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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
I Am Bad At Certain Things
Is there value in admitting that we’re bad at something? Must we improve ourselves in every way?
Why Is The Bullet Journal Book Consoling Me About My Impending Death?
In defense of writing slowly, and thoughts on the blurry line between “writing to sell” and “writing to survive”. (Content warning: Death and dying)
Every Time I Write, I Have To Learn How To Write All Over Again
Writing — or any creative act, really — is just a chain of beginnings, one after the other. (Does that make you feel better, or worse?)
Being Brave Actually Kind Of Sucks
We tend to talk about being brave as this positive, empowering thing, but… is it?
On The Days When Your Brain Is Made Of Soup
We’re not machines, as much as we sometimes wish we were (or maybe that’s just me). What do we do as creators when our brains and bodies fail us?
That One Time I Had A TV Show
Back in 2019, I signed a deal with Netflix for a “Girl In Space” TV show. So… whatever happened to that?
I think I’m still carrying some anger about this
The story of one time when I called someone a bad word (it rhymes with “ditch”). You’ve been warned.
“Good For You!”
The social consensus seems to agree that social media is bad for us. But… is it?
No One Gets To Tell You Who You Are – WN 153
This week's episode is a really...
You’re Allowed To Enjoy Things
A gentle reminder that suffering is not a virtue, even when society tells us it is.
The Frickin’ Partridge In The Pear Tree
The twelve days of a possibly terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Christmas BUT ALSO HOPEFULLY SOME INSIGHTS.
That Guilt Tho
On creative flow, creative guilt, and why we give into distractions. (Or, if you’re the kind of person who easily resists distractions, please tell me your secrets immediately.)
What’s Better Than Perfect?
Maybe you’ve heard before that perfectionism is a form of fear. So… what should we be aiming for instead?
Endings Are Hard – WN 152
Why are endings so darn hard to write? Is it just because it’s difficult to wrap up all of the loose ends… or is there something more going on? What makes for a truly satisfying ending, and how do we create one?
Greetings From Isolation
I returned from speaking at the Austin Film Festival two Mondays ago, and then promptly went into hiding. I don’t necessarily think I did it on purpose, thinking to myself, “Ha ha! Now no one will be able to find me!” At least, not this time.
“Writers who want to balance reading, writing, and the rest of life will enjoy this weekly podcast.”
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