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WriterDojo S5 Ep6: A.I. & Piracy Aug 05, 2026

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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!)

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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)

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

WriterDojo S9 Ep5: Writers Cantina 2025 (pt 2) Jul 29, 2026

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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.

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!)

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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

WriterDojo S9 Ep4: Live from the Writers Cantina (2025) pt 1 Jul 22, 2026

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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!)

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This week's episode is sponsored by: our beautiful Patreon Supporters! Thank you, we love you.

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

WriterDojo S9 Ep3: More Discovery Writing Jul 15, 2026

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During the hiatus, Larry continued his experiments in discovery writing to finish books 1&2 for his new progression fantasy series. This week our hosts authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk about the overall process and discuss what he's learned and more about the differences between this and plotting. Which one is better? Is it possible to use both?

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!)

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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)

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

WriterDojo S9 Ep2: Anthologies Jul 08, 2026

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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!)

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This week's episode is sponsored by Raconteur Press' *Auntie Heroes* available at: https://amzn.to/4viinBQ (affiliate link)

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

WriterDojo S9 Ep1: the State of the Dojo Address (Summer 26) Jul 01, 2026

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We're baaaack! (We've missed you too)

This week we catch up with our hosts authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia and find out what's been happening, what's currently happening, and what's going to be happening.

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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)

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

WriterDojo S8 Ep1: the Critical Drinker Feb 12, 2025

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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)

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*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)

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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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Baen books are available at www.Baen.com or wherever fine books are sold

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

WriterDojo S7 Ep19: the Purpose of Prose Dec 04, 2024

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In this week's episode, literary luminaries Steve Diamond and Larry Correia unravel prose's purpose in an attempt to illuminate its role as both muse and mirror. They delve into its alchemy, transforming thought into beauty and emotion into art, guiding writers to wield their words as both brushstrokes and blades, crafting worlds that shimmer with meaning and truth.

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.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Spearman Burke's *Giant Counting Robots* available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/coPeBez (affiliate link) ___________________

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

WriterDojo S7 Ep18: One Month as a Discovery Writer Nov 27, 2024

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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.

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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/

WriterDojo S7 Ep17: Horror Watch and Learn (round 2) Nov 20, 2024

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This week hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia continue their discussion of 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

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This week's episode is sponsored by *What Hellhounds Dream* (by Steve Diamond)- available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UDFyaE (affiliate link)

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

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