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Author Intuition, Balancing Passion Projects, and Mental Rest with Aimee Robinson

Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers

Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers
Author Intuition, Balancing Passion Projects, and Mental Rest with Aimee Robinson
May 06, 2026 Episode 316
Sara Rosett and Jami Albright

316 / What does it take to trust your intuition as a writer—and how can you find true joy in the crazy unpredictability of publishing? Amy Robinson shares her path from medical editor to romance novelist  and the power of mental rest for authors.

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  • Trusting your intuition instead of following all the writing “rules”
  • Redefining success and making family a priority
  • Learning from (and letting go of) others’ marketing formulas
  • Finding joy with passion projects and creative freedom
  • The importance of mental rest and slowing down

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