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There are times when I feel podcasters over-think things, and one of them is "How do I come back if I take an unplanned break?" It's not a whole lot different than starting a podcast from scratch (except it's easier). Sponsor: Novel Marketing Podcast A lot of podcasters plan to write a book but they don't know where to start. Our sponsor the Novel Marketing Podcast is here to help. Thomas Umstattd Jr is a wealth of knowledge and he can get you going in the right direction. Check out https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/author Mentioned In This Podcast Eric Nuzum interview Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling Book FULL SHOW NOTES QUESTION OF THE MONTH I need your answer by 10/22/21. The question is "How do you feel about hearing a guest's FULL story?" Be sure to mention the name of your show, the website, and a little bit about your show.\xa0 Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question TOPICS 00:00 \xa0Introduction 00:27 \xa0Welcome 01:14 \xa0Taking Breaks From Your Podcast: Don't 03:34 \xa0It's Your Choice 04:10 \xa0Things You Should Consider 05:07 \xa0Using Seasons 06:34 \xa0Off Seasons May Not Be Off 07:39 \xa0How I Don't Miss Episodes 08:31 \xa0Consistency in VALUE over Schedule 09:57 \xa0I Really Need To Take a Break 10:34 \xa0The Best Way to Take a Break: PLAN IT 11:23 \xa0Figure Out When You're Coming Back 12:28 \xa0Keep Your Listener Informed 13:56 \xa0SPONSOR: Novel Marketing Podcast 15:11 \xa0Unplug If That Is the Goal 16:21 \xa0Identify Why You Need a Break 17:13 \xa0Make Your Last Episode a GREAT Episode 18:03 \xa0No Explanation Needed 20:52 \xa0Losing Listeners Is Not More Important 21:21 \xa0Relaunching Your Podcast 22:00 \xa0Is Taking a Break More Work? 22:35 \xa0Have Episodes Recorded and Ready 23:15 \xa0Quick Summary So Far 23:55 \xa0Other Things to Consider 24:50 \xa0Best of Shows 25:33 \xa0Where to Announce Your Hiatus? 26:24 \xa0Avoid Podfading 27:55 \xa0The Biggest Mistake 30:35 \xa0Resurrecting a Podfaded Show 33:54 \xa0libsyn.com promo code sopfree 34:31 \xa0Question of the Month 35:44 \xa0One Tip to Making Podcasting Easier 37:12 \xa0If You Need a Break From Life 38:13 \xa0schoolofpodcasting.com 38:56 \xa0Bloopers Ready To Start Your Podcast? You may think nobody would listen to you, but I'm here to tell you they will. I have proven strategies to help you identify exactly what your audience wants. You will sound professional, and won't have to spend a million dollars to sound great. Learn through our online tutorials, live group coaching and a private Facebook Group filled with brilliant podcasters. Join worry-free with a 40-day money-back guarantee. See schoolofpodcasting.com/start Follow the Show and Never Miss an Episode on: Apple - Google - Spotify - Amazon Check out New Podcast Apps for apps to stream bitcoin to podcasters. Did You Get Value From This Episode? Enjoy the Show? Buy Dave a Coffee and give some of that value back.