WriterDojo

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/

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/

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/

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

(now with the correct audio) 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

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

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

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)

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

'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

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/

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/

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/

Here in the dojo we've discussed writing short stories before, but there's way too much to the topic to cover in just one episode. This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia take some time to get into the nuts & bolts of how to actually write a compelling short story that has impact and leaves the readers (and the editors) eager for your next one. 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/