Write Now with Sarah Werner

A podcast for all writers (aspiring to professional) looking to find a healthy work/life/writing balance. Get the encouragement, honest advice, and inspiration you need to pursue your passion and write every day. Recurring themes include books, coffee, rainy days, truth, beauty, lasers, dinosaurs, and all of your other favorite things.

Under Pressure - WNP 078 03/18/2020

Under Pressure - WNP 078 There's a lot going on in the world right now, and as always, that comes with a lot of pressure -- even the pressure to create. Today, we're talking about internal and external pressures, how they impact (and often disrupt) our creative processes and inspiration, what they mean for us as writers, and how we can respond to them in a productive way. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/13598231

When Writing Isn't Writing - WNP 077 02/05/2020

When Writing Isn't Writing - WNP 077 When is writing not writing? I know, it sounds like a riddle. But it's actually a great question in disguise that leads to a necessary discussion of what the writing process actually *is*. Buckle in! /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/13029587

What Makes A Good Writing Goal? - WNP 076 01/14/2020

What Makes A Good Writing Goal? - WNP 076 How do you know if you've set a good writing goal for yourself? Or is goal-setting for writing even a good idea? Today's episode explores how we move along the path toward success. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/12727535

What Are You Afraid Of? - WNP 075 01/06/2020

What Are You Afraid Of? - WNP 075 Fear shows up for us writers in a lot of ways we don't expect or recognize. Let's explore those fears — and how they're holding us back — together. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/12636671

Getting Back Into Writing - WNP 074 12/20/2019

Getting Back Into Writing - WNP 074 It's been a while — maybe longer — since you've written. And with all of the rust buildup, thoughts of inadequacy, and other factors... how do you get back into it? /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/12481676

How Do I Know When I'm Good Enough? - WNP 073 08/26/2019

How Do I Know When I'm Good Enough? - WNP 073 Today's topic comes from a listener question: How will I know when I'm good enough to publish — and that I won't look back on my work in 10 years and cringe? Join us for a chat about fear, bravery, and constant action. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/10998668

Finishing What You Start - WNP 072 07/22/2019

Finishing What You Start - WNP 072 Not 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! /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/10600205

Supposed To For Writers - WNP 071 07/08/2019

Supposed To For Writers - WNP 071 There are a lot of "supposed to"s in the writing world. We're "supposed to" write every day, love every minute of the writing process, and punch fear in the face. But are we REALLY supposed to do these things? Where do the "supposed to"s come from? How do we escape the guilt and obligation that come with them? And what could we create if we were free of the "supposed to"? /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/10448900

Burned Out, Exhausted, and Overwhelmed - WNP 070 04/18/2019

Burned Out, Exhausted, and Overwhelmed - WNP 070 So many of us -- writers, parents, employees, students -- are in a state of constant burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Today's episode will help you identify where you are on that spectrum... and how we might begin to deal with it. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/9448373

Affirmations for Writers - WNP 069 04/01/2019

Affirmations for Writers - WNP 069 As if doubting our own work wasn't enough, most writers also doubt themselves. But a little positivity can go a long way. This week, Sarah shares several affirmations that can help get your mind not only ready to write but ready to write successfully and joyfully. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/9124889

Putting Yourself Out There - WNP 068 03/25/2019

Putting Yourself Out There - WNP 068 Some of the most frequent questions I get asked by writers are, "How do I get my name out there?" and "How do I get noticed as a writer?" Today, we'll talk about the two things you can do to find an audience. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/9122138

Coffee Break 086: Sam Boush 09/03/2018

Coffee Break 086: Sam Boush Author and publishing veteran Sam Boush shares his insight into the politics behind book distribution, marketing, and becoming a full time writer. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/7001594

Coffee Break 085: Jonathan Small 08/27/2018

Coffee Break 085: Jonathan Small Writer and podcaster Jonathan Small dishes all about the wild and wonderful topics and people you can discover when you uncover a good story. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6973168

