WriterDojo
By WriterDojo
WriterDojoSep 22, 2021
WriterDojo S6 Ep14: Sports
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
WriterDojo S6 Ep13: Death
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!
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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
WriterDojo S6 Ep12: Supporter Spectacular XII
"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
WriterDojo S6 Ep11: Character Motivation
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.)
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Forever Fields* (by Josh Hill)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43TELWe (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S6 Ep10: Pep Talk
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
WriterDojo: the Biggest Interview We've Ever Done
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!
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S6 Ep9: Your Job is to Entertain
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.)
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*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/
WriterDojo S6 Ep8: Money (round 1)
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/
WriterDojo S6 Ep7: Next Steps
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!
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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
WriterDojo S6 EP6: Setting the Scene
"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!
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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
WriterDojo S6 Ep5: Musings on the Industry
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.)
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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) _______________________________________________________________
"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S6 Ep4: Writing to Your Audience
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"?
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*Cry Havoc* by Julie Frost is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ueUhPf (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S6 Ep3: Tweet Bashing (round 7)
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/
WriterDojo S6 Ep2: Interview w/ Steve Beaulieu
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.
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*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/
WriterDojo S6 Ep1: the State of the Dojo Address 2024
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!)
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*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/
WriterDojo S5 Ep24: Tweet Bashing (round 6) w/ Jason Cordova
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!
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*Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever* is available at amzn.to/3LHzGsf (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S5 Ep23: Jason Cordova Exposé
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.
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*A Christmas Surprise* by Jason Cordova is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3G6iPN9 (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep22: Editing (with Christine Nielson)
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!
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*The Gingerbread Cat* by Stephanie Osbourne is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Gwc3zW (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S5 EP21: Michael A Rothman Exposé (round 2)
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.)
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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
WriterDojo S5 EP20: Michael A Rothman Exposé (round 1)
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
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*Residue* by Steve Diamond (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S5 EP19: Rick Partlow Exposé
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!
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*Tour de Force* by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/40BPRgQ (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S5 Ep18: Supporter Spectacular XI
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia valiantly try once again to empty the inbox of questions submitted by our beloved supporters.
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"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)
WriterDojo S5 Ep17: the Characters of the Forbidden Topics
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...)
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*A Very UnCONventional Christmas* by Stephanie Osborne is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/49fwbDu (affiliate link
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S5 Ep16: the Elements of Horror
'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.
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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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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com
WriterDojo S5 Ep15: Politics
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!
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*The Revenant & the Tomb* by Herman Hunter is available on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3IZYWsN (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep14: Outlining
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?
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*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)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep13: Religion
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/
WriterDojo S5 Ep12: Short Story Nuts & Bolts
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/
WriterDojo S5 Ep11: Tweet Bashing (round 5) The Return of the Nitwits
Can you believe our long-suffering Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia haven't waded into the muck of the Twitterverse to unearth even more bad writing advice to mock and ridicule for your amusement and edification since early in Season 3? Time flies when you're having fun...
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
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The Electronic Advanced Reader Copy of *Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever* is available at https://www.baen.com/monster-hunter-memoirs-fever-earc.html
(The physical book drops next month) ____________________________________
"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep10: Supporter Spectacular (Round X)
Although we've been enjoying all the interviews and live episodes, it has put us a bit behind on answering questions from our beloved Supporters so host/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia took the time to answer some of the backlog (that don't require an entire episode to answer.)
(There's an unwritten law in Marketing that 'X' is objectively better than '10')
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)
04:42 How to better craft an infodump
11:35 How to stop writing trilogies
15:35 Software for Writers
21:02 Hosts are Supporters too
25:35 Duologies vs Trilogies
32:40 How to approach publishers about an internship
WriterDojo S5 Ep9: Live from the Writer's Cantina
Back ,in July 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 Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Writers Cantina in Utah)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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This week's episode is sponsored by *Minds of Men* (by Kacey Ezell)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Y3p9L (affiliate link) ____________________________________
02:53 If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?
03:56 Any plans for future virtual events?
10:01 When do you stop outlining and start writing?
12:33 How do you get the word out?
19:50 Any tips on filing off the serial numbers?
22:58 How do you fix a character after you finish the story?
27:17 What's the best way to learn from other's mistakes?
30:49 What are your thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and writing?
38:40 Justified Retcons
42:42 In a query letter, how much is too much?
44:28 Questions about Audible
46:44 Anything you regret NOT writing?
51:54 Writing what you know vs. self-insert
WriterDojo S5 Ep8: the Importance of Characters (w/ David Weber)
WriterDojo hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia had the opportunity to sit and chat with none other than writing legend David Weber to discuss the importance of building great characters. David is known worldwide for his strong characters and shares some practical advice for writing more realistic, compelling characters that people actually care about . (This is the final LibertyCon 23 Black Bag interview.)
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*the Wizard's Stone* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E6ZBWr (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep7: Writing for Video Games (w/ Brian Urbanek)
Something a little different this week. The Black Bag Interviews recorded at LibertyCon 2023 continue with hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sitting down to discuss/geek out about video game writing with a master of the craft- Brian Urbanek. (If you don't recognize the name, you'll probably recognize one of the FIFTEEN titles he's written for. Titles like Call of Duty, XCOM2, Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War, and others)
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* by Stephanie Osborne is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep6: Indy Publishing and Running a Small Press
Another of the "LibertyCon 2023 Black Bag Interviews"- in this week's episode host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia sat down with our old pal the Lawdog himself to talk about the founding, running, and challenges of Raconteur Press.
