WriterDojo

This week on the WriterDojo, our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, tackle Professionalism—what publishers are really looking for before they even open your pitch. Inspired by a post from Producer Jack in the WriterDojo Facebook group about a submission gone wrong, the guys break down researching your target publisher, following submission guidelines, avoiding mass mailings, personalizing your query, and treating the whole process like the business relationship it is. Plus plenty more on the craft and business of getting your manuscript in front of the right eyes. ---------------------------------- This week's episode is sponsored by the Gun Runner graphic novel on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hdmediaatl/gun-runner-the-graphic-novel-vol-1 ----------------------------------- "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

What should authors actually expect from a writing workshop, and are they worth doing? This week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia dig into workshops: what writers can get out of them, what they should (and shouldn’t) expect, and when the experience is actually worth the time and money. They also talk about prose—how important is beautiful writing compared to simply telling a great story, and where does prose fit into the writer’s toolbox? Plus, the return of Larry’s Bad Twitter Advice voice, the guys reveal how they like their burgers, and plenty more WriterDojo shenanigans! If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at Patreon.com/WriterDojo (note: this is the new support link!) ----------------------------------- This week's episode is sponsored by- the WriterDojo! To advertise with the WriterDojo, email: [email protected] ----------------------------------- "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

This week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia might just hurt some feelings as they deliver their opinions about the use of A.I. in various different parts of the writing process and their thoughts on piracy. How much are these two topics connected? Are there parts of the process that *can* benefit from using A.I.? Does piracy actually hurt anyone or does the extra exposure balance it out? And just what IS the etiquette when pirating an author’s work? 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 Patreon.com/WriterDojo (note: this is the new support link!)-----------------------------------This week's episode is sponsored by our boy Rick Cutler's Colt Ostergaard: A Man With A Gun available at: https://amzn.to/3QGPaCz (affiliate link)-----------------------------------"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

During the hiatus, our hosts authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia attended the Writers Cantina (2025) and recorded their panels on giving advice for other writers. Includes some great questions during the Q&A portion of the show. (This also includes the origin story for Dignity Johnson and the ISN!)If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at Patreon.com/WriterDojo (note: this is the new support link!) -----------------------------------This week's episode is sponsored by: our beautiful Patreon Supporters! Thank you, we love you.-----------------------------------"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

Anthology submissions are a different beast from novel queries; tighter themes, harder deadlines, and a slush pile that seems to either moves fast or not at all. In this episode, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia break down the dos and don'ts of getting your short fiction picked: what editors actually want, formatting mistakes that get you an instant pass, and how to handle rejection without torching the relationship for next time.If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at Patreon.com/WriterDojo (note: this is the new support link!)-----------------------------------This week's episode is sponsored by Raconteur Press' *Auntie Heroes* available at: https://amzn.to/4viinBQ (affiliate link)-----------------------------------"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com

At last! Hosts/authors Larry Correia and Steve Diamond finally got the opportunity to sit down with Author/Youtuber the Critical Drinker to discuss writing. (Did you know Drinker has a nine book series already??) They discuss their processes, some of the differences between writing in the UK vs the USA and a whole lot more. (This one has some naughty no-no words because I am NOT going to be the guy that censors the Critical Drinker. You've been warned) ____________________________________ *the Heart of the Mountain* by Larry Correia (the final book in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hVHm7X (affiliate link) ____________________________________ *Residue* by Steve Diamond (the revised, definitive Author's edition) is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3smHCbQ (affiliate link) ____________________________________ Baen books are available at www.Baen.com or wherever fine books are sold____________________________________ "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybohttps://craignybo.com/

It's been about a month now of seeing how the other half lives, so hosts Steve Diamond & Larry Correia are going to discuss how Larry likes discovery writing. Along the way, they'll share tip and insights and compare to the two methods. If you would like to join the ranks of our supporters, we appreciate it! However, Anchor (now Spotify for Podcasters) has decided that listener support is overrated and they've done away with it. Maybe if you see us in person you can buy us a delicious taco or something. ______________________ This week's episode is sponsored by Dave (D.J.) Butler's *Witchy Eye* available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bzyloa (affiliate link) _____________________ The music in the ad for Dave's book is courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com "Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo https://craignybo.com/

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

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

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

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/

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

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