Writing Children’s Literature: Picture Books to Middle Grade
The episode opens with a look at current publishing news affecting authors, including reading behavior shifts and trends. Then we look at the three major stages of children’s literature and why unders...
15 Jan 18min
Writing Magical Realism: Extraordinary in the Everyday
This week on Writing Break, we’re exploring how to weave the extraordinary into the ordinary without breaking the spell of magical realism. We're also discussing Amazon's increasing censorship of auth...
8 Jan 17min
Act 1 of Your Writing Year
Who are you becoming as a writer? Forget making a list of New Year's resolutions; instead, write a narrative for 2026. This bonus episode includes prompts for a creative reset to prepare you for the y...
1 Jan 4min
Stay Stubborn: A Holiday Pep Talk for Writers
This Christmas Day bonus episode explores the creative power of stubbornness and includes three reflective prompts to help you close out your year with clarity and intention.🛋️ Overthinking Couch Top...
25 Dec 20258min
Writing Fantasy, Part III: Whimsy, Chaos & Paradoxical Magic
In the final part of our Fantasy Subgenre Series, we explore the soft side of the genre: Cozy Fantasy, Slice-of-Life Fantasy, Eco-Fantasy, Children’s Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Comical/Satirical Fantasy, Fa...
18 Dec 202512min
Writing Fantasy, Part II: Dark Realms, Neon Cities & New Subgenres
In Part II of our Fantasy Subgenre Series, we explore the darker and more modern branches of fantasy: Dark Fantasy, Grimdark, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary/Modern Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy, Romantasy,...
11 Dec 202513min
Writing Fantasy, Part I: Epic Worlds, High Realms & Grand-Scale Subgenres
In Part I of this three-episode Fantasy Subgenre Series, we dive into the grand-scale branches of fantasy: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Historical Fantasy, Alternate Histo...
4 Dec 202518min
Thankful for Genres (Clip Show #14)
Pour yourself something spiced and settle in as we revisit writing tips from this season’s genre deep dives.🛋️ More Writing TipsThe Biggest Mistake Writers Make - Writing Break7 Literary Conflicts Ex...
27 Nov 202514min
