The Author Burnout Cure

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239. How to Mine Your Past for Inspiration

October 07, 2026

If you’re feeling stuck in your career, it can be tempting to look to your past experiences for evidence that you can make a big leap. But unless you’ve already done the thing you dream of doing, you’re not going to find anything helpful in your past.Unless you know how to mine your past experiences for inspiration, you’re likely to end up feeling disillusioned and defeated. Afterall, if you’ve published four books but none of them  have been a bestseller, what makes you think number fiv...

238. Planning a Successful Writing Retreat

September 30, 2026

I love a good writing retreat. The temporary reprive from the responsibilities of normal life and the chance to put all your brain power on a single project can make writing retreats incredibly prolific periods of time.On the flip side, writing retreats can also be a chance to slow down, connect with other authors, and refill your creative well.Whichever type of writing retreat you’re looking for, setting intentions and tiered goals will help you make the most of your time away. On the eve le...

237. When Creative Joy Feels Inaccessible

September 23, 2026

Creative joy is the cornerstone of a sustainable author career, but that doesn’t mean every single day (or every single writing session) needs to be 100% bliss in order to be successful and avoid burnout.Sometimes, when life is hard, you’re particularly tired, or publishing just delivered you an unwanted plot twist, it can feel impossible to go all the way from dread to delight.Here’s the good news: you don’t have to feel creative joy, excitement, or inspiration every time you sit down to wor...

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