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"Dear Creators"
Join thousands of creators in receiving my free “Dear Creators” newsletter! Every other week, I tackle a different aspect of creativity and how it affects you, from writer’s block to making an income.
The Write Now Podcast
My signature weekly podcast gives you the encouragement, honest advice, and inspiration you need to balance work and life, pursue your passion, and write. (And it’s free!)
Daily Writing Planner
I designed this simple (and free!) printable PDF worksheet to help you prioritize your writing and keep you focused on your craft. It’s here for whenever you need it.
"Girl In Space"
Abandoned on a dying ship in the farthest reaches of known space, a young scientist fights for survival (and patience with the on-board A.I.). Who is she? No one knows. But a lot of dangerous entities really want to find out.
"Omen" Podcast
From Executive Producer Sarah Rhea Werner comes a fantasy audio drama that explores ancient ruins, sails the high seas, and questions whether friendship truly is magic—all while cracking pirate skulls and dabbling in high explosives!
10 Harmful Creative Myths Ebook
In this free 50-page ebook, I dive into the harmful lies we’ve been told about creativity — and take a look at the truths we need to move forward and create our best work.
Speaking
I’m an energetic, passionate, and empowering national speaker with relatable warmth, a unique perspective, and a sense of humor. In addition to a TEDx talk, I’ve spoken at New York Comic Con, Podcast Movement, YouTube headquarters, DC Podfest, and the Austin Film Festival, as well as many local and national leadership seminars, business and tech conferences, and college classrooms.
“Listening to Sarah is like a great session with your therapist who says all the right things to get you back in the chair and writing.”
Latest Blog Posts & Podcast Episodes
What Do Writers Owe the World? WNP 086
As creators, what do we owe the world? And what do our readers want and expect from us? There’s only so much time and energy in one day — so should we be using it to write, to interact with fans, to market? This episode discusses the importance of protecting your integrity while setting boundaries to fit the expectations of your fans.
Society Doesn’t Want Us
Creativity Myth #7: Society doesn’t want what I’m creating.
Marketing Dos & Don’ts – WNP 085
In part 2 of the marketing series, you will discover how to create a comprehensive marketing plan that suits your needs and aligns with your goals. Ready?
Creative Scarcity
Creativity Myth #6: It’s possible to “run out of” creativity, so be careful with what you have.
Marketing is Not a Dirty Word – WNP 084
What’s the difference between a book that sells and a book that doesn’t sell? I didn’t know it at the time, but that difference was marketing. In this episode we will take a deep dive into the world of marketing.
Original Is Overrated
Creativity Myth #5: You don’t have to be 100% original to be creative.
Searching For Distraction
Have you ever found yourself… searching for distractions? I know, it sounds like…
Creativity First
Even though I know in the depths of my heart that this is the work I am meant to do, and that I am living out my true purpose when I am writing and creating… I still struggle to prioritize it.
Mastering The Craft
A lot of us get frustrated when we jump into something and we’re not good at it right away. For me, this is never more evident than when I go bowling...
Fear of Success – WNP 083
Do you find yourself self-sabotaging, or unconsciously not allowing yourself to grow to your full potential as a creator? You might have fear of success — and yes, it’s 100% a real thing that holds us back without us even knowing it.
The Flyover Creatives
Creativity Myth #4: You need to live in a big city or work at a company with a slide to be creative.
The Fear Never Goes Away
Here’s the thing about fear. It’s not something that you one day decide to banish, and then you never have to deal with it again. Fear is an instinct…
What Surrounds Us
I just counted, and there are no fewer than 26 plants right here in my 8×8′ office. Orchids, pothos, air plants, cacti, Swedish ivy, aloe… I love them all so much. But more than that, I need them.
Making It Stick
How are you with sticking to things? It’s worth asking: what habits are WORTH building? What changes do we ACTUALLY WANT to make?
Your Impending Death
When you realize that you only have ONE LIFE to live… how does that make you feel? How does it affect your creativity?
“Writers who want to balance reading, writing, and the rest of life will enjoy this weekly podcast.”
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