Expectation vs. Reality - WN 159
Write Now with Sarah Werner
This week, we're talking about expectations and how they tint our reality and shape our experiences... and what we can REALLY expect if we want to write full-time. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at , or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at . Happy writing! — Sarah
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Being A Slow Writer - WN 158
Write Now with Sarah Werner
No matter how much coffee I drink, I’m never able to write as quickly as I want to. This week, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a "slow writer" — and all of the baggage that comes along with it. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at , or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at . Happy writing! — Sarah
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Consistency For Writers - WN 157
Write Now with Sarah Werner
Creating consistently strengthens your command of the craft and builds trust with your audience. But if you're anything like me, creating on a consistent basis feels impossible. Why are we like this? What do we do when we fail to live up to our own — and others' — standards? Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Happy writing! — Sarah
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When Your Writing Dreams Change - WN 156
Write Now with Sarah Werner
What happens when your childhood dream feels like it's no longer achievable? What does it mean if (and when) your five-year plan goes off the rails? Today we're talking about what happens when our writing dreams change — and what it means for us as creators. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah
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It's Good To Have A Hobby - WN 155
Write Now with Sarah Werner
What is writing to you — a hobby, a second job, a meditative practice? Something else? All of the above? This week, we’re talking about the role of writing in our lives and how we can feel more satisfied and fulfilled in doing what we love. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah
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Selling Art Or Selling Out? with Asa Merritt - WN 154
Write Now with Sarah Werner
How should we navigate selling our creative work? I speak with Asa Merritt about pitching a project, which hill(s) to die on, and the pros and cons of telling a personal story on a commercial platform. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please talk to someone you trust, contact your local crisis center, or (if you're in the United States) call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now...
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No One Gets To Tell You Who You Are - WN 153
Write Now with Sarah Werner
Sometimes it feels like everyone wants to tells us who we are — our friends, our enemies, and even random strangers on the internet. But what do we do when the identity we've chosen for ourself, such as "writer" or "creator", is challenged? For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah
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Endings Are Hard - WN 152
Write Now with Sarah Werner
Why are endings so darn hard to write? Is it just because it's difficult to wrap up all of the loose ends... or is there something more going on? What makes for a truly satisfying ending, and how do we create one? For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah
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Why Do I Write By Hand? - WN 150
Write Now with Sarah Werner
Why did I ditch my laptop and start writing everything by hand? (It's not even clickbait — I actually did this!) What are the benefits to writing by hand, and what have I learned from it about the craft of writing? For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah
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Improvised Storytelling with Cat Blackard - WN 151
Write Now with Sarah Werner
If you've ever been curious about how live-action roleplaying game podcasts are planned, created, recorded, and produced, or if you have any interest in RPGs like D&D, Pathfinder, or improv in general, give this episode a listen. Cat is an expert in plucking meaningful narrative from a scattered story and provides tons of great advice on how to clarify your own creative work. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! —...
info_outlineNot to toot my own horn here, but I am really, really good at starting new creative projects. Finishing them... not so much. Today, we're talking about the fears that keep us stuck and how to finish a creative project in a smart and snappy way. Enjoy!
For show notes, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/finishing-what-you-start-wnp-072
To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner
Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!
— Sarah