This week we were lucky enough to have super-author D.J. (Dave) Butler in studio with hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia. Dave is a successful author who writes adventure stories for all readers and has been a lawyer, a musician, a consultant, and a corporate trainer (his own story is almost as interesting as the stories he writes.) Dave tells how he broke into publishing and offers up tips & tricks you won't learn in any classroom. If you would like to join the ranks of our suppo...
May 11, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It's been a while since we dove into a specific genre, so this week Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia will be discussing Urban Fantasy. What exactly qualifies as Urban Fantasy and why on Earth do they call it that? 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...
May 04, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We get lots of questions from our beloved supporters, so this week our ever-grateful Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take the opportunity to address a couple more of them. 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...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 17
If you're a writer, you've probably heard the refrain "you should be writing!" If you're a reader, you might have told your favorite author the same. Our perspicacious Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to ponder the correct response to this and whether or not this is good or helpful advice. 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...
Apr 20, 2022•43 min
Recently, a well known writer launched a Kickstarter that did pretty well for itself. Does that mean traditional publishers are done for? How does this affect the writing community? Is everyone just going to do this from now on? Our insightful Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to ruminate on this and speculate on the long term effects. If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes ...
Apr 13, 2022•38 min
Cancel culture- it's insidious and it's everywhere. How do you handle the threat of cancellation? Our fearless Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to share their thoughts on this trending topic and provide some insight and guidance. (Plus Larry does his Twitter Voice!) 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...
Apr 06, 2022•34 min
Our dauntless Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to once again discuss an irresponsible tweet and explain how character growth & development SHOULD go (spoiler alert: it's not by running down a checklist) 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
Mar 30, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The market for short fiction is larger than it ever has been, with new anthologies coming out constantly. Having written short stories and novellas for many years, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to tackle the question- How do you tell a story in 5,000 words or less? 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...
Mar 23, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to tackle the question- what's the difference between natural inclusion and Mandatory Diversity? What should be the focus of writing? How did Larry almost die? All that and a sneak peek behind the scenes of MHI! 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...
Mar 16, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Last week we covered getting the most bang for your buck attending conventions- this week, we go into the other side of it; what if you're one of the ones people are coming to see? What are your expectations and responsibilities? How can you be the person Cons want to invite back again and again? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to discuss the ins and outs of attending conventions. If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly don...
Mar 09, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Conventions are a wonderful resource, but they cost both time and money. How do you make sure you get the most bang for your buck? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to discuss the ins and outs of attending conventions. 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...
Mar 02, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
IPs (Intellectual Properties) can be tricky to write for. When does FanFic become canon? What are the Dos and Don'ts? Having been on both sides of the equation, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to discuss the pros & cons of writing in someone else's property as well as having someone write in yours. 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...
Feb 23, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Based partially on their recent experience writing Servants of War together, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to discuss the pros & cons of working with other authors on a project. 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...
Feb 16, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer yet more questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Supporters, we appreciate you SO much- thank you all! 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
Feb 09, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Pacing can make or break a book and it's something that many authors struggle with. Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to discuss the different approaches to pacing and provide some helpful tips on how to pace yourself. 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...
Feb 02, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Audio books accounted for over $1,500,000,000 in sales in the USA alone last year- and that number is growing steadily. Writing for audio is different than writing for readers, though. Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to discuss the differences and give you some ideas to create a better experience for listeners. 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/w...
Jan 26, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Back during our First Supporter Spectacular, there were some questions just too big for a quick answer so we promised we'd get to them later- this week's topic is one such question. Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia will explore the Pros & Cons of Writer Groups and help explain how an author should choose and what they should expect from their Beta Readers. If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future ...
Jan 19, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Our intrepid Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to once again dissect bad writing advice from a tweet and discuss canon and what it means to fans. 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
Jan 12, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Here we are at the start of Season Two, and this one gets a little personal as hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia reflect on what they did last year, what they're planning for this year, and make some suggestions to make your new year as productive as possible. 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...
Jan 05, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take time this week to contrast Long Fiction vs Short Fiction and discuss the Pros and Cons of each. (Also, this is the final episode of Season One! How crazy is that?? We've got some great things planned for Season 2, so stay tuned!) 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
Dec 29, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Our intrepid Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to discuss a foolish tweet and explain why writing is NOT a zero sum game. 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
Dec 22, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Where is the line between homage and plagiarism? How do you tell a story that hasn't been done before? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss these and many other questions in this week's 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
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the concept of 'the Muse' and how it can affect one's writing career. 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
Dec 08, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia answer even more questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Supporters, we appreciate you SO much- thank you all! 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
Dec 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia answer questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Supporters, we appreciate you SO much- thank you all! 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
Nov 24, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss one of their favorite genres: Horror. This was originally supposed to air on Halloween 2021 but Producer Jack went and got sick. Sorry! If you would like to support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes, you can do so at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo
Nov 17, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of writing good dialogue and the differences between actual conversations and written conversations. If you would like to support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes, you can do so at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo
Nov 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss starting with a setting rather than a character. If you would like to support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes, you can do so at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo
Oct 27, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of fleshing out your background characters and the opportunities therein. If you would like to support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes, you can do so at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo
Oct 20, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of choosing a Point of View. If you would like to support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes, you can do so at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo
Oct 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
