Writing Break

By America's Editor

Writing Break is an ad-free, award-winning podcast for writers. Take a break with America’s Editor and learn her best writing tips, catch up on the latest publishing industry news, and recharge with a... more

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How many episodes does Writing Break have?

The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.

Writing Break episodes:

April 12, 2022Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #1)
Twenty minutes of nothing but writing tips from a book editor and publishing manager.
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Shimmy On Over" by Jon Presstone
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22min
April 05, 20224 Dos and Don'ts for Working with Beta Readers
The Muse takes you to an inspirational bookstore in Denmark, fills you in on publishing news, and shares 4 dos and dont's for working with beta readers.
arkbooks – Home of the best stories you've never heard - Featured Bookstore
Gustavo Aviles - Featured Author
Zestworld
LGBTQ Books Removed from Target.com
2022 Audie Award Winners
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Here with You" by Blaine Green
"Feeling Melancholy" by Neil Cross
"Future Now" by Simon Jomphe Lepine
"Cool Bounce" by C.J. Harris
"Endless" by Enzo Orefice
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14min
March 29, 2022This Writing Tip Could Save Your Career
The Muse delivers a writing tip that could save your manuscript and maybe even your writing career and reports on AI-generated books. We also head to France for our first international bookstore visit.
Crystal Swain-Bates - Featured Author
The Red Wheelbarrow - Featured Bookstore
#CookiePitch
University of Wales launches trade imprint, Calon - Wales Arts Review
Disney Publishing Teams with ESPN for New Publishing Imprint
US Copyright Office refuses to register AI-generated work, finding that "human authorship is a prerequisite to copyright protection" - The IPKat
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
“Paris Coffee Break” by Style da Kid
"Lofi Jazz Beat (Paris Café Version)" by Tencher Music
"Cotton Candy Clouds" by Jon Presstone
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13min
March 22, 2022What People Are Reading This Year
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
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12min
March 15, 2022Identifying Your Ideal Reader
The Muse visits your neighborhood and discusses an Amazon fail, a school board win, libraries, your ideal audience, and more.
Five books removed from Indian River school libraries, but 151 remain
The Selfies US Book Awards – Rewarding the very best in self-publishing each year
Amazon to Close All Bookstores
Shawanda Williams Launches Black Odyssey Media
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
“Style and Class” by Amber Waldron
“Lucky Day” by Zac Nelson
“Retro Styling” by Jon Presstone
"Chic" by Amber Waldron
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11min
March 08, 2022New and Noteworthy? That's You!
The Muse discusses the paper shortage, big-box bookstores, audiobooks, and self-promotion for writers.
The Bookworm Used Bookstore, Myrtle Beach, SC - Featured Bookstore
As Seen on BookTok: Inspiring Young Readers, TikTok is a Boon for Books | School Library Journal
Amazon Prime Price Increase
Waterstones acquires Blackwell’s, the UK’s biggest independent bookseller | Waterstones | The Guardian
Looking for Answers to Paper Shortages
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Samba for Two" by Rent Kid
"Your Best Life" by Humans Win
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12min
March 01, 20223 Habits to Improve Your Writing
The Muse shares three habits guaranteed to improve your writing. She also discusses rising book prices, writing during wartime, and poetry.
Charlotte Brady - Featured Author
Grolier Poetry Book Shop, Cambridge, MA - Featured Bookstore
PYR to Launch New Imprint, Rocky Pond Books, Helmed by Lauri Hornik
Publishing Remains Predictably Unpredictable, says Ingram
DRAFT2DIGITAL TO ACQUIRE SMASHWORDS - Draft2Digital | Blog
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Unbroken" by Enzo Orefice"
"Jazzy Jingle V1" by bzur
"Gazing Out of A Cafe Window on a Rainy Day" by Tencher Music
"Broken Century by Beth Yap
"Relaxing Lo Fi Chill" by Jimmy Gunnarsson
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10min
February 22, 2022How to Write Better Dialogue
In this episode we’re talking print-on-demand price hikes, new imprints, and romance. The Muse also shares some tips on how to write better dialogue.
Minette Lauren - Featured Author
The Ripped Bodice, Culver City, CA - Featured Bookstore
Harlequin Plus
New Morrow Lifestyle Imprint Named Harvest
OverDrive: Record Number of Libraries Hit Million Digital Lend Mark
IngramSpark Pricing and Services Guide
Article on Dialogue Tags
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Cozy By The Fireside" by Jon Presstone
“California Sun Full Mix” by Bobby Cole
"West Coast Girls Full Mix" by Bobby Cole
"Sugar Rush" by Humans Win
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14min
February 15, 2022Authors and NFTs
The Muse talks about sci-fi, NFTs in publishing, & navigating fear when writing your first draft.
Kelly Sedinger - Featured Author
Star Cat Books, Bradford, VT - Featured Bookstore
David Steinberger-Led Group Buys Ebook Publisher Open Road - WSJ
NFT Trends to Expect in 2022 - Rolling Stone
Buy 12 Books, Get an NFT: How One Author Got Orders for a Million Books - WSJ
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Journey To The Mountain" by LIVINGFORCE
“Morning Coffee Full Mix” by Bobby Cole
“Plastic Furniture” by Jon Presstone
“Journey of Wonder” by by Jon Presstone
“What Would You Say” by Humans Wins (feat. Michael Shynes)
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15min
February 15, 2022Killing Your Darlings in New Orleans
The Muse helps you murder your darlings and tells you about a real-life book thief.
On the Art of Writing
S.M. Ryan - Featured Author
Baldwin & Co., New Orleans, LA - Featured Bookstore
The Post-apocalyptic and Dystopian eBook Market
FBI Arrests Man Accused of Stealing Unpublished Book Manuscripts
Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Singin' the Blues" by Humans Win
"Alone" by biggrez
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12min

FAQs about Writing Break:

How many episodes does Writing Break have?

The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.