Write Now with Sarah Werner
Latest Episodes
Expectation vs. Reality - WN 159
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 no
Being A Slow Writer - WN 158
No matter how much coffee I drink, Im never able to write as quickly as I want to. This week, were taking a look at what it means to be a "slow writer" and all of the baggage that comes along with
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?
When Your Writing Dreams Change - WN 156
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 wri
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, were talking about the role of writing in our lives and how we can feel more satisf
Selling Art Or Selling Out? with Asa Merritt - WN 154
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
No One Gets To Tell You Who You Are - WN 153
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
Endings Are Hard - WN 152
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 w
Why Do I Write By Hand? - WN 150
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 cra
Improvised Storytelling with Cat Blackard - WN 151
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 genera