243 episodes

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.

Write Now with Sarah Werner Sarah Rhea Werner

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 427 Ratings

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.

    When Your Writing Dreams Change

    When Your Writing Dreams Change

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/when-your-writing-dreams-change-wn-156/ 
    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

    • 34 min
    It's Good To Have A Hobby - WN 155

    It's Good To Have A Hobby - WN 155

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/its-good-to-have-a-hobby-wn-155/ 
    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

    • 28 min
    Selling Art Or Selling Out? with Asa Merritt

    Selling Art Or Selling Out? with Asa Merritt

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/
    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

    • 57 min
    No One Gets To Tell You Who You Are

    No One Gets To Tell You Who You Are

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/no-one-gets-to-tell-you-who-you-are-wn-153/ 
    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

    • 27 min
    Endings Are Hard

    Endings Are Hard

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/
    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

    • 28 min
    Why Do I Write By Hand?

    Why Do I Write By Hand?

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/
    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

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
427 Ratings

427 Ratings

slga1990 ,

SLGA

I love this podcast, just wish that there was more consistent episode publishing. I got into this in 2020 and have enjoyed episodes as they come from then on.

ba/ba ,

Thanks!

I have really enjoyed your podcasts. I have listened to them more than once and find them helpful.
Looking forward to new content.

Kent Sanders, Writer ,

One of the best writing podcasts

If you’re looking for an inspirational, educational, and fun podcast to keep you writing, this is the show! Sarah has done a heck of a job creating a podcast full of heart and great info to take your creative life to the next level. Well done!

Kent Sanders
Ghostwriter

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