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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*West of Prehistoric* by Erik Testerman is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3s4aa9s
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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To check out more about Raconteur Press visit: https://thelawdogfiles.com/raconteur-press
WriterDojo S5 Ep5: Live From LibertyCon (2023)
For our 100th episode hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the WriterDojo podcast in front of a studio audience! (Featuring a rare cameo appearance from the third part of the dojo, Jack Wylder)
(*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
"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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This week's episode is sponsored by *the Moon & the Desert* (by Dr Rob Hampson)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45dbRzC (affiliate link)
WriterDojo S5 Ep4: Once More With Feeling (w/ Kacey Ezell)
During LibertyCon this year, host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia politely asked Kacey to join them in recording an episode (black bags might work for some, but Kacey is best approached respectfully) to discuss adding emotional impact to your writing and the shape of words.
(*This episode was recorded live at LibertyCon 2023)
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If you need help with the legalities of being a writer, help is available at https://moorelegalcounsel.com/writerdojo
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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You can hear more from Kacey on her website: https://kaceyezell.net
WriterDojo S5 Ep3: Swords and Sorcery (w/ Howard Andrews Jones)
During the "Black Bag Interviews" at LibertyCon this year, Sword & Sorcery master Howard Andrew Jones found himself on an elevator with host/authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia late at night. After a brief struggle, they got him into the makeshift WriterDojo studio and sat down to talk about the differences between Fantasy and Swords & Sorcery, their mutual love of certain authors, and just generally geek out about a topic they're all passionate about.
(*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
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
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"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero; he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor—by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world." “He will take no man’s money dishonestly and no man’s insolence without a due and dispassionate revenge. He is a lonely man and his pride is that you will treat him as a proud man or be very sorry you ever saw him."
WriterDojo S5 Ep2: Law Enforcement (w/ Griffin Barber)
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)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S5 Ep1: The State of the Dojo Address (Summer 23)
Season FIVE already?? Time flies when you're having fun, I guess! This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss what's going on with them as well as what's going on with the WriterDojo itself.
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*Space Cowboys and Space Cowboys 2: Electric Rodeo* are available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PNqyoC & https://amzn.to/3JRjbJ1 (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S4 Ep25: Level Up Your Writing
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk about a subject near and dear to their hearts- gaming. Can you be both a gamer and a writer? Is gaming a distraction or a tool when it comes to writing? How can you best integrate things from gaming into your writing? All this and more in the final episode of Season Four!
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*The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing* is available at: https://www.authormedia.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/ (For FREE!!)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S4 Ep24: Editing Nitty Gritty
For most authors, the writing part is easier than editing. How do you go work through this necessary step without going crazy? This week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take a deep dive into the dirty job that most authors dread, with tips and tricks to survive with sanity intact.
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*Alpha & Omega* is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aPOmGk (affiliate link)
WriterDojo S4 Ep23: Time Management
This week, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia tackle a big subject- Time. How do you juggle writing time, work time, play time, family time, bucket time? We all have 1440 minutes a day, 10080 a week- how do you know what's important and what isn't? And aren't deadlines really more of a suggestion?
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S4 Ep22: Lessons From the Gun Range
Way back in Season 2 (Episode 23) our hosts Steve Diamond and Larry Correia shared some observations/lessons/epiphanies they had during a (then) recent shooting class they attended. This year, new class- new revelations.
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
S4 Ep21: Message Fiction
On today's episode our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, discuss 'message fiction'. Is it inherently a bad thing? Is there a right way and a wrong way to do it? And just how guilty of hypocrisy are they? Tune in for this and much more in this week's episode!
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*The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing* is available at:https://www.authormedia.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/(For FREE!!)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
S4 Ep 20: Greatest Hits (Vol. 1)
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia are out writing against deadlines, so this week we're doing the Best Of the WriterDojo. These are the bits and pieces that people like to refer back to, re-edited, condensed, and streamlined. (All of these come from Seasons 1 & 2.)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
00:26 S1 Ep12- Dialogue
04:10 S1 Ep17- Grand Theft Storytelling
07:26 S2 Ep12- How to Tell a Story in 5000 Words
12:19 S2 Ep13- Character Growth & Development
20:43 S2 Ep16- Sharpen Your Saw
27:50 S2 Ep17- Business & Marketing (taxes)
29:53 S2 Ep21- Pitching & Acquisitions (w/ Dave Butler)
35:16 S2 Ep24- The Rhythm of Writing (w/ Craig Nybo)
WriterDojo S4 Ep19: Beginnings
WriterDojo S4 Ep19: Beginnings
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia enjoy answering questions from our beloved Supporters during our Supporter Spectaculars, but sometimes the answers take a bit longer to answer than others. This was the case with one during Supporter Spectacular IX, so they decided to devote an entire episode to discussing one question in particular. What makes a great opening for a story? (This is another 'nuts & bolts' kind of episode with real, useful tips to help you keep your readers reading!)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
WriterDojo S4 Ep18: Supporter Spectacular IX
This week Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take on more of the questions provided by our lovely supporters.
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
S4 Ep17: High Tide/Low Tide
We all know the expression 'a rising tide lifts all boats', but what about the opposite- does a falling tide lower all boats? Hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss both sides of the issue. Also introduces a new voice- Amazon Review Voice! (which sounds suspiciously like Bad Twitter Advice Voice)
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S4 Ep16: Passive Voice
Passive Voice is the subject of the WriterDojo podcast this week. This topic was discussed by authors/hosts Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, and they were joined by Craig Nybo.
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*Meetings (Blood Brothers Book 1)* is available at: https://rb.gy/9cqp2
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/
S4 Ep15: Editorial Round Table (Round 1)
We've had a lot of questions in the WriterDojo facebook group in regards to editing, so this week hosts Steve Diamond & Larry Correia sat down with Dave Butler & Christopher Ruocchio to discuss editing: the different types of editing, what to do, what not to do, tips & tricks, etc.
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/