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.

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April 04, 20233 Main Ways Weather Can Enhance Your Writing
In this episode, I share three main ways weather enhances a story.

The Space Between Dark and Light by Jan Krause Greene - Featured Author
Rainy Day Books, Victoria, Australia - Featured Bookstore
Book deals and book proposals with Yahdon Israel - Gift 2 of 2
Advanced Readers' Club - Gift 1 of 2
On Naming Characters
10 Most Recession-Proof Businesses In 2023 – Forbes Advisor
Doubleday Announces Sequel to Grisham's 'The Firm'
Where the ‘postman’s motto’ originated | Community News | clearwatertribune.com
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
“Say Yes” by Sleeping Ghost
"Something to Say" by Nite Owl
“Gazing Out of a Café Window on a Rainy Day” by The Turquoise Moon
“Jazzy Jingle V1” by bzur
"Naked Trees Blowing Wind (brooding indie folk - w/ vocals)" by Nicholas Rowe
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13min
March 28, 2023Writing Advice from a CIA Agent Turned Fiction Author
A CIA agent turned fiction author offers writing advice about character development that can be applied to all genres of fiction.
In Espionage Thrillers, Emotional Intelligence Matters, Too
The Internet Archive has lost its first fight to scan and lend e-books like a library - The Verge
Book thief in plot that duped famous authors avoids prison
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
“Strawberry Daiquiri” by Sarah Angel
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15min
March 21, 2023Should You Write Blog Posts for Money
I am reviving an old money-making idea and answering an editing question I’ve refused to answer for 20 years.
The Saga of Roland Inness by Wayne Grant - Featured Author
Hay-on-Wye, Wales - Featured Book Village
How to Write a Blog - Gift
Women are publishing more books than men for the first time
Hachette, HarperCollins Offer Voluntary Severance
See How Many Followers You Have on Amazon
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"It Follows Me" by Humans Win
"By Your Side" by Wild Heart
"Village Morning by zoze
"Ambient for Talking" by Gushito
"The Wonder Years" by Humans Win
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13min
March 14, 2023Writers vs AI
In this episode you’ll learn how to write better than any AI-generated content. I’ll also share the latest trend in wellness books, upcoming books for kids, and more.
Smart Until It’s Dumb: Why Artificial Intelligence Keeps Making Epic Mistakes (and Why the AI Bubble Will Burst) by Emmanuel Maggiori, PhD - Featured Author
Cook & Book, Brussels, Belgium - Featured Bookstore
StoriesForKids.ai: Personalized Kid's Books using AI - Gift 2 of 2
Storywizard.ai | Create incredible children`s stories in no time using AI - Gift 1 of 2
ChatGPT, Midjourney Helped a Man Write a Children's Book in 72 Hours
Comics Retailers Navigate a New Normal
Adding Spiritual Depth to Wellness Books
PRH Among New Investors in Rebel Girls
Mattel Will Form Its Own Publishing Imprint
HarperCollins, Elf on the Shelf Sign Deal for a Dozen Books
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Little Pastry" by Humans Win
"Smooth Like Butter Lofi" by Ambert Waldron
"Puzzles" by Humans Win
"Chill Belgian" by Gushito
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14min
March 07, 2023Copyrighting Your Book
In this episode, I’ll tell you about copyrighting your book. We are also going to talk about Barnes & Noble’s new rewards program, and I’m sharing a pet peeve.
The Ancient Code by T. S. Falk - Featured Author
Wisdom Books and Aroma Shop, Lalitpur, Nepal - Featured Bookstore
Article: How to Copyright a Book
Video: How to get copyright numbers for your book
New Report Puts Online Sales of Books, Audio at $12.13 Billion in 2022
Barnes & Noble membership programs
A Statement on the Changes to the New Editions of Ian Fleming’s Bond Stories - Ian Fleming
"Dilbert" distributor drops comic after Scott Adams' racist comments
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Who Even Cares What They Say" by The Turquoise Moon
"They Left Me There For You" by Humans Win
"In Search of Yourself" by Oleksii Abramovych
"Promises I Couldn't Keep (soulful indie folk - w/ vocals)" by
Nicholas Rowe
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15min
