244 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 • 430 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.

    Being A Slow Writer

    Being A Slow Writer

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/ 
    To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner.
    Happy writing!
    — Sarah

    • 32 min
    Consistency For Writers - WN 157

    Consistency For Writers - WN 157

    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: https://www.sarahwerner.com/consistency-for-writers-wn-157/ 
    To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner 
    Happy writing!
    — Sarah

    • 31 min
    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

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
430 Ratings

430 Ratings

sparrowsinkwell ,

The right dose of motivation

I enjoy this podcast immensely because of the graceful messages behind them. As a writer, I feel like each message resonates with my struggles in trying to be a productive writer but having a busy interruptive life and not to mention the brain fog from my life transition. Every time I get done with an episode I feel more at ease to set my own pace in achieving my writing goals.

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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.

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Thanks!

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

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