Write Now with Sarah Werner

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Hitting Our Limits Jul 15, 2026

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I can only write (seriously and deeply) for two to four hours a day, and for years, I thought that meant something was wrong with me. In episode 172 of Write Now, I'm talking about human limitations — what they are, why we're taught to bulldoze through them, and why that approach doesn't always work.

Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/

You can support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast on:

Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner

Or just share this episode with someone who might find it useful. :)

Happy writing! — Sarah

Creepy, Cozy, & Wonderfully Weird: An Interview With Jarod K. Anderson - WN 171 Nov 20, 2025

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If you're sailing on stormy seas (literally, writerly, mentally, or otherwise), you're going to want Jarod K. Anderson as your guide. Author, poet, and creator of The Cryptonaturalist podcast, Jarod shares his insights with us this week on his writing process, the impact of mental health on creativity, and his unconventional path to publishing success. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/creepy-cozy-wonderfully-weird-an-interview-with-jarod-k-anderson-wn-171/

Watch this episode as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVE_VRuMDCM Find Jarod online: https://www.jarodkanderson.com/

Pre-order Strange Animals: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/798888/strange-animals-by-jarod-k-anderson/ You can support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast on: * Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner * Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner * PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner Or just share this episode with someone who might find it useful. :) Thank you! Thanks again for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah

The Rewriting Cycle - WN 170 Nov 12, 2025

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If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in an endless loop of edits, rewrites, and revisions, this episode is for you. We’ll explore how fear can sneak into our writing process via perfectionism, the difference between necessary and compulsive rewrites, and how to build gentle systems to finish your work and move forward with confidence.

Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/the-rewriting-cycle-wn-170/

You can support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast on:

* Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner

* Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner

* PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner

Or just share this episode with someone who might find it useful. :)

Happy writing! — Sarah

The Ultimate Asset For Writers - WN 169 Aug 26, 2025

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What is a writer's most important asset? A good teacher? A quiet room? An infinite book budget? An expensive pen? While all of these are nice, today I'm focusing on the one asset that everyone can access, freely and easily: their sense of curiosity. Even if you believe your curiosity has been stomped out long ago, we'll talk about how to rekindle and cultivate this amazing ability.

Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/the-ultimate-asset-for-writers-wn-169/

You can support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast on:

Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner

Or just share this episode with someone who might find it useful. :)

Happy writing! 

— Sarah

Writing Out Of Spite - WN 168 Jun 23, 2025

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Sometimes, when things get tough, when the haters hate and the doubters doubt, it can be difficult to summon the motivation, courage, energy, or inspiration you need to write. And sometimes, when that happens, the only thing we have left to turn to is SPITE. Find out why — and why it's not necessarily a bad thing!

For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/

You can support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast on:

* Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner
* Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner
* PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner

Or just share this episode with someone who might find it useful. :)

Happy writing! 
— Sarah

Writing When You're Not Okay - WN 167 Apr 28, 2025

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How do we cope as writers when life hits us with illness, injury, grief, or overwhelm? This week, we’re exploring what helps, what hurts, and what’s at stake when we find ourselves "not-okay," and how we can navigate those challenges with care and creativity.

Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/writing-when-youre-not-okay

You can support the show here: * Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner * Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner * PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner

Happy writing!  — Sarah

The Power Of A Mastermind Group - WN 166 Apr 14, 2025

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I tend to get weird looks when I say I'm in a Mastermind group, but my writing career wouldn't be where it is today without them. In this week’s episode, we'll talk about what these are, what they do for you as a writer, and how to start and structure your own Mastermind group.

For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/

Thank you for listening! You can support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast on:

Patreon: https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sarahwerner

Happy writing! — Sarah

How To Start Writing - WN 165 Mar 11, 2025

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Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a newcomer to the craft, we all come to the page and need to BEGIN. It's easy to say "Just start," but it's often not that simple. This week, I have some fresh encouragement and practical tips to help you start writing with confidence.

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For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/how-to-start-writing-wn-165

Thank you for listening! To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, you can 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

Is "Good Enough" Good Enough? - WN 164 Feb 18, 2025

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How do you decide when to publish your creative work? Is there a point at which you say it's "good enough"? Or do you have a tendency to polish and play around with those "last final tweaks" indefinitely? This week, we're talking about what it means to do your best in a world where "best" is subjective and perfect doesn't exist. Get ready!

For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/is-good-enough-good-enough/

Thank you for listening! To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, you can 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

Cynicism About Goals - WN 163 Feb 03, 2025

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Have you ever felt hopeless, helpless, or disillusioned about goal-setting, or found yourself asking, "Why bother?" This week, we're looking at what happens to make us feel that way, and how to set our writing lives on the path to success going forward.

For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/cynicism-about-goals-wn-163/

Happy writing! — Sarah

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