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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The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.

Writing Break episodes:

June 20, 2023Should You Self-Publish before Landing an Agent?
The road to publishing is not as narrow as it used to be, and today we’re reviewing evidence of that, and we have publishing news to discuss, of course.
Antigone Books, Tucson, Arizona - Featured Bookstore
GLITCH: Book I of the Static Series by Erin Zak and Jackie D - Featured Authors
Cormac McCarthy, ‘No Country for Old Men’ author, dies at 89
Mobius to Publish Actor Michael Caine's Debut Thriller
Owning Your Voice
Legendary Knopf Editor Robert Gottlieb Dies at 92
NYDOC Rescinds Proposal after PEN Backlash
HarperCollins, KKR Said to Be Eyeing Simon & Schuster
HarperCollins, KKR Emerge as Bidders for Book Publisher Simon & Schuster - WSJ
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Lofi - Aces" by STÉ
"Lonely Dusty Trail" by Jon Presstone
"Journey Of Wonder" by Jon Presstone
"Yes Or No" by Precarious Perch
...more
14min
June 13, 2023Literary Agents and Bestselling Books
We have a lot of news to get through today, including insider information about what makes a bestseller, a review of Amazon KDP’s recent changes, and more. As promised, we’re also discussing literary agents today, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Authors Guild Issues Update on New Leaf Authors
Authors Guild Statement on New Leaf Literary Letting Authors Go Without Warning - The Authors Guild
Sarah Stusek's 'Three Rivers' Dropped After TikTok Backlash
Scribe Media Clarifies Layoffs, Says Assets Will Be Sold - Publishers Lunch
KDP Categories
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"The Other Funky Shoe" by zoze
"Overtime" by Humans Win
...more
16min
June 06, 2023Is Hybrid Publishing Right for You?
If traditional publishing and self-publishing don't feel quite right for you, this episode presents a third option: hybrid publishing. We also learn about a new subscription platform for writers, rising POD costs, and more. All this while slowly making our way to the beach.
Something Like Summer by Jay Bell - Featured Author
Hello Again Books, Cocoa Village, FL - Featured Bookstore
Printing cost changes FAQ | Amazon KDP
Ream
Record Sales for Bloomsbury | Financial Times
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Stay Right There" by Humans Win
"Romantic Beach Weekend (30 Seconds)" by The Turqoise Moon
"Sea Ambient" by jabameister
...more
14min
May 30, 2023Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
The theme for this episode is thrillers. We are also discussing traditional publishing versus self-publishing. Which publishing model is the better choice for authors today?
Weepers by Nick Chiakras
The Mysterious Bookshop, New York City - Featured Bookstore
Otto Penzler Sets Up Shop at ThrillerFest
ThrillerFest Returns to New York City
Spotlight on YA Thrillers
The Bookseller - News - James launches Frog Literary Agency dedicated to representing LGBTQIA+ writers
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Vlog Lofi HipHop Background" by OKO
"Scorching Action" by Jon Presstone
"Thru the Fields" by zoze
"Samba Dream (Instrumental)" by Sleeping Ghost
...more
15min
May 23, 20235 Things Writers Need to Know but Don't Want to Hear
This episode offers 5 tips for navigating today's publishing landscape. Also in this episode we are talking about writers on strike, men reading romance, and AI disrupting everything.
Men Confess to Loving Romance Novels. ‘You Can’t Let Anybody Knock You for It.’ - WSJ
Humanity in Fiction
Geoffrey Hinton Leaves Google, AI fears
Geoff Hinton quits Google, says he regrets life’s work | Fortune
Google Is About To Turn The Online Publishing Industry Upside Down
The Hollywood Writers’ Strike Shows A WGA That’s Never Been More Unified
Hollywood Writers on Strike
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"9 AM: Hurry Up!" by bzur
"Obsessing Over You" by Humans Win
...more
13min
May 16, 2023When and How to Start Marketing Your Book
Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published, you're expected to do a lot of your own marketing these days. When and how should an author begin the book marketing process? This episode tells you the hard truth and offers practical tips to get you started.
Distant Transit by Maja Haderlap - Featured Author
Beletrina Bookstore, Ljubljana, Slovenia - Featured Bookstore
Shelf Awareness for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Shelf Awareness
Social Studies Textbook Publishers Censor Topics to Comply with Florida Law
Taiwan Publishers Warn Against Visiting China As Editor Held | Barron's
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Fun Breezy Disco Transition" by The Turquoise Moon
"Welcome Home" by Enzo Orefice
"Blow Off Some Steam" by Ben Bostick
"Come a Little Closer" by Humans Win
...more
13min
May 09, 2023How Much Do Authors Actually Make?
We're kicking off Season 4 with one truth about publishing that serves as the best and worst part of being a writer. Plus, we're finding out who makes more: self-published authors or traditionally published authors.
Ebooks will update automatically
Alliance of Independent Authors Income Survey: Media LInks
Casemate Starts New Imprint, Brookline Books
Orbit Works – Home | Hachette Book Group
New Agent at Martin Literary
Submission Guidelines - P.S. Literary Agency
Max Orders First Ever “Harry Potter” Television Series | Pressroom
Scribner Launches a Poetry Program
IngramSpark
Up to Date list of KDP Global Fund Payouts
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
"Little Duke" by Humans Win
"Rational" by Humans Win
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
...more
12min
May 02, 2023You Wrote a Book. Now What?
This episode is all about the editing process, from start to finish.
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Long Winded Woman" by Jontavious Willis
...more
10min
April 18, 2023Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #6)
It is review time again, dear writer. Every week I provide you with at least one writing tip, and I have put together a clip show of the last several weeks’ worth of writing tip segments to help you keep things fresh in your mind.

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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Chill Out In The Coffee Shop (No Sax)" by Jon Presstone
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25min
April 11, 2023Naming Your Characters Like a Pro
I have a trend report update for you mystery, thriller, and suspense writers. We’re also discussing your characters’ names.

Julian Simpson on naming characters
Top Baby Names by Year - Gift
Carmel Conundrum: A Liz Adams Mystery by Stacy Wilder - Featured Author
Pilgrim’s Way Community Bookstore & Secret Garden, Carmel-by-the-sea, California - Featured Bookstore
Author Guide to the Mystery Thriller Suspense eBook Market
The disabled villain: why sensitivity reading can’t kill off this ugly trope | Disability | The Guardian
Agatha Christie classics latest to be rewritten for modern sensitivities
Submissions Update – Neil Clarke
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Funky Break" by Tom Goldstein
"Don't Wanna" by Humans Win
"2020 Blues (The World Is Ending)" by The Turquoise Moon
...more
11min

FAQs about Writing Break:

How many episodes does Writing Break have?

The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.