Write Now with Sarah Werner

It's been a while — maybe longer — since you've written. And with all of the rust buildup, thoughts of inadequacy, and other factors... how do you get back into it? For show notes, 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

Today's topic comes from a listener question: How will I know when I'm good enough to publish — and that I won't look back on my work in 10 years and cringe? Join us for a chat about fear, bravery, and constant action. For show notes, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/how-do-i-know-when-im-good-enough/ 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

Not to toot my own horn here, but I am really, really good at starting new creative projects. Finishing them... not so much. Today, we're talking about the fears that keep us stuck and how to finish a creative project in a smart and snappy way. Enjoy! For show notes, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/finishing-what-you-start-wnp-072 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

There are a lot of "supposed to"s in the writing world. We're "supposed to" write every day, love every minute of the writing process, and punch fear in the face. But are we REALLY supposed to do these things? Where do the "supposed to"s come from? How do we escape the guilt and obligation that come with them? And what could we create if we were free of the "supposed to"? Find the show notes for this episode of Write Now at https://www.sarahwerner.com/supposed-to-for-writers-wnp-071 . Support my work on the show by becoming a patron on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sarahrheawerner Thanks as always for listening, and happy writing. :)

So many of us -- writers, parents, employees, students -- are in a state of constant burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Today's episode will help you identify where you are on that spectrum... and how we might begin to deal with it. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sarahrheawerner Full show notes & links: https://www.sarahwerner.com/burned-out-exhausted-overwhelmed-wnp-070

As if doubting our own work wasn't enough, most writers also doubt themselves. But a little positivity can go a long way. This week, Sarah shares several affirmations that can help get your mind not only ready to write but ready to write successfully and joyfully. Support the Write Now podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner View show notes and more at https://www.sarahwerner.com/

Some of the most frequent questions I get asked by writers are, "How do I get my name out there?" and "How do I get noticed as a writer?" Today, we'll talk about the two things you can do to find an audience. Become a Write Now patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sarahrheawerner View show notes on my website: https://www.sarahwerner.com/ Thanks for listening, and happy writing!

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