This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia continue their discussion of some of their favorite horror movies and look at what they can learn from them as writers. (Spoilers!)  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 *What Hellhounds Dream* (by Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UDFyaE (affiliate link) _______ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

After a brief intermission, we're back! This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take a look at some of their favorite horror movies and look at what they can learn from them as writers. (Spoilers!)  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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 ______________ *Residue* by Steve Diamond (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link) ____________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

This week our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, address some of the questions sent in from our beloved backers- and then Godzilla shows up. 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 Raconteur Press' *Goblin Market* anthology. https://amzn.to/4eidX6g  ___________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Recently our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, stumbled across a tweet so off, so bad that not only did it invoke The Voice, but it ended up becoming a 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 ______________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by Craig Nybo's *Red Annex* Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craignybo/red-annex-a-stripped-down-rock-funk-and-blues-experience/description _________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Recently our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, had the opportunity to sit down and chat with our favorite NASA rocket scientist, Les Johnson about writing hard science fiction. How much science is too much science in your book? How much science does the writer need to understand in order to write science fiction? What would the Baen 'sexiest writer' calendar look like? Just what are these 'solar sails' he works on at his day job and what do they mean for the future? And most importantly, what's the deal with the Professor from Gilligan's Island? 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 To see more of Les' stuff, visit his website at: https://www.lesjohnsonauthor.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

At the Writer's Cantina this year, our hosts authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia held a panel about 'Writing Action'. Lots of good questions.  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to the studio to discuss 'Problematic Edits'. When it comes to editing, there are good and bad editors. What makes one or the other and can you work with an editor you don't see eye to eye with? When is editing out "problematic" no-no words a good idea and when is it a bad idea? What do you do with edits you don't agree with? All this and more personal opinions than normal on this week's thrilling 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 *Forever Fields* by Josh Hill- available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c1laG0 (affiliate link) ____________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Another interview from this year's Writer's Cantina in Utah, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sat down with author/long time buddy Michael Haspil to talk about what not to do when getting started, writing for other people's IPs versus writing for your own, his experiences with trad pub versus indie, and the importance of picking yourself up and soldiering on if you want a career in writing. 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 *Forever Fields* by Josh Hill- available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c1laG0 (affiliate link) __________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia wanted to talk about Mary Sue. Who was she and why should you care? How do you know if a character qualifies for Mary Sue-dom or not? Do either of the hosts have any Mary Sues in their own works? All this and more in another thrilling 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 __________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Tales of the E4 Mafia* by Henchmen Press- available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fwnDv3 (affiliate link) __________________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Another interview from this year's Writer's Cantina in Utah, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sat down with author/close friend Josh Hill to talk about the challenges he faced going from aspiring author to published author, about the release of his new book, and about some of the trials and tribulations of doing so in this new age of publishing. 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 *Forever Fields* by Josh Hill- available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c1laG0 (affiliate link) __________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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  _________________________________________________________________  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

At this year's Writer's Cantina in Utah, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia got the chance to sit down with none other than our boy Rick Cutler. We've done interviews with multiple New York Times best selling authors, but this was a chance to chat with a future star who is just getting started, which is a unique take. How did Rick get started, what was his first story like, what challenges has he faced, and what advice does he have for other authors looking to get started? All this and more on 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 _________________________________________________________________  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Recently hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia attended the Writer's Cantina in Utah and got the opportunity to sit down and talk about Kindle Unlimited with Jeffery H. Haskell. How is KU different than traditional publishing? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Who is the KU target audience and what are some of the most effective tactics to succeed? All this and more 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  __________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *To Find a Tall Ship* by A.G. Thompson- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xlB5AO (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

