WriterDojo

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

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.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

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/

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.  ___________________ 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/

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/