Write Now with Sarah Werner
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 428 ratingsA 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.
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Episodes
If and When Someone Steals Your Idea - WNP 067
August 20, 2018 18:18 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBHas 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.
Coffee Break 084: Erin Forbes
August 13, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 38.7 MBTeen 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.
Coffee Break 083: Raul Vega
August 06, 2018 16:12 - 54 minutes - 71.8 MBPodcaster and film sound designer Raul Vega shares his experience telling stories through sound with Hans Zimmer and developing his own audible mysteries.
Coffee Break 082: Cheryl Muir
July 30, 2018 21:59 - 29 minutes - 43.2 MBMedia strategist and life coach Cheryl Muir shares her experiences with personal branding, social media promotion, and thinking like an entrepreneur.
Coffee Break 081: Ginger Moran
July 23, 2018 19:14 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBAuthor and writing coach Ginger Moran exposes the vulnerability of storytelling, the pitfalls of literary writing, and why you should trust your characters.
Critics and You - WN 066
July 16, 2018 18:38 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBHow should writers approach criticism? How do we tell if it's constructive or not? Most importantly, should we allow criticism to affect our writing?
Coffee Break 080: Jason Pinter
July 09, 2018 19:24 - 25 minutes - 37.7 MBAuthor and publisher Jason Pinter talks about the entire publishing industry—from a writer's daily time sacrifices to founding his own publishing house.
Coffee Break 079: K.A. Statz
June 25, 2018 18:23 - 31 minutes - 45.1 MBHorror 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.
Coffee Break 078: Philip Kenney
June 18, 2018 19:49 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBPsychotherapist and author Philip Kenney sheds some light on the universal obstacles of creatives, the benefits of meditation, and trusting in your muse.
Coffee Break 077: Anthony Olivieri
June 11, 2018 12:13 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBAudio drama creator Anthony Olivieri and I talk about balance, inspiration, and building both a sense of mystery and deeper meaning into your work.
Coffee Break 076: Andrew Chamberlain
June 04, 2018 16:23 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBPodcaster and creative writer Andrew Chamberlain shares advice on building characters, utilizing story structure, and listening to writing advice.
Coffee Break 075: Mark Millien
May 28, 2018 13:43 - 31 minutes - 45 MBPodcaster Mark Millien shares how to overcome the fear of creative exposure, avoid world-building pitfalls, and flex your creative muscles through D&D!
Coffee Break 074: Jennifer Blanchard
May 21, 2018 16:48 - 28 minutes - 41.8 MBAuthor, blogger, and creative enabler Jennifer Blanchard talks personal branding, pursuing multiple passions, and living a writer's dream life.
Coffee Break 073: Julia Samuel
May 14, 2018 15:53 - 22 minutes - 34.4 MBPsychotherapist and bereavement counselor Julia Samuel shares methods of healthy grieving and finding a literary narrative within death and loss.
Coffee Break 072: Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard
May 07, 2018 18:09 - 31 minutes - 45.2 MBAlba Salix creators Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard talk about creativity and comedy, hobbies and hiatuses, and the undeniable power of roleplaying games!
Coffee Break 071: Jeff Leisawitz
April 30, 2018 18:24 - 30 minutes - 43.9 MBWriter, counselor, and all-around creator enabler Jeff Leisawitz shares tips, tricks, and stories to help get your creative goals airborne.
Coffee Break 070: Jewel Eliese
April 23, 2018 15:16 - 24 minutes - 36.8 MBBlogger and busy mom Jewel Eliese shares the benefits of joining and starting online communities, as well as giving yourself permission to write.
Coffee Break 069: Jon Negroni
April 16, 2018 14:03 - 30 minutes - 43.4 MBAuthor, podcaster, and movie nerd Jon Negroni reveals the secrets behind breaking the rules by breaking writing conventions and trusting your writer's gut.
Writing Full-time - WN 065
April 09, 2018 16:25 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MBMaking the switch to a career writer is tough, but you can do it! Here are some pointers that can help your writing dream become a reality.
Coffee Break 068: Anne Bogel
April 02, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 37.8 MBAuthor, podcaster, and literary matchmaker Anne Bogel talks about personality tests, the value of believable characters, and how books can change the world.
Coffee Break 067: Albert Flynn DeSilver
March 26, 2018 15:38 - 27 minutes - 39.9 MBPoet, author, and speaker Albert Flynn DeSilver talks about transformation through writing, striving for beauty, and our shared human birthright.
Coffee Break 066: Esther Goldenberg
March 19, 2018 14:32 - 28 minutes - 41.5 MBTeacher and independent author and publisher Esther Goldenberg makes reading fun for reluctant readers and talks about children's and YA self publishing.
Coffee Break 065: Kenny Porter
March 12, 2018 20:52 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBComic book writer and publisher Kenny Porter chats about the essential relationships needed to make great comics, asking for help, and dealing with critics.
Coffee Break 064: Mike Papantonio
March 06, 2018 16:31 - 25 minutes - 38.6 MBAttorney, radio host, and thriller author Mike Papantonio exposes law myths, reveals the truth of fiction, and shares some great writing tips!
Coffee Break 063: Monica Leonelle
February 19, 2018 18:48 - 32 minutes - 46.6 MBIs there a correlation between an author's word count or financial success and the quality of a book? Monica Leonelle has a few things to say about that!
Coffee Break 062: Matthew Brough
February 13, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBWriter, pastor, and podcaster Matthew Brough talks about baby steps, the ups and downs of self publishing, and how he helped his 70-year-old mother publish her first novel.