For the second year in a row, 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 Friday, June 28th, 2024 at the Writers Cantina in Utah) 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 *To Find a Tall Ship* by A.G. Thompson- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xlB5AO (affiliate link) ___________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Ever wonder what got our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia, into the writing business to begin with? This week they share their initial motivations, what keeps them going, the origins of some of their first works (including the first novel Larry ever wrote!) AND as a bonus they share the one thing they won't write. All this and more on 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 _____________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *To Find a Tall Ship* by A.G. Thompson- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xlB5AO (affiliate link) ___________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Last week our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia, shared the story of learning to fight with swords and armor with Brandon Sanderson. This week they share how they repaid the favor... 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 *To Find a Tall Ship* by A.G. Thompson- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xlB5AO (affiliate link) _____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

So did our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia do anything else besides writing during the one month hiatus? Well since you ask, there's kind of a funny story there....  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 *Space Cowboys 5* (by Raconteur Press)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VcFptM (affiliate link) ______________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for years! This week, our hosts authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia have risen from the dead(lines) to share with us just what they've been doing since last episode. They also discuss the differences between hard and soft deadlines, the art of ending a series, and some of the behind the scenes processes that happen between 'the end' and 'available now.' 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 *Space Cowboys 5* (by Raconteur Press)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VcFptM (affiliate link) ___________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia tackle a topic near and dear to Steve- Sports. How do the lessons learned in sports apply to writing? How can you incorporate sports into your stories, even if you don't like sports? Can writing people even understand sports people? All this and more on this week's 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 __________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *What Hellhounds Dream* (by Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UDFyaE (affiliate link) ____________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

We love getting questions from our supporters, but sometimes the questions are so big they need their own full episode- this is one such question. This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk about having your character deaths mean something. How do you craft a death that has weight and value? And do all character deaths have to? All this and more on yet 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 _____________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Servants of War* (by Larry Correia & Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KPCTz (affiliate link) Now in Paperback!! ________________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

"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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

What makes your characters tick? Heroes, villains, or just people standing on street corners, minding their own business, everyone has motivations that drives them. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia dive deep into the intricacies of crafting compelling character motivations that drive a story and discuss the key ingredients that breathe life into fictional personas. (Spoiler alert: Larry is working on Graveyard of Demons and discusses several things about the process of writing that book in particular.) 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 *Forever Fields* (by Josh Hill)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43TELWe (affiliate link)  _________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Sometimes we all need a little boost. This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia took a moment to address a comment from one of the folks in the Facebook group, but their message is for everyone. What do you need to be a writer? Why keep going? What's the point? All this and more in this week's 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 ___________________________________________________________ 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) ______________________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

We said we were going to get some big names this year, but even we didn't expect to get this lucky! Hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia were honored to do this interview (and producer Jack was very jealous that he couldn't be there.) Enjoy! If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, you can support this nonsense 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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Recently an author on Twitter/X had some thoughts about the true responsibility of writers. This week our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia sat down for a philosophical discussion about the duties and obligations of working as a professional author. (The original title of this episode was going to be 'Your Job is to Entertain, Not Lecture People About Your Personal Beliefs, Dummy' but we decided to go with a more concise version.) 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 Defense of the Second Amendment* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QreDvd (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

After last week's episode about First Steps, several folks in the WriterDojo Facebook group had some questions about money for our hosts authors/accountants Steve Diamond and Larry Correia. How do you know when you're ready to quit the day job? At what point do you need to start paying taxes on your writing income? Can you write off your motorcycle as a business expense? How best to keep your business and personal finances straight? And what IS Larry's equivalent to being hit by a bus? All this and more on 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 ____________________________________ *Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49Py0ab (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Hooray! My book got published! Ummm so what now? This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia tackle this question submitted from members of the WriterDojo Facebook group. Artistically, what do you do after your first book is finally pushed out of the nest? Do you need to try to recapture the magic of the first one? What are the 'do's and 'don't's for new writers? All this and more on this week's 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 _____________________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Son of SilverCon 2* (Las Vegas Jun 19-21, 2024) For more details visit: https://sonofsilvercon.wordpress.com/__________________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." So how do you make sure the players in your story have a stage to play on? This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia do another 'nuts and bolts' episode to help listeners better craft a scene. How do they each go about starting a chapter? How do you avoid repetition? How do you choose more evocative language to enhance the action? What tips and tricks can you use to pull your readers along for the ride? All this and more 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 __________________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Texas in the Med: Republic of Texas Navy Book 3* (by D.A.Brock)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48yPvKq (affiliate link) ______________________________________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

