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 WriterDo...
Nov 30, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Albert Einstein said 'The important thing is to not stop questioning' Judging by the ones sent in by our beloved supporters, they know this well. Once again, our Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer still more questions submitted by our lovely 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 "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Crai...
Nov 23, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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://craigny...
Nov 16, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 _______________...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 ____________________________________...
Nov 02, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 17
With the FenCon 2022 live episodes behind us, this week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to the more nuts-and-bolts side of things with a discussion of First-Person Narrative. What is the best time/way to use it and when should you NOT use it. 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://cr...
Oct 26, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 16
At FenCon 2022 we had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with some seriously amazing guests. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia were honored to sit down with one of the most respected editors in publishing, Special Guest Toni Weisskopf, to talk about the dynamics of writers and editors and how to prosper 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 episod...
Oct 19, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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)...
Oct 12, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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 _________...
Oct 05, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 13
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 Ama...
Sep 28, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Recently, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia found a list on Twitter of authors someone found "problematic". Once Larry got over his sadness at not being included, they decided to explain why they have a problem with the list of problematic authors. 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*Texas at the Coronation* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xEnz8g ...
Sep 21, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Recorded live at FenCon Sept 18th, 2022 Steve Diamond, Larry Correia, and Jack Wylder discuss the WriterDojo podcast in front of a studio audience. Less writing advice than normal, and there's a bit where we get ever so slightly political, but hopefully you'll enjoy it.
Sep 20, 2022•56 min
“Wanting to be a writer and not wanting to be rejected is like wanting to be a boxer and not wanting to get punched.” (-David Barr Kirtley) So how do you handle rejection? How do you handle criticism? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return once again to discuss the best methods for dealing with both. 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 *Division One: The...
Sep 14, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Where do they get such wonderful questions? From our lovely supporters, of course! This week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer even more questions submitted by 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 "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/...
Sep 07, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Recently we were having a discussion on the WriterDojo Facebook group and the question of these came up, so this week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the pros & cons of writer groups; what to look for in a beta reader, and if a group is what you need. 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 *Life Support: Secret Operations* by Joseph L Kellogg i...
Aug 31, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer more of these awesome 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 *Bowl of Red* is available on https://amzn.to/3KAleQT (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https...
Aug 24, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 7
With Steve fresh back from his role as ambassador at GenCon, this week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia share stories that highlight the various aspects of networking- the good, the bad, and the ambivalent. 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 *Empire: Secret Police* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QtSfk5 (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (t...
Aug 17, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 6
What’s the secret to writing nonfiction that sells? How long does it take compared to fiction? While nonfiction is not their usual subject, this week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia tap into their personal experiences to discuss this oft overlooked section of publishing and discuss some of the pros and cons. 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 *Troub...
Aug 10, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Our forbearing Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia so love our listeners that they will even hold their noses and wade into the Twitterverse to dredge up more bad writing advice to mock and ridicule for your amusement and edification. 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 *Division One: The Bounty Game* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BAhNY1 (affiliat...
Aug 03, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this third part of a two part series, hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia continue their discussion on how to best write action for maximum impact. 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 *Phoenix* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IZSou1 (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/...
Jul 27, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
They're ba-ack! This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to continue their discussion on how to best write action for maximum impact. 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 *Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com...
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 2
What better way to kick off season 3 then to talk about what Larry is best known for- writing action. This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss how to best writer action and how to switch it up for maximum impact. 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 *In Darkness Cast* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RwiU0j (affiliate link) "...
Jul 13, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week we catch up with hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia and follow up on the New Year's Eve Resolutions episode. What they are working on now, what's coming up, and where they'll be for the rest of the year. As a bonus, Larry reveals secrets about producer Jack Wylder that he wasn't supposed to tell but no really, it's fine- it's FINE Larry.... 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...
Jul 06, 2022•41 min
We haven't done a Genre focused episode in a bit, so this week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia will discuss Historical Fantasy with our friend Author/Editor D.J. (Dave) Butler. 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 Dave (D.J.) Butler's Witchy Eye is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bzyloa (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDoj...
Jun 29, 2022•40 min
Once again hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer even more questions submitted by our beloved 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...
Jun 22, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 25
There are really four people who make this podcast happen- you already know our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia and you might know Jack, but who is the mysterious fourth person who makes it happen? And what writing advice did he give that Steve was so impressed with that he wanted to dedicate an entire episode to exploring? Find out on this week’s exciting and thought provoking episode of the WriterDojo! If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this p...
Jun 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Downtime is an excellent time to ponder things. Some people fish to relax, some play golf- some subject themselves to hot weather and grueling training to become more effective shooters. This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss a recent gun training event they attended and share their insights in regards to both writing and in life. 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 episo...
Jun 08, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 23
We don't do current events often, but every once in awhile it's appropriate. This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss a recent event in which a world famous author was savaged for using the right words in the wrong order. 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 This week's episode brought to you by Joseph L Kellogg's Blood Pressure avai...
Jun 01, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In addition to being a successful author in his own right, guest Dave Butler is also an editor for Baen Books. This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia dive into it with Dave and explain how best to pitch your book to a publisher and get acquired. 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 Dave (D.J.) Butler's Abbott in Darkness is available on Am...
May 25, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Continuing our discussion with D.J. (Dave) Butler, this week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the differences between World Building and World Telling. 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 Dave (D.J.) Butler's Abbott in Darkness is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kXsr1x (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) i...
May 18, 2022•39 min
