

WriterDojo
WriterDojo
The WriterDojo is different than most other writing advice podcasts out there- our primary purpose is to cut through all the bad advice and help you tell stories that people want to read (& get you paid in the process.) This is advice on becoming a Professional Writer from two very knowledgeable Professional Writers. Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia discuss the ins and outs of writing for fun and profit. Readers will find plenty of interesting tidbits as well and may come away with new insights into what goes into creating the stories they love.
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Nov 30, 2022 • 53min
S3 Ep21: Sequels
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
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Residue* (by Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XK40GO (affiliate link)

Nov 23, 2022 • 41min
S3 Ep20: Supporter Spectacular (Round VII)
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/

Nov 16, 2022 • 41min
S3 Ep19: Third Person Narrative
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://craignybo.com
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Servants of War by Steve Diamond and Larry Correia is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3OaWznG (affiliate link)
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Nov 9, 2022 • 45min
S3 Ep18: What's In A Name? (The Importance of Character Names)
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
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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)

Nov 2, 2022 • 49min
S3 Ep17: Intro to Marketing with Jack Wylder
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
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This week's episode is sponsored by *The Lone Star, the Tricolor, and the Swastika: Republic of Texas Navy Book 2* (by D.A.Brock)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Dvizou (affiliate link)

Oct 26, 2022 • 45min
S3 Ep16: First Person Narrative
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://craignybo.com
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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)

Oct 19, 2022 • 38min
S3 Ep15: Working With an Editor with Toni Weisskopf
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 episodes at: https://anchor.f/writerdojo "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
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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)

Oct 12, 2022 • 46min
S3 Ep 14: Worldbuilding with Chuck Gannon
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) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Earthrise* (by M.C.A.Hogarth)- available on Amazon: amzn.to/3Cn5BbP (affiliate link)

Oct 5, 2022 • 43min
S3 Ep13: Picking the Brain of Dr Rob Hampson
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
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Trouble Walked In* (by Mike Kupari)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Czhi0E (affiliate link)

Sep 28, 2022 • 44min
S3 Ep12: Interview With a Completely Different Vampire
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
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Against All Odds* (by Jason Haskell)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RpnYSR (affiliate link) _________________________________________________________________