This week, host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia discuss some projects they're working on, including the rationale behind them and how the publishing industry has changed, and also weigh in with some personal opinions on some current events. (I believe the term is 'Spilling the tea' as the youngsters say.) 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 *Texas at the Coronation: Republic of Texas Navy Book 1* (by D.A.Brock)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xEnz8g (affiliate link) _______________________________________________________________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Some topics are bigger than the Tweet Bashing format allows. This week, our hosts authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia tackle one such topic as they unpack a recent tweet. What qualifications should be required when you are handed the keys to one of the most profitable and (formerly) popular IPs in history? What is your responsibility to the Customer? Is it more important to preach or entertain? And why would you want to make the majority of your target audience "uncomfortable"?  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  ____________________________________  *Cry Havoc* by Julie Frost is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ueUhPf (affiliate link)  ____________________________________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Just when we thought we were out, they pull us back in! Why is Xwitter so very full of bad writing advice? There's a lot of other things hosts Steve Diamond & Larry Correia could be doing, but the just awful advice keeps piling up and SOMEONE has to mock it! 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 ____________________________________ *Benregesh: Volume I of the Cocoon Chronicles* by J.C. Chambers III is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O7nodU (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

The lost episode from the 2023 20BooksTo50K convention in Las Vegas! At said convention, Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sat down with Steve Beaulieu, co-founder of Aethon books to chat about starting and running a small publishing house. 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 ____________________________________ *Residue*  by Steve Diamond (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

We're back, baby! It's time once again for everyone's favorite writing based podcast that focuses on the fun (& profit) of writing. This week, hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia reflect on the year just past, discuss what's currently going on, as well as what we're planning for Season Six of the WriterDojo. (Spoiler alert: it's gonna be a fun season!) 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 ____________________________________ *Benregesh: Volume I of the Cocoon Chronicles* by J.C. Chambers III is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O7nodU (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

This week, hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia decided to that since they already had author/cohort/close friend Jason Cordova in the studio, they would let him join in making fun of the bad writing advice they recently saw online. This is the final episode of Season 5! We appreciate all of you and look forward to showing you what we have planned for Season 6!  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 ____________________________________  *Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever* is available at amzn.to/3LHzGsf (affiliate link)  ____________________________________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

Recently our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia, got the opportunity to sit down with our good friend (& one of Larry's co-authors) Jason Cordova to chat about the Pros & Cons of co-authoring.  If you would like to join our supporters and help support Steve's brisket habit, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at: https://anchor.fm/writerdojo ____________________________________  *A Christmas Surprise* by Jason Cordova is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3G6iPN9 (affiliate link)  ____________________________________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

At the 20Books Vegas 2023 conference our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, sat down to discuss something many authors have asked about and struggled with- editing. And who better to discuss the subject with than esteemed editor-for-hire Christine Nielson? What are the signs of a good editor, what should you look for, what should you avoid, how can you best work with one and much more 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  _______________  *The Gingerbread Cat* by Stephanie Osbourne is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Gwc3zW (affiliate link)  _______________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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.) 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 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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  _______________  *Residue* by Steve Diamond (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link)  _______________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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!  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  _______________  *Tour de Force* by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/40BPRgQ (affiliate link)  _______________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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...)  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  _______________  *A Very UnCONventional Christmas* by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/49fwbDu (affiliate link _______________  "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

'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. 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 _____ Servants of War by Steve Diamond and Larry Correia is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3OaWznG (affiliate link) _____ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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! 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 Revenant & the Tomb* by Herman Hunter is available on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3IZYWsN (affiliate link) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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? 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 ____________________________________ *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) ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support

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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writerdojo/support