Writing Modern Westerns: Same Frontier, Different Moral Code
Elements of Western novels are infiltrating other genres and modernizing the mythology of the Wild West. In this episode, we head out to the frontier to explore how classic Western storytelling trans...
26 Mar 11min
Writing Cozy Mystery: Murder, But Make It Charming
Want to write a cozy mystery? This episodes explores the way cozy mystery blends charming communities, amateur sleuths, and clever puzzles to create crime stories that feel suspenseful without becomin...
19 Mar 17min
Young Adult vs. New Adult Fiction: What Writers Need to Know
What’s the difference between Young Adult and New Adult fiction? We explore the life stages, voice, and themes that define each genre, plus publishing news on AI copyright, contracts, and book bans.🛋...
12 Mar 23min
Romantic Suspense: Love in the Line of Fire
Romantic suspense blends love and danger. Learn how to balance emotional tension with high-stakes conflict, build trust between characters under pressure, and deliver satisfying dual resolutions that ...
5 Mar 12min
Audience Ownership: Why Authors Can’t Rely on Platforms Anymore
In this business-focused episode, America’s Editor breaks down the major industry shifts that are changing how books are discovered, distributed, and monetized. You’ll learn what recent developments m...
26 Feb 16min
Paranormal Fiction: Why the Supernatural Is Dominating the Market
In this episode of Writing Break, we take a deep dive into paranormal fiction's lasting appeal and why stories about ghosts, vampires, and other supernatural beings continue to dominate bestseller lis...
19 Feb 17min
Magic & Mayhem in Your Manuscript (Clip Show #15)
Over the past couple of months, we’ve covered dystopia, utopia, action, adventure, magical realism, children’s literature, satire, and a whole lot of fantasy. This clip show puts some of those writing...
12 Feb 31min
Writing Satire & Humor: The Sharp Edge of Comedy
In this episode of Writing Break, we explore how to use comedy as a storytelling tool without sacrificing character, plot, or emotional weight.We’ll look at different types of humor on the page, what ...
5 Feb 10min
