In this Writing Break, we’re discussing Simon & Schuster’s prediction for book sales in 2022, the end of Pitch Wars, and Brandon Sanderson's mega-success with Kickstarter. Plus, the Muse answers some listener questions.

• John Clayton - Featured Author
• Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe, Gardiner, MT - Featured Bookstore
• What Brandon Sanderson's $14M+ Kickstarter Project Means
• Brandon Sanderson Kickstarter
• The Future of Pitch Wars and #PitMad … | Pitch Wars
• AMC NETWORKS LAUNCHES BOOK PUBLISHING ARM WITH FOUR NEW FAN-FOCUSED, ORIGINAL TITLES – AMC Networks Inc.
• Simon & Schuster Sales Neared $1 Billion in 2021
• Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Funky Good Times" by Jason Donnelly

"Breakin Smooth" by Gar Ashby

"Western Adventure" by Volodymyr Piddubnyk

“Pop-up” by Humans Win

"Storm On The Plains" by Humans Win

“The Simple Things” by Judson Lee