How I Do All the Things (Without Burning Out) | From the Author’s Desk
I’m often asked how I do all the things—the books, the audiobooks, the podcast, the constant creation—without burning out. And beneath that question is usually something deeper: Am I doing enough? Am I falling behind? Am I missing some secret?
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, I’m pulling back the curtain.
Not with hustle culture advice.
Not with productivity hacks.
But with the honest truth about what’s really happening behind the scenes—and why it looks like a lot when it’s actually very intentional.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why creative work often looks nonstop from the outside
- The seasons of creation no one sees
- How I layer projects instead of doing everything at once
- Why I stopped treating books as separate jobs
- How thinking like a business gave me more creative freedom
- What I don’t do—and why focus matters more than hustle
- Letting one good story become many doorways
If you’re an author, creator, or creative entrepreneur who feels pressure to do more, this conversation is for you.
This is the first From the Author’s Desk episode—where we go behind the book and talk honestly about creativity, publishing, and building a sustainable creative life.
You can find links to my books, audiobooks, and podcast resources in the show notes.
If this episode resonates, let me know in the comments—and tell me what you’d like to hear more about.
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Author, Narrator, Podcaster
MICHELLE MILES is the host of Miles Beyond the Page, a podcast that celebrates the magical, messy, and inspiring journey of storytelling.
As an author of fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, Michelle brings her passion for writing and publishing to every episode—whether she's interviewing debut authors, bestselling giants, or industry pros. With her warm, down-to-earth style and curiosity for all things creative, she dives deep into the heart of the writer’s process, from first drafts to final edits, rejections to rave reviews.
When she’s not behind the mic or crafting enchanting worlds on the page, Michelle can be found wrangling her to-be-read pile, sipping wine, or plotting her next story twist. Miles Beyond the Page is her love letter to authors, readers, and the stories that connect us all.
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