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.

ABOUT ME:

MICHELLE MILES writes fantasy and paranormal stories full of magic, adventure, and swoony romance. From cursed princes to time-traveling rogues, her books feature fierce heroines, epic quests, and the kind of heroes worth falling for. She’s also a narrator and the host of Miles Beyond the Page, a podcast about the writing life. A Texas girl who loves books, movies, and wine, she believes every great story starts with a little bit of magic.

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