Give Yourself Some Grace – WN 038
My deep, dark secret is that often I don’t like myself very much. I never feel like I’m *enough*. If you feel like this, you might just need some grace.
De-Clutter Your Life So You Can Write – WN 037
Balance, clutter, distraction, scheduling, & grace collide as we answer the question: “What needs to happen for you to sit down, focus, and write?”
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).
Sarah’s Blog: Happy 1st Launchday Anniversary!
Wow. It’s been just one year since I launched the Write Now podcast. I launched with four episodes in iTunes, which I recorded into a borrowed Blue Snowball mic and a $27 piece of audio foam this really nice dude at Guitar Center ripped off of the wall for me....
Coffee Break 009: reShoUNn Foster
Welcome to another Coffee Break episode of the Write Now podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. Today I’m talking with beautiful poet, corporate writer, anthroponymist, jazz den owner, community builder, & kindred spirit reShoUNn Foster, who is...
Sarah’s Blog: Social Media Hiatus
I’m thinking about taking a social media hiatus in February 2016. Here’s what that means for the Write Now podcast — and you!
Sarah’s Blog: I’m Still Thinking About Imposter Syndrome.
Sometimes we feel worthless and unlovable — and we have no idea how to change how we feel.
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.
Do I Need A Website? – WN 033
Many writers wonder whether they need a website. Today I’m answering that question & providing tips on creating a solid online presence.
Sarah’s Blog: 2015 In Books
2015 was going to be the year that I read a book a week. (NOTICE THAT I SAID “WAS”.) 🙂 When I set the goal of 52 books in January 2015, I had not yet launched the Write Now podcast (that launched in February) and I had no idea what the year would bring,...
Sarah’s Blog: Personal Stuff Time.
How do you know when to stop pushing yourself? (a.k.a. My lifelong struggle.)
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.
Sarah’s Blog: I Want Your Opinion!
Thanks for stopping by to take this (hopefully quick) survey! Please be brutally honest as you answer these questions — my goal is to make the Write Now podcast better in 2016. 🙂 Or else! LOL! Thanks again. I’m looking forward to creating some awesome new...
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: Now On Spreaker
Hey friends! Just a quick update: the Write Now podcast is now on Spreaker!>> So if you’re a Spreaker user, be sure to follow me there! It’s just one more way to stay connected with the Write Now podcast and in line with your writing goals. What...
Letting Go – WN 030
Letting go is one of the hardest things a writer has to do. Here’s how to let go of perfectionism, ego, control, & more — graciously & gracefully.
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.
Writing With All of Your Senses – WN 029
I’m back from my mission trip to Jamaica, my friends. And I have several stories and writing insights to share with you. It’s all here in episode 029 of the Write Now podcast.
My Writing Retreat – WN 028
I’ve spoken with many writers over the years about the merits of a writers’ retreat. But what good can a short-term retreat do? Find out in this episode.
Sarah’s Blog: Glad To Be Back.
Hey there, friends. I returned from my mission trip to Jamaica a couple days ago, and wow, was it amazing. And heartbreaking. And right back around to amazing again. I held hands and spoke and danced with the elderly and sick at an infirmary. I had a great time...
NaNoWriMo and You – WN 027
NaNoWriMo is a marathon for writers. The challenge: write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. It’s insane, but fun, & a great way to form a daily writing habit.
When Life Kinda Sucks – WN 026
Sometimes things like illness, depression, toxic people, and bad situations at work can get the best of us. So what’s a writer to do?
Sarah’s Blog: The Season of No
I’m kicking off what I’m calling my Season of No, in which I stop saying yes to every single little thing that people ask me to do.
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...
My 10 Favorite Books (Part 2) – WN 025
There’s always a reason behind why your favorite books are your favorites. Here are the next 5 on my list — and why.
My 10 Favorite Books (Part 1) – WN 024
We all have our favorite books. Here are the first 5 of my top 10, complete with why I love them oh-so-much.
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,...
What Does Success Look Like For You? – WN 023
Success is something that we all daydream about but rarely give any serious thought. But it is possible, if you plan for and work toward it. Here’s how.
Sarah’s Blog: Introducing Coffee Break.
Announcing Coffee Break, a sister podcast to the Write Now podcast! Sometimes you need a coffee break, to clear your head, breathe, and find inspiration. I’m hoping that Coffee Break will help provide that for you. (Though you’ll have to provide your own...
Was I Meant To Be A Writer? – WN 022
When you wonder whether you were “meant” to be a writer, whose mandate are you following? This week’s episode will help you answer this tough question.
How To Defeat Writers’ Block – WN 021
Writers’ block happens to most writers and creators. Here are some ways you can fight back.
Truth In Fiction – WN 020
Some people say “Writers are liars.” But I think that all writers, especially fiction writers & poets, are the penultimate truth-tellers. Here’s why.
7 Reasons You Need A Writing Mentor – WN 019
A mentor might be the best thing that ever happens to you as a writer. From wise counsel to new challenges, here are 7 reasons you need a writing mentor.
Fail A Lot – WN 018
I’m going to give you some advice that you probably don’t hear very often: FAIL A LOT. In fact, the more you fail, the more you’ll succeed. Here’s why.
Your Professional vs. Creative Self – WN 017
Are your professional & creative selves ever at odds with each other? How does that affect your writing? And how do you find a healthy balance?
How to Make Writing Fun Again. – WN 016
Remember when writing used to be fun? Or better yet, satisfying? Re-ignite the spark and douse the shame with this week’s podcast episode.
Why Is It So Important For Writers To Read? – WN 015
“Reading is essential if you’re going to be a writer.” You’ve heard it from teachers and fellow writers and books on writing. But WHY? Here’s 8 amazing benefits writers get from reading.
Creating A Space For Writing – WN 014
What is your perfect writing environment? And is that where you do your best writing? Why do we take our writing environments so seriously?
7 Ways to Write Yourself Out of a Corner – WN 013
You’ve written yourself into a corner and you have no idea how to fix it. Well, being in the corner sucks, so here are 7 ways you can try to get out.
My 8 Favorite Writing Tools – WN 012
In which we explore some great writing tools, caffeine addiction, unhealthy pencil obsessions, and (bonus!) Jane Austen’s homemade ink recipe.
Finding Your Voice – WN 011
What is this elusive element we call a voice? And how do we go about developing our own?
Writing Is Our Passion – WN 010
You’re passionate about writing. But the word “passion” means “to suffer”. What does that mean for us as writers?
Say Yes to Writing – WN 009
There are only 24 hours in a day. So saying “yes” to writing often means saying “no” to other stuff. Fun stuff. Important stuff. And that’s hard.
How to Write When You Don’t Feel Like Writing – WN 008
It can be incredibly hard to write every day. But I’ve found a way to make myself write (and write well) even when I don’t feel like it. Find out how in this week’s podcast.
Who Is My Audience & How Do I Write For Them? – WN 007
You want people to read and like (and buy!) your book. A great way to do that is to write stuff that people want to read. But who are those people?
Walk It Off – WN 006
Dumpster diving. Mall walking. A 19th-century transcendentalist. Oh yeah, and how going for