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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 28 MIN

Episode 23: Kicking Off June with Hot Topics

from The Author Next Door · host Angela Haas & Cassie Newell

🎙️ Why do so many authors quit after their first book—and how do you make sure you’re not one of them?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell tackle the tough (and very real) challenges authors face after publication—burnout, self-doubt, comparison, and the pressure to keep producing in an ever-changing industry.We dive into:Why some writers walk away after book one—and how to avoid itThe emotional toll of post-publication burnoutNavigating the rise of AI in the writing world 🤖✍️How to balance creative passion with the push for market successThe importance of community support and writer friendshipsHonest advice for new authors on perseverance, purpose, and perspectiveThis one’s for the writers who are in it for the long haul—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.👇 What’s kept you going in your writing journey? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor 🎙️To Find More About The Author NextDoor➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ Keywords 🔑: writing, publishing, author challenges, AI in writing, post-publication burnout, community support, self-doubt, new authors, passion projects, commercial success

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