Writing Break

The Muse discusses the paper shortage, big-box bookstores, audiobooks, and self-promotion for writers.

• More Writing Tips
• 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

Music licensed from Storyblocks:

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Samba for Two" by Rent Kid

"Your Best Life" by Humans Win

The Muse shares three habits guaranteed to improve your writing. She also discusses rising book prices, writing during wartime, and poetry.

• More Writing Tips
• 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

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

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.

• More Writing Tips
• 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

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

Every writer struggles with fear during the first draft. In this episode of Writing Break, we discuss imposter syndrome, perfectionism, self-doubt, and the pressure to write well too early. Terrible first drafts are normal; no one starts as a great writer. Learn how to keep moving forward even when the writing feels messy.

🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics:

• Why first drafts are supposed to be imperfect
• How imposter syndrome affects writers
• The danger of perfectionism during drafting
• Why writers should stop waiting to feel “ready”
• A publishing discussion about NFTs and book marketing
• Independent publishing and discoverability trends

• More Writing Tips
• 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

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)

Writers love the phrase “kill your darlings,” but many misunderstand what it actually means. In this episode of Writing Break, we explore the origins of the advice, why writers become emotionally attached to certain sentences and scenes, and how to recognize when beautiful writing is weakening your story instead of strengthening it.

• More Writing Tips
• 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

Music licensed from Storyblocks:

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Singin' the Blues" by Humans Win

"Alone" by biggrez

Rosemi shares her top 3 writing tips and calls for the retirement of the phrase "work–life balance."

• More Writing Tips
• Nicole Banks - Featured Author
• Books & Books, Coral Gables, FL - Featured Bookstore
• K-lytics Teen Young Adult Report
• Podium Audio

Music licensed from Storyblocks: 

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Cool Jazz Background (Trippy Trombone Version)" by Tencher Music

"Lofi Shop" by Amber Waldron

"Perfect Wave" by Oleksii Abramovych

"Waiting On - (with vocals)" by Neil Cross

Writing Break is the podcast for writers who need a moment to themselves.

Hosted by America’s Editor, a professional book editor and fellow writer, Writing Break serves up writing advice, publishing news, and just the right amount of overthinking. It's like meeting with your editor in the cozy comfort of a café.

Whether you’re plotting your debut novel, revising your fifth draft, or quietly panicking over your word count, this show is your creative harbor in the storm of line edits and literary ambition.

🎧 Subscribe to Writing Break for inspiration and relaxation.

✨ You deserve this break. ✨

Writing Break is the podcast for writers who need a moment to themselves.

Hosted by America’s Editor, a professional book editor and fellow writer, Writing Break serves up writing advice, publishing news, and just the right amount of overthinking. It's like meeting with your editor in the cozy comfort of a café.

Whether you’re plotting your debut novel, revising your fifth draft, or quietly panicking over your word count, this show is your creative harbor in the storm of line edits and literary ambition.

🎧 Subscribe to Writing Break for inspiration and relaxation.

✨ You deserve this break. ✨