Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on strategies to identify and manage author burnout and intention setting

In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai discuss various aspects of the writing life, including burnout, the importance of nature, the benefits of cold showers, and practical tips for managing time and self-care. They also share personal updates and emphasise the need for thorough editing before submitting work to competitions. The episode concludes with an update on the podcast's growth plans and a call for Patreon support.

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This week's Debut in the Spotlight is DJ Taylor with her YA novel Anna's War (July 2025, Riveted Press).

00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast

00:56 Catching Up After a Long Time

01:27 Tina's Exciting Book Launch

03:06 Melbourne Weather Woes

05:01 Natasha's Event at the Emerging Writers Festival

07:18 Discussing Burnout for Writers

17:22 Recognizing Burnout Symptoms

20:03 Introducing Anna's War

21:35 Managing Digital Distractions

26:40 Intention Setting and Time Management

32:29 Top Tips for Authors

36:34 Podcast Updates and Conclusion

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