-I work on multiple pieces simultaneously, and keep returning to them when I'm in the mood for that piece or if that deadline is approaching. This way, each piece I do is "in the oven" for quite a while which allows me to keep coming back to it and shaping it until it's published.
-The total balance is very hard. I've had to reduce podcast appearances and turn down a lot of speaking engagements, just to make sure I have time for my core analysis and life.