
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Season 10 is on hold because the rules for literary agents just changed, and not necessarily in the author's favor. This episode tells you exactly what questions to ask before you sign (or pay for) anything.
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We're closing the book on genre, two seasons, dozens of subgenres, and a lot of overthinking later. This week we revisit some highlights: novel architecture and the dreaded middle-of-the-book slump, why cross-genre mashups can backfire if you get too... more
Genres and subgenres are ever-evolving. This week, we trace one horror lineage from a crumbling 1764 castle all the way to today's femgore boom, dig into a detective fiction metamorphosis that spans three centuries and two continents, and sit with a ... more
How much can you really accomplish in two minutes?
This week on Writing Break, I share a simple exercise I call The Two-Minute Wait, which can help you better understand your relationship with time and improve the way you manage it.
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This is such a fun, engaging, and useful writing and publishing podcast! It’s like a relaxing visit to a bookstore anywhere in the world, a writing workshop, and everything publishing-need-to-know - all in one. All delivered with the most soothing voice. You just know she’s on your side!
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This program centers on craft, publishing trends, and the intersection of creativity with market realities. Recent episodes explore cross-media storytelling, AI and copyright in publishing, balancing artistic vision with audience demand, and practical writing techniques across genres from short fiction to graphic narratives. A standout theme is the craft-first approach tempered by industry context—encouraging sustainable writing processes, reader-focused structure, and the exploration of innovative formats—making it valuable for writers, editors, and publishing professionals seeking actionable insight and inspiration.
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