February 28, 2023Should We Rewrite the Classics or Let Them Go?
We are discussing ISBNs, identifying deepfakes, and rewriting dead authors. Plus, I have a few belated gifts for you.
First Look Book Club - Gift #3 of 3
Early Reviewers | Available Now | LibraryThing - Gift #2 of 3
Giveaways | Goodreads - Gift #1 of 3
Death in the Aegean by M.A. Monnin - Featured Author
Little Tree Books & Coffee, Athens, Greece - Featured Bookstore
Bowker | Identifier Services - ISBNs
Penguin to publish "classic" Roald Dahl books after "censorship" backlash - CBS News
Roald Dahl once said he would set an ‘enormous crocodile’ on publishers if they changed his work
Will Artificial Intelligence Make Authors Irrelevant?
Newspapers drop Dilbert comic strip after a racist rant by creator Scott Adams : NPR
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Greek Prophet" by Humans Win
"Lunch' by Humans Win
"I don't hate you but goodbye" by Sarah Angel
"The Last Coast" by Ben Bostick
"A Night in Almiros" by Humans Win
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16min
February 21, 2023Sensitivity Reads: The Upside and the Downside
What happens when an author does not agree with their sensitivity reader? In the case of one Big Five publisher, the author didn't get a rebuttal.
Bread and Sugar Water by Abi Kobe Zar - Featured Author
Marcus Books, Oakland, CA - Featured Bookstore
The Sensitive Question of Sensitivity Readers
The Mysteries | Book by Bill Watterson, John Kascht | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
Tor Publishing Group Announces Bramble, a New Romantic Imprint | Tor.com
HarperCollins Union Ratifies New Contract
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"On the Up" by Humans Win
"Streets Of California" by Oleksii Abramovych
"California Blues" by Style da Kid
"Fighter" by Humans Win
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17min
February 14, 2023What Genre Sold the Most Books Last Year
Today we’ll be discussing publishing salaries, book pricing, and since it’s Valentine’s Day, what’s trending in romance books. In honor of our one-year anniversary, we are going somewhere sunny and warm.
Well . . . That Was Awkward by Megan Montgomery - Featured Author
Harry Bookshop, Port Louis, Mauritius - Featured Bookstore
eBook Market Study: Second Chance Romance
ACX announces reduction in prices of audiobooks - Amazon KDP College
Barbra Streisand Memoir
Print Book Sales Fell 6.5% in 2022
HarperCollins Striking Union Reach Tentative Agreement
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"See Down to the Bottom" by Humans Win
"Down to Get up Again" by Humans Win
"Over the Ocean" by Sondé
"Sail Away" by zoze
"Second Chance" by Humans Win
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12min
February 07, 2023Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #5)
It is review time again. Every week I provide you with at least one writing tip, and I have put together a clip show of the last 10 week’s worth of writing tip segments as a refresher for you.
How David Baldacci Writes
Six-Month Book Publishing Plan
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Chill Out In The Coffee Shop (No Sax)" by Jon Presstone
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27min
January 31, 2023The Balance between Researching and Writing Books
Today I’m bringing you some great advice from successful authors, so get ready for that. Open your notes app, or if you’re anything like me, take out a pen and one of your many half-used notebooks.
Wang Ping, The Last Communist Virgin - Featured Author
Yu and Me Books, Chinatown, Manhattan - Featured Bookstore
How David Baldacci Writes
Sam Lipsyte on Realizing No One F*cking Cares — Thresholds
Little Free Library World Map
Little Free Library Launches Indigenous Library Program
Dee Snider on the Full Metal Jackie Radio Show! | Full Metal Jackie
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Music licensed from Storyblocks:
“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"You and Me" by Oleksii Abramovych
"Eye of the Storm (Feat. Cicely Parnas) - Instrumental Version" by Humans Win
"Chasing The Sun" by Oleksii Abramovych
"You and Me in Paradise" by Humans Win
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13min

FAQs about Writing Break:

How many episodes does Writing Break have?

The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.