Writing Break

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14 Maj 202412min

It’s break time, writers. We have a lot of publishing news to get through today, and we’re continuing with our four-part series on how to write better than AI.More Writing Tips10 Things Author-Publish...

30 Apr 202414min

Since the release of ChatGPT, the number of freelance writing jobs is shrinking. Can writers even compete? I hope so, which is why today we are beginning a four-part series that will highlight several...

16 Apr 202415min

Today we are looking at innovations in book publishing and discussing subtitles. The Writing Break cafe is open, and we have a lot of publishing news to get through today, so let’s grab a drink and a ...

19 Mars 202414min

As an editor, my authors’ late-night, semi-coherent correspondence, choppy first drafts, and deepest darkest secrets die with me. However, today I am sharing an email exchange between an author and my...

5 Mars 202412min

In this episode, we are discussing book awards, book marketing, and the bit of writing advice Neil Gaiman gave out this week.More Writing TipsScience fiction authors were excluded from awards for fear...

20 Feb 202416min

Tune in for wall-to-wall writing and publishing tips for authors.More Writing TipsStart Here: How to Write a Book Proposal + Book Proposal Template | Jane FriedmanFree Style Sheet TemplatesMusic licen...

6 Feb 202425min

In the last episode we discussed what makes a good opening line in fiction, and in this episode we’re doing the same with nonfiction, some of which overlaps with fiction. I also share some examples of...

23 Jan 202415min