Livestream: How To Write A Killer Podcast Script
Hey friends! Sarah here. I’m excited to announce that I did a livestream on “How To Write A Killer Podcast” in partnership with the Austin Film Festival. Watch the replay here!
How To Start Writing: Mark By Mark
Writing can feel so overwhelming sometimes… where do you even start?
How To Survive Your Day Job – WN 057
Corporate structure crushing your spirit? Wishing you could quit your day job and write full time? This episode is for you.
Should I Use A Pen Name? – WN 051
How do you know if writing under a pen name is right for you? This week’s episode of Write Now lays out 6 reasons a pen name might be a smart choice.
30 Tips for 30 Days of NaNoWriMo – WN 048
From turning off your phone to staving off fear and/or hunger, this episode of the Write Now podcast is here to help you write through NaNoWriMo.
The Worst Writing Advice – WN 039
The internet is brimming with writing advice, both good and bad. Here’s how to tell the difference — and a rundown of the worst offenders.
The Pressure To Be Great – WN 036
Today’s episode is about how to deal with and respond to pressure in a way that creates positive outcomes (inspiration) instead of negative outcomes (crippling fear & doubt).
Coffee Break 008: Deane Barker
Hi friends! Welcome to your monthly Coffee Break episode of the Write Now podcast. Today I want to share with you the delightful and fun conversation I had with Deane Barker, who has been an authority in the web content management space since the mid-’90s and is...
The Power of a Writers’ Group – WN 035
Belonging to a writers’ group can have some amazing benefits. Avoid the pitfalls & make the most of your writers’ group with today’s episode of Write Now.
Feeling Like A Fraud – WN 034
Sometimes our doubts get the better of us. Sometimes we listen to the voice that asks, “Who gave YOU permission to be a writer?” Here’s how to fight back.
Your New Year’s Writing Resolution – WN 032
This year, make (and keep!) a writing-centric New Year’s resolution with these 8 simple tips.
Creating In A Time of Destruction – WN 031
Destruction is deeply tied with loss and grief and pain, but it’s a reality we as writers have to deal with and respond to. Here’s how.
Sarah’s Blog: We Crave Mystery.
“The need for mystery is greater than the need for an answer.” — Ken Kesey. Why we crave mystery—but not necessarily answers.
Sarah’s Blog: You Shall Know The Truth.
And maybe set you free. There’s a long and storied history of the links between truth & beauty, creativity & madness, and art & catharsis. I’ve said before that I believe that writers are the penultimate truth-tellers. But telling the truth...
Sarah’s Blog: Write your own story.
Write your own story. I think that a lot of writers start out this way: We read and read and read… and ultimately get frustrated that we’re limited to the role of participant. That we can’t make the characters behave in the way we want them to. That...
Sarah’s Blog: Worth it.
Worth it. I had an idea in April 2013 for a podcast. It would help writers who struggled with busy lives to follow their dreams and make the time to write. In April 2013, I didn’t have the time to create a podcast, let alone the knowledge I’d need (wait,...
Writing from a place of anger.
At one time in my life, I was a very angry person. Anyone who knows me will probably laugh or roll their eyes at that statement. Because I’m happy now. I’ve changed a lot. I’ve moved to a new place. I’ve changed jobs, and I am now working...
The Writing Season.
So… why did I decide to call my blog “The Writing Season”? I am a writer. I am a writer. That is, I identify as a writer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I know, in the core of my soul, that I was made to write. Perhaps you feel the same way. But I...
I Love Ello.
You guys. I love Ello. It’s not the minimalist design or simplicity of use. It’s not even the delicious writing experience of simple text on a white background. It’s the freedom. And the fact that it’s going to be GREAT for writers of all...
“We Don’t Need You.”
Have you ever had rocks thrown at your head? I have. It hurts. And not only when the rocks score a hit. I spent my childhood & adolescence being bullied, harassed, and told that I was a worthless person. It’s very likely you did, too. It’s why I...