AM I WRITE?
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AM I WRITE?
Season 3 Episode 52. The Win Isn't Finishing the Book—Start Writing Again | Paula Chase
What does it really mean to “put your creative self first” when life, work, and algorithms keep getting in the way?
In this episode of Am I Write?, author Paula Chase gets honest about what 18 years in publishing have taught her about creative balance, writing through burnout, and redefining success on your own terms. She shares how she’s learned to protect her creativity from the noise of social media, why showing up to the page matters more than going viral, and how to keep writing even when the world feels too busy to care. For new and aspiring writers, this conversation is both a grounding reminder and a gentle push: your effort is the art, and your consistency is the true success.
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TikTok: paula.chaseauthor
IG: thatpaulachase
Link Paula's latest book: Balancing Act