Writing Break

By America's Editor

Whether you’re polishing your first draft or chasing down a book deal, the award-winning Writing Break will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to write. For access to all episodes, join the librar... more

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The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.

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September 05, 2023What Makes a Good Editor?
In this episode, we’re talking about a predatory publisher. We’re also discussing the difference between a good editor, a great editor, and your ideal editor.
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U.S. Book Show: B&N CEO Says Chain Is in Midst of Significant Change
Membership - The Authors Guild
Amazon's Kindle Rewards Beta Program
Adelaide Continues to Ignore Author Complaints
Judge Blocks Texas Book Ban Law
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory
"Hola Amigos" by Oleksii Abramovych
"Dreamboat Farewell (Trumpet & Acoustic Guitar)" by zoze
"Coast Of Mexico" by Ben Bostick
"Acapulco Sunset" by zoze
"Over The Ocean" by Sondé
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19min
August 22, 2023Build Your Publishing Team
Today I’m taking my own advice, plus we’re working on building your publishing team. We’re also learning of a good reason to make sure your print books are also available as ebooks.
More Writing Tips
Pan Bookstore & Cafe, Izmir, Turkey - Featured Bookstore
The Izmir Situation: Book 4 of the Sauwa Catcher Series by J.E. Higgins - Featured Author
Otto Penzler Announces New True Crime Imprint Crime Ink
Judge Approves Internet Archive Permanent Injunction, Limits It to Works That Have eBook Editions - Publishers Lunch
The Bookseller - News - YouTube narrowly beats TikTok for young adults discovering books online, according to Nielsen report
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"Deep House With Middle Eastern Vibes" by Sondé
"Istanbul Morning Coffee (Oud & Guitar)" by zoze
"The Sound of the Middle East" by Rent Kid
"Turkish Action" by MoodMode
"Shadow Dance (Turkish Oud)" by zoze
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14min
August 15, 2023What Can Beta Readers Do For You?
Today we are talking about new imprints, working with beta readers and editors, and hiding your expertise.
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Hiring - Editorial Freelancers Association
Marilynne Bradley - Featured Author & Illustrator
The Novel Neighbor, St. Louis, Missouri - Featured Bookstore
The Booker Prize 2023 | The Booker Prizes
Hardie Grant Publishing
Baker & Taylor Opens a New Chapter with Paw Prints
Ten Speed Launches New Ten Speed Graphic Imprint
HarperEnfoque is HarperCollins' New Spanish-Language Imprint
The Bookseller - News - Canelo breaks new ground with horror imprint
Fern Press
McGraw Hill Stops Business Book Acquisitions - Publishers Lunch
KKR Wins S&S for $1.62 Billion
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“Sunset in Los Cabos” by Humans Win
“Barcelona Night” by Yagull Music, Storyblocks Label
“Shake It and Break It” by Humans Win
“St Louis Blues” by Humans Win
“Singing the Blues” by Humans Win
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17min
August 08, 2023Increase Your Chances of Getting a Large Book Advance
We will be talking about is your book’s BISAC categories, the average advance for nonfiction authors, and how to transition from being your book’s author to your book’s publisher.
More Writing Tips
FREE Complete BISAC Subject Headings List - Book Industry Study Group
DonorsChoose: Support a classroom. Build a future.
Charity Ratings and Donor Resources | Charity Navigator
Seeing Novels from Both the Writing and Publishing Sides
6 Writing Careers To Consider – Forbes Advisor
How big will your book advance be? Results of my nonfiction author survey. - Josh Bernoff
USPS Ground Advantage
Amazon's New European Sourcing Policies Raise Concerns for U.S. Publishers
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"Road to Cuba" by zoze
“Welcome Home (30 seconds)” by Enzo Orefice
“Shopping Street” by New Library Sounds
“Lofi Beat - The Peace of Mind” by Oleksii Abramovych
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17min
August 01, 2023Are You a Plotter or a Pantser?
Today we're talking about what happens after you've signed a contract with a publishing house. I'm also asking if you're a plotter or a pantser.
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Rahva Raamat bookstore in Viru Keskus, Estonia - Featured Bookstore
Death in Tallinn by Allan Martin - Featured Author
Looking Glass Literary & Media Management
Literary — Triangle House
WattPad Introduces Scheduling Feature
Introducing Bookstat's Bestseller Lists
USA TODAY Best-selling Booklist is back: What you need to know
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule to Ban Fake Reviews
Simon & Schuster Draws Bid From Investor Backed by Abu Dhabi-Based Sovereign Fund - WSJ
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"Anything for the Blues" by Humans Win
"You and Me in Paradise" by Humans Win
"Late Summer Night Blues" by The Turquoise Moon
"Night Crawler (Tenor Sax)" by zoze
"Summer Hop" by zoze
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16min
July 25, 20237 Tips for Landing a Literary Agent
We’ve talked this season, and since the inception of this show, about the challenges of landing a literary agent. Today I’m offering 7 practical and actionable tips to help you land an agent.
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Freakshow Summer by Anthony Bartley - Featured author
St Rita’s Amazing Traveling Bookstore, Tobacco Valley, Montana - Featured bookstore
Hiring - Editorial Freelancers Association
Query Shark Rates
Query Shark Blog
QueryTracker
Layoffs Begin at Penguin Random House as Buyout Departures Come into Focus
Simon & Schuster Draws Bid From Investor Backed by Abu Dhabi-Based Sovereign Fund - WSJ
Fake books on Amazon
In OpenAI Copyright Lawsuits, Discovery Complications Likely to Take Center Stage | Legaltech News
AI and Hollywood Strikes
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"Note To Self" by Simon Jomphe Lepine
"Blow Off Some Steam" by Ben Bostick
"Wasting Gas" by Ben Bostick
"Quirky Life" by MoodMode
"After All" by Enzo Orefice
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18min
July 11, 2023Uninterrupted Writing Tips (Clip Show #7)
I hope you enjoy this bonus episode. Next week, we’re on summer break. Do something fun. The week after that, we’ll be continuing on with season 4.
Thank you so much for listening. As always, you deserved this break.
More Writing Tips
AG Recommends Clause in Publishing and Distribution Agreements Prohibiting AI Training Uses - The Authors Guild
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26min
July 04, 2023Generative AI and Copyright Protection for Authors
Join me on the Overthinking Couch in the Writing Break cafe for what I hope to be a useful overview of artificial intelligence in book publishing today.
More Writing Tips
AG Recommends Clause in Publishing and Distribution Agreements Prohibiting AI Training Uses - The Authors Guild
ChatGPT Secret Training Data: the Top 50 Books AI Bots Are Reading
Those Fancy Large Language Models Were Trained On eBooks From Smashwords, Without Permission - Publishers Lunch
AI-created images lose U.S. copyrights in test for new technology | Reuters
OpenAI Releases First $20 Subscription Version Of ChatGPT AI Tool
The Age of AI has begun | Bill Gates
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Strawberry Daquiri by Sarah Angel
I Don’t Hate You But Goodbye by Sarah Angel
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17min
June 27, 20233 Hints That It’s Time to Stop Writing
We are California dreaming today. As usual, I’m bringing you the latest publishing news. Plus, I’m also sharing 3 ways to know that you are ready to seek out an editor, a literary agent, or beta readers.
More Writing Tips
The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert - Featured Author
The Salt Eaters Bookshop, Inglewood, CA - Featured Bookstore
CCBC Releases Statistics Regarding Diversity in Children's Literature Published in 2022
CI2023: Trends in the Children's Market
NaNoWriMo
The Scribe Media Files | Sam Lacrosse | Substack
'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert pulls new Russia book after backlash : NPR
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“Summertime Blues” by Humans Win
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14min
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.
More Writing Tips
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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"Lofi - Aces" by STÉ
"Lonely Dusty Trail" by Jon Presstone
"Journey Of Wonder" by Jon Presstone
"Yes Or No" by Precarious Perch
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14min

FAQs about Writing Break:

How many episodes does Writing Break have?

The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.