Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 43 minutes ago
Every book makes a promise in its first page. Will this story be dark and gritty, light and fun, or something in between? This week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk about tone: how it sets reader expectations from page one, why breaking that promise can backfire, and when a tone shift actually works in your favor. If you've ever wondered why some books get away with tonal whiplash and others lose readers for good, this one's for you.
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: amzn.to/3QGPaCz (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo craignybo.com
Every book makes a promise in its first page. Will this story be dark and gritty, light and fun, or something in between? This week our hosts/authors Steve Diamond and Larry Correia talk about tone: how it sets reader expectations from page one, why breaking that promise can backfire, and when a tone shift actually works in your favor. If you've ever wondered why some books get away with tonal whiplash and others lose readers for good, this one's for you.
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: amzn.to/3QGPaCz (affiliate link)
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"Word Mercenaries" (the WriterDojo theme) is by Craig Nybo craignybo.com
