The Author Next Door
The Author Next Door
Podcast Description
This is real talk for authors, relatable to where they are in their journey and to our journey as self-published authors. We talk about our experiences and have guest chats with experts and other authors about their experiences.
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This podcast covers key topics such as balancing writing with life, overcoming self-doubt, managing burnout, and understanding writing identity. Episode examples include discussions on the significance of mindset in writing with Racquel Henry, strategies for maintaining balance in a writer's life, and defining burnout with guest Holly Lyne, focusing on self-care and creative processes.
This is real talk for authors, relatable to where they are in their journey and to our journey as self-published authors. We talk about our experiences and have guest chats with experts and other authors about their experiences.
📚 Reflecting on a full year of writing, podcasting, and indie author life.
In this special episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell take a heartfelt look back at their past year—what they learned, what surprised them, and how the writing and publishing journey continues to evolve.
Angela and Cassie share insights from their own author journeys, reveal lessons they wish they’d known earlier, and talk openly about the importance of community support and giving yourself grace through all seasons—busy, messy, and magical.
In this episode, they explore:
📌 How to balance writing with a chaotic life (and still enjoy it)
📌 Why creative seasons change—and why that’s normal
📌 Lessons learned from publishing mistakes and successes
📌 The importance of community when writing feels hard
📌 How intuition can guide your next creative move
📌 Why reflecting on your growth matters more than you think
📌 What Angela & Cassie are currently reading, watching, and loving
👇 Question of the week:
What was your biggest writing lesson this past year? ✍️💡
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🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:
ANGELA HAAS Choose your own adventure 🚀💕 https://ahaaswrites.com/
CASSIE NEWELL Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/
Young Adult 🧚 https://authorcmnewell.com/
Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/
ℹ️ Keywords 🔑 writing podcast, indie authors, creative journey, publishing tips, author reflections, creative growth, writing motivation, author life, podcasting lessons, time management for writers
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