WriterDojo

In this week's episode, hosts/Authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia dive into the pros and cons of releasing an author's definitive edition of a popular book. They explore how these special editions can offer deeper insights, refined storytelling, and added content, while also considering potential downsides like changing beloved elements or conflicting with fans' original experiences.

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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/

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

With both of our hosts, authors Steve Diamond & Larry Correia, recently finishing one of their series, this week they took a moment to reflect on what it takes to successfully wrap it up. What are the reader expectations? How long should the book be? How many new things should you introduce? All this and more in this week's exciting episode!

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This week's episode is sponsored by the podcast *Legends of the Pacific* https://legendsfromthepacific.com/150-ai-kanaka

"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo

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.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Raconteur Press' *Goblin Market* anthology.

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

Recently our hosts, authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia, stumbled across a tweet so off, so bad that not only did it invoke The Voice, but it ended up becoming a full episode.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Craig Nybo's *Red Annex* Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craignybo/red-annex-a-stripped-down-rock-funk-and-blues-experience/description

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

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This week's episode is sponsored by *Mountain of Fire* by the man, the myth, the legend- Jason Cordova! - available now on Amazon:

"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/

At the Writer's Cantina this year, our hosts authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia held a panel about 'Writing Action'. Lots of good 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 _____________________________

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, 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

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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

Another interview from this year's Writer's Cantina in Utah, hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia sat down with author/long time buddy Michael Haspil to talk about what not to do when getting started, writing for other people's IPs versus writing for your own, his experiences with trad pub versus indie, and the importance of picking yourself up and soldiering on if you want a career in writing.

If you would like to join our supporters, you can support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes at:

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