WriterDojo
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S3 Ep 11: the Problem With Problematic Authors
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia found a list on Twitter of authors someone found "problematic". Once Larry got over hi...
Special Edition (FenCon 2022)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at FenCon Sept 18th, 2022 Steve Diamond, Larry Correia, and Jack Wylder discuss the WriterDojo podcast in front of a studio audience. Le...
S3 Ep10: Developing Thicker Skin
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Wanting to be a writer and not wanting to be rejected is like wanting to be a boxer and not wanting to get punched.” (-David Barr Kirtley) So how...
S3 Ep9: Supporter Spectacular (Round VI)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do they get such wonderful questions? From our lovely supporters, of course! This week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to ...
S3 Ep8: Beta Readers and Writers Groups
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we were having a discussion on the WriterDojo Facebook group and the question of these came up, so this week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and...
S3 Ep7: Supporter Spectacular (Round V)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer more of these awesome questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Sup...
S3 Ep6: Networking
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Steve fresh back from his role as ambassador at GenCon, this week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia share stories that high...
S3 Ep5: Nonfiction (round 1)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
S3 Ep4: It Just Won't Stop (Tweet Bashing- Round 4)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our forbearing Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia so love our listeners that they will even hold their noses and wade into the Twittervers...
S3 Ep3: Writing Action 3/2
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this third part of a two part series, hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia continue their discussion on how to best write action for maxim...
S3 Ep2: Writing Action (Round 2)
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They're ba-ack! This week hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to continue their discussion on how to best write action for maxi...
S3 Ep1: Writing Action (Round 1)
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
the State of the Dojo Address (2022)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up with hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia and follow up on the New Year's Eve Resolutions episode. What they ar...
Historical Fantasy
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We haven't done a Genre focused episode in a bit, so this week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia will discuss Historical Fantasy with ...
Supporter Spectacular (Round 4)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once again hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer even more questions submitted by our beloved supporters. Supporters, we app...
the Rhythm of Writing
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are really four people who make this podcast happen- you already know our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia and you might know Jack...
Lessons From the Gun Range
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Downtime is an excellent time to ponder things. Some people fish to relax, some play golf- some subject themselves to hot weather and grueling train...
Don't Negotiate With Terrorists (Round 2)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We don't do current events often, but every once in awhile it's appropriate. This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss a...
Pitching & Acquisition
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to being a successful author in his own right, guest Dave Butler is also an editor for Baen Books. This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond ...
World Telling
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion with D.J. (Dave) Butler, this week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the differences between World Build...
Dave Butler Exposé
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were lucky enough to have super-author D.J. (Dave) Butler in studio with hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia. Dave is a success...
Urban Fantasy
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since we dove into a specific genre, so this week Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia will be discussing Urban Fanta...
Q&A- Business & Marketing
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get lots of questions from our beloved supporters, so this week our ever-grateful Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia take the opportunit...
Sharpen Your Saw
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a writer, you've probably heard the refrain "you should be writing!" If you're a reader, you might have told your favori...
the Kickstarter Episode
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, a well known writer launched a Kickstarter that did pretty well for itself. Does that mean traditional publishers are done for? How does thi...
Don't Negotiate With Terrorists
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cancel culture- it's insidious and it's everywhere. How do you handle the threat of cancellation? Our fearless Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond an...
Character Growth & Development
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our dauntless Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to once again discuss an irresponsible tweet and explain how character gr...
How to Tell a Story in 5,000 Words
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The market for short fiction is larger than it ever has been, with new anthologies coming out constantly. Having written short stories and novellas fo...
Mandatory Diversity
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to tackle the question- what's the difference between natural inclusion and Mandatory Dive...
Conventions (Round 2)
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we covered getting the most bang for your buck attending conventions- this week, we go into the other side of it; what if you're one of...
Conventions (Round 1)
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conventions are a wonderful resource, but they cost both time and money. How do you make sure you get the most bang for your buck? Hosts/Authors St...
Intellectual Property
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 side...
Collaboration (Round 1)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Based partially on their recent experience writing Servants of War together, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to discuss the pro...
Supporter Spectacular (Round 3)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return to answer yet more questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Supporters, we appreciate y...
Pacing (Round 1)
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Writing for Audio
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audio books accounted for over $1,500,000,000 in sales in the USA alone last year- and that number is growing steadily. Writing for audio is different...
Writer Groups & Beta Readers
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back during our First Supporter Spectacular, there were some questions just too big for a quick answer so we promised we'd get to them later- this...
Canon
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our intrepid Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia return this week to once again dissect bad writing advice from a tweet and discuss canon an...
Resolutions
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are at the start of Season Two, and this one gets a little personal as hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia reflect on what they ...
Long vs Short Fiction
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. (Al...
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Grand Theft Story
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Corre...
Your Muse Is As Real As Your Kid's Imaginary Friend
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the concept of 'the Muse' and how it can affect one's writing career. If you would l...
Supporter Spectacular! (Round 2)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia answer even more questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Supporters, we appreciate you SO much-...
Supporter Spectacular! (Round 1)
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia answer questions submitted by our wonderful supporters. Supporters, we appreciate you SO much- thank you...
Dialogue
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of writing good dialogue and the differences between actual conversations and wri...
Horror
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss one of their favorite genres: Horror. This was originally supposed to air on Halloween 2021 but...
Worldbuilding: Setting
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss starting with a setting rather than a character. If you would like to support this podcast with...
Tertiary Characters
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of fleshing out your background characters and the opportunities therein. If yo...
POV
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of choosing a Point of View. If you would like to support this podcast with a...
Heroes vs Villains
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia dig in a bit deeper on Characters and discuss how to write engaging heroes and villains. If you would ...
Building Character
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the basics of writing engaging characters and which comes first- character or setting. If you wo...
Genre
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Someone tweeted "...fantasy is not a genre- it is a setting". Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss this idea and delve into t...
The Discipline of Idea Management
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the importance of being disciplined in regards to your ideas. (Also, be sure to listen for the o...
Outlining vs Discovery (Round I)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this no holds barred bare knuckles battle, Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia argue the merits of writing using the Outlining Method ver...
the Basics of Business (Round I)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the basics of writing as a business. If you would like to support this podcast with a small mo...
Hobby vs Business (Round I)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia discuss the differences between writing as a hobby versus writing as a business. If you would like to su...
Welcome to the WriterDojo!
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts/Authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia explain what we’re doing with this podcast and why we’re doing it. If you would like to support this...