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 Maalis 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 Helmi 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 Helmi 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 Helmi 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 Helmi 10min
Writing Dystopia & Utopia: Pushing the Real World to Extremes
In this episode of The Writing Break, we explore dystopian and utopian fiction and discuss the latest publishing news. 🛋️ Overthinking Couch Topics:Dystopian vs. utopian fictionSociety as the main ch...
29 Tammi 21min
Writing Action & Adventure: Stories in Motion
In this episode of Writing Break, we explore the Action and Adventure genre, which is all about forward motion. If you’re writing adventure novels, action scenes, or fast-paced fiction, this episode b...
22 Tammi 7min
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 Tammi 18min