Coffee Break 061: Bob Stromberg
February 05, 2018 14:55 - 48 minutes - 64.3 MBBob Stromberg shares the secrets of living a creative life, taking control of your "muse", and rediscovering the creativity of your childhood.
Coffee Break 060: Erin Pringle
February 01, 2018 22:49 - 25 minutes - 38.6 MBShort story author Erin Pringle shares how loss and grief spurred her to publish, as well as the therapeutic and calming power of creative writing.
Coffee Break 059: Joseph Bendoski
January 22, 2018 13:52 - 27 minutes - 40.4 MBThriller author and podcaster Joseph Bendoski talks literary psychology, media manipulation, and the prehistoric survival instincts of storytelling.
Coffee Break 058: Audrey Knapp
January 15, 2018 16:58 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MBCan you gain readers by supporting other authors? Can you make money marketing on social media? Can you successfully self publish? Audrey Knapp thinks so!
Coffee Break 057: Alan Alda
January 08, 2018 02:42 - 30 minutes - 43.4 MBAlan Alda talks about innovative communication methods, the benefits of empathy and listening, and the joys of life's unexpected interruptions.
Coffee Break 056: Win Charles, Cerebral Palsy, and the Writing Life
January 01, 2018 18:28 - 20 minutes - 32.3 MBWin Kelly Charles was born with Cerebral Palsy, but she has never let it stop her from achieving her dream of writing and publishing books.
Coffee Break 055: Corey Vilhauer
December 04, 2017 22:07 - 28 minutes - 41.9 MBWhat do writers do when they're not working on their novels? Corey Vilhauer is glad you asked! Let's talk about online journalism, copyediting, and UX!
Coffee Break 054: Helen Scheuerer
November 16, 2017 23:00 - 26 minutes - 39.4 MBFantasy author HelenScheuerer explains how exercise, daily routine, and group critiques fuel her writing and helped publish her latest novel.
Coffee Break 053: Grant Faulkner
November 08, 2017 04:18 - 23 minutes - 35.5 MBNaNoWriMo Executive Producer Grant Faulkner talks about the process behind National Novel Writing Month, as well as how to develop superhuman creativity!
Coffee Break 052: Joanna Penn
November 01, 2017 17:24 - 29 minutes - 43.2 MBScalable income? IP assets? No problem! Podcaster and author Joanna Penn shares some realistic options to turn your writing side-hustle into a career.
Coffee Break 051: Lora Mitchell
October 23, 2017 15:00 - 31 minutes - 45.4 MBInstagram, poetry, and therapy through storytelling. Lora Mitchell shares her love of the written word and her journey to self publishing.
Coffee Break 050: Randal Greene
October 12, 2017 16:28 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBAuthor Randal Greene exposes the secret life of a full-time writer, as well as a sure-fire way to capture 'the muse' and beat writer's block!
Coffee Break 049: Nicole Gulotta
October 03, 2017 21:51 - 29 minutes - 42.7 MBFood and poetry? Yes, please! Nicole Gulotta dishes on deadline-free writing, building an audience, and rediscovering your forgotten passions.
How to Rest as a Writer - WN 064
September 25, 2017 19:28 - 32 minutes - 46 MBToday we'll take a look at what we should do if (& when) we find ourselves exhausting, burned out, and feeling hopeless as we stare down a blank page.
Coffee Break 048: Katie Cross
September 13, 2017 19:47 - 32 minutes - 46.6 MBAuthor Katie Cross talks having it all: a loving family, a legitimate writing career, and a supportive network of peers. It's possible AND practical!
Tips for Writing While Traveling - WN 063
September 06, 2017 13:25 - 25 minutes - 38 MBTrying to write while traveling can be one of the most frustrating things for a writer. Let's explore some ways to jumpstart our creativity on the road!
Coffee Break 047: Jeffery Weaver
August 29, 2017 14:34 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MBLong-time fan of the show and cancer-fighting author Jeffery Weaver shares his incredible story and talks character building, rejection, and motivation.
Coffee Break 046: Rachel Stout
August 07, 2017 18:49 - 34 minutes - 45.9 MBThink self publishing is your only option? Think again! Rachel Stout spills the beans on traditional publishing and working with literary agents.
Do I Need A Writing Degree? - WN 062
August 02, 2017 15:35 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB"Do I need a writing degree?" It's a complex question that involves factors like time, money, lifestyle, goals, & more. Work through your own decision with help from today's episode of the Write Now podcast!
Coffee Break 045: Ryan Dalton
July 27, 2017 15:13 - 35 minutes - 49.9 MBYA novelist and nerd culture extraordinaire Ryan Dalton talks about unorthodox writing, tips for green authors, and pushing through publisher rejections.
Coffee Break 044: Aminah Iman & Jaqueline Stone
July 17, 2017 15:05 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin the ladies from Red Ink Publications for a chat about genre writing, delicious cake, and finding confidence in writing what you love.
Self-Writing and Self-Talk - WN 061
July 10, 2017 00:33 - 25 minutes - 38 MBWords have power—especially the words we say and think about ourselves. So whether you think you're slime or God's gift to writing, the way you think about yourself can have an immense effect on your work. For show notes, links, & more, visit http://www.sarahwerner.com/self-writing-and-self-talk-wn-061/.
Coffee Break 043: Mark Rubinstein
June 27, 2017 01:24 - 24 minutes - 36.9 MBAward-winning novelist and psychiatrist Mark Rubinstein talks about the psychology behind sharing stories and the courage it takes to write them down.
WN 060: Make Them Tell You No
June 20, 2017 13:21 - 22 minutes - 34.2 MBWhat's the worst that will happen if you put yourself out there? How will you handle rejection? Even worse, what happens if you do nothing?