What if the career you've already lived isn't separate from your writing journey, but part of what prepared you for it?

Award-winning writer and producer Angela Page joins Susie Schaefer to talk about leaving corporate life, learning the craft of screenwriting, publishing books, producing films, and continuing to reinvent herself after 50.

Angela shares why her years in international business became an advantage when navigating contracts, negotiations, and the business side of entertainment. She also talks about adapting written work for the screen, building a portfolio, finding good feedback, and why writers need a community around them.

For writers who worry they've waited too long, Angela offers an important reminder: you can begin at any age.

And if you're staring at an idea but aren't even sure what it's supposed to become yet, Angela's advice is to start writing anyway. Don't worry yet about whether it's a book, play, screenplay, or television project. Give yourself permission to write, find the kernel worth developing, and find your tribe to help you move it forward.

In this episode:

• Reinventing yourself as a writer after 50
• Moving from corporate life into writing and producing
• Turning written work into screen projects
• Learning the craft and building a writing portfolio
• Using your previous career experience instead of discounting it
• Finding honest feedback and writing communities
• Why networking matters for authors
• Giving yourself permission to start before you know where the idea will lead

Connect with Angela Page:
AngelaPage.com

If you've been waiting for the perfect time, perfect idea, or perfect plan before you start writing, this conversation may be the nudge you need.

Keep writing so you can finish the damn book.

Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.

Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.

Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.

Topics include:
• Writing and revision tips
• Publishing and self-publishing guidance
• Book marketing and platform-building
• Creativity, confidence, and procrastination
• Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middle

Many episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.

Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.

Ready to move your book forward?
https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/