WriterDojo

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

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

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 WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo _________________________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Residue* (by Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XK40GO (affiliate link)

Law Enforcement has been covered in all forms of media pretty much as long as there has been media. What do people get right and what do people get wrong? How can you better understand and write about law enforcement characters? This week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss this topic with super cop (and popular author) Griffin Barber. (*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023) 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 Electronic Advanced Reader Copy of *Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever* is available at https://www.baen.com/monster-hunter-memoirs-fever-earc.html ____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

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. 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

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

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 Craig Nybo 'Craig Nybo's Terrifying Lies Podcast' can be found at https://craignybo.com/

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

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

So you've finally completed your masterpiece, edited and re-edited it into perfection and then you hit the big question- what are you going to call this thing? Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the various ways of naming your work, some of the pitfalls and problems, and examine what they've done right and what they've done wrong. 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 Servants of War by Steve Diamond and Larry Correia is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3OaWznG (affiliate link)

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 _________________________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Trouble Walked In* (by Mike Kupari)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Czhi0E (affiliate link)

Sooner or later, everything must end. This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss wrapping it up- how best to go about wrapping up a story, a book, a series. (Fittingly, this is the last episode of Season 3) 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/ *Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link)

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

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 *Trouble Walked In* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3p6c84t (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

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 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SAOZ72 (affiliate link) "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com _________________________________________________________________ This week's episode is sponsored by *Against All Odds* (by Jason Haskell)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dNpdxH (affiliate link) _________________________________________________________________