojo S7 Ep14: Adventures In Discovery Writing

his week our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia, share with us a zany story about each working in the other's wheel house. Larry has used the Outlining method for his last 29 books but now he's trying Discovery Writing for the first time as he works on his new progression fantasy. Steve is a Discoverer who is working with an actual outline for once. Hilarity ensues in this heartwarming episode as the two friends discover the real treasure is the books they wrote along the way. 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 _______________________________

This week's episode is sponsored by *Mountain of Fire* by the man, the myth, the legend- Jason Cordova! - available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MmR6Kt (affiliate link) ____________________________

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

Oct 16, 202446:22
WriterDojo S7 Ep13 Wrapping It Up (round 2)

WriterDojo S7 Ep13 Wrapping It Up (round 2)

With both of our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia, recently finishing one of their series, this week they took a moment to reflect on what it takes to successfully wrap it up. What are the reader expectations? How long should the book be? How many new things should you introduce? All this and more in this week's exciting 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 _________________________________________

This week's episode is sponsored by the podcast *Legends of the Pacific* https://legendsfromthepacific.com/150-ai-kanaka  _____________________________________

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


Oct 09, 202446:07
WriterDojo S7 Ep12: Q&A (Until Steve and Larry Start Talking About Godzilla)
Sep 25, 202444:51
WriterDojo S7 Ep11: Thou Shalt Not Be Jealous of Thy Neighbor's Book Sales
Sep 18, 202446:02
WriterDojo S7 Ep10: Writing Hard SciFi (w/ Les Johnson)
Sep 04, 202449:58
WriterDojo S7 Ep9: Writing Action
Aug 27, 202435:59
WriterDojo S7 Ep8: "Problematic" Edits
Aug 21, 202445:30
WriterDojo S7 Ep7: Overcoming Setbacks (w/ Michael Haspil)
Aug 14, 202445:11
WriterDojo S7 Ep6: the Dangers of Mary Sue
Aug 07, 202447:31
WriterDojo S7 Ep5: First Time Novelist (w/ Josh Hill)
Jul 31, 202435:59
WriterDojo S7 Ep4: A Rising Tide (w/ Jim Curtis)

WriterDojo S7 Ep4: A Rising Tide (w/ Jim Curtis)

Another interview from this year's Writer's Cantina in Utah, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sat down with author/retired Naval Flight Officer, Jim Curtis (AKA J.L. Curtis). Jim currently has 47+ writing credits to his name, a rather unique view of the industry, and is part of the rising force that is Raconteur Press.

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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This week's episode is sponsored by *the Legends of Colt Ostergaard series* by our boy Rick Cutler himself- available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rick-Cutler/author/B0BWSJ7MHJ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1721151371&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true (affiliate link) _________________________________________________________________ 

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

Jul 24, 202436:30
WriterDojo S7 Ep3: Our Boy Rick (w/ Rick Cutler)
Jul 17, 202438:36
WriterDojo S7 Ep2: Kindle Unlimited (with Jeffery H. Haskell)
Jul 10, 202453:28
WriterDojo S7 Ep1: Live From Writers Cantina 2024
Jul 03, 202452:01
WriterDojo S6 Ep18: Where it Began
Jun 26, 202448:05
WriterDojo S6 Ep17: Quid Pro Quo
Jun 19, 202457:10
WriterDojo S6 Ep16: Sword and Armor
Jun 12, 202459:26
WriterDojo S6 Ep15: Back from the Deadlines
Jun 05, 202442:20
WriterDojo S6 Ep14: Sports
May 01, 202447:14
WriterDojo S6 Ep13: Death
Apr 24, 202442:25
WriterDojo S6 Ep12: Supporter Spectacular XII

WriterDojo S6 Ep12: Supporter Spectacular XII

"The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein

This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia once again answer questions from our beloved supporters.

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 ______________________________________________________________

This week's episode is sponsored by *Dead Girl* (by Craig Nybo)-available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aE0Kmr (affiliate link) ___________________________________________________________

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

Apr 17, 202441:11
WriterDojo S6 Ep11: Character Motivation
Apr 10, 202442:54
WriterDojo S6 Ep10: Pep Talk
Apr 03, 202447:44
WriterDojo: the Biggest Interview We've Ever Done
Apr 01, 202418:04
WriterDojo S6 Ep9: Your Job is to Entertain
Mar 27, 202446:41
WriterDojo S6 Ep8: Money (round 1)
Mar 13, 202452:25
WriterDojo S6 Ep7: Next Steps
Mar 06, 202445:02
WriterDojo S6 EP6: Setting the Scene
Feb 28, 202439:20
WriterDojo S6 Ep5: Musings on the Industry
Feb 21, 202443:24
WriterDojo S6 Ep4: Writing to Your Audience
Feb 07, 202443:54
WriterDojo S6 Ep3: Tweet Bashing (round 7)
Jan 31, 202443:55
WriterDojo S6 Ep2: Interview w/ Steve Beaulieu
Jan 24, 202445:06
WriterDojo S6 Ep1: the State of the Dojo Address 2024
Jan 17, 202451:04
WriterDojo S5 Ep24: Tweet Bashing (round 6) w/ Jason Cordova
Dec 27, 202331:38
WriterDojo S5 Ep23: Jason Cordova Exposé
Dec 20, 202334:40
WriterDojo S5 Ep22: Editing (with Christine Nielson)
Dec 06, 202349:02
WriterDojo S5 EP21: Michael A Rothman Exposé (round 2)
Nov 29, 202341:59
WriterDojo S5 EP20: Michael A Rothman Exposé (round 1)
Nov 22, 202354:07
WriterDojo S5 EP19: Rick Partlow Exposé
Nov 15, 202349:42
WriterDojo S5 Ep18: Supporter Spectacular XI

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.

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/

*Residue* (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link)

Nov 08, 202351:12
WriterDojo S5 Ep17: the Characters of the Forbidden Topics
Nov 01, 202339:16
WriterDojo S5 Ep16: the Elements of Horror
Oct 25, 202354:13
WriterDojo S5 Ep15: Politics
Oct 18, 202357:32
WriterDojo S5 Ep14: Outlining
Oct 11, 202339:20