If and When Someone Steals Your Idea - WNP 067 08/20/2018

If and When Someone Steals Your Idea - WNP 067 Has someone ever had the same idea as you or just downright stole it? Let's talk about how writers should handle idea theft and when to reclaim credit. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6947890

Coffee Break 084: Erin Forbes 08/13/2018

Coffee Break 084: Erin Forbes Teen fantasy author Erin Forbes shares her unique perspective on self-publishing, as well as time management and how to market your book on social medias. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6919506

Coffee Break 083: Raul Vega 08/06/2018

Coffee Break 083: Raul Vega Podcaster and film sound designer Raul Vega shares his experience telling stories through sound with Hans Zimmer and developing his own audible mysteries. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6893720

Coffee Break 082: Cheryl Muir 07/30/2018

Coffee Break 082: Cheryl Muir Media strategist and life coach Cheryl Muir shares her experiences with personal branding, social media promotion, and thinking like an entrepreneur. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6867978

Coffee Break 081: Ginger Moran 07/23/2018

Coffee Break 081: Ginger Moran Author and writing coach Ginger Moran exposes the vulnerability of storytelling, the pitfalls of literary writing, and why you should trust your characters. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6842919

Critics and You - WN 066 07/16/2018

Critics and You - WN 066 How should writers approach criticism? How do we tell if it's constructive or not? Most importantly, should we allow criticism to affect our writing? /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6817084

Coffee Break 080: Jason Pinter 07/09/2018

Coffee Break 080: Jason Pinter Author and publisher Jason Pinter talks about the entire publishing industry—from a writer's daily time sacrifices to founding his own publishing house. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6790862

Coffee Break 079: K.A. Statz 06/25/2018

Coffee Break 079: K.A. Statz Horror podcaster and writer K.A. Statz shares her thoughts on writing and self worth, opening up to criticism, and the surprising merits of scary stories. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6742631

Coffee Break 078: Philip Kenney 06/18/2018

Coffee Break 078: Philip Kenney Psychotherapist and author Philip Kenney sheds some light on the universal obstacles of creatives, the benefits of meditation, and trusting in your muse. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6717988

Coffee Break 077: Anthony Olivieri 06/11/2018

Coffee Break 077: Anthony Olivieri Audio drama creator Anthony Olivieri and I talk about balance, inspiration, and building both a sense of mystery and deeper meaning into your work. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6690592

Coffee Break 076: Andrew Chamberlain 06/04/2018

Coffee Break 076: Andrew Chamberlain Podcaster and creative writer Andrew Chamberlain shares advice on building characters, utilizing story structure, and listening to writing advice. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6666920

Coffee Break 075: Mark Millien 05/28/2018

Coffee Break 075: Mark Millien Podcaster Mark Millien shares how to overcome the fear of creative exposure, avoid world-building pitfalls, and flex your creative muscles through D&D! /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6641243

Coffee Break 074: Jennifer Blanchard 05/21/2018

Coffee Break 074: Jennifer Blanchard Author, blogger, and creative enabler Jennifer Blanchard talks personal branding, pursuing multiple passions, and living a writer's dream life. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6618072

Coffee Break 073: Julia Samuel 05/14/2018

Coffee Break 073: Julia Samuel Psychotherapist and bereavement counselor Julia Samuel shares methods of healthy grieving and finding a literary narrative within death and loss. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6591281

Coffee Break 072: Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard 05/07/2018

Coffee Break 072: Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard Alba Salix creators Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard talk about creativity and comedy, hobbies and hiatuses, and the undeniable power of roleplaying games! /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6565665

Coffee Break 071: Jeff Leisawitz 04/30/2018

Coffee Break 071: Jeff Leisawitz Writer, counselor, and all-around creator enabler Jeff Leisawitz shares tips, tricks, and stories to help get your creative goals airborne. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6539308

Coffee Break 070: Jewel Eliese 04/23/2018

Coffee Break 070: Jewel Eliese Blogger and busy mom Jewel Eliese shares the benefits of joining and starting online communities, as well as giving yourself permission to write. /episode/index/show/sarahwerner/id/6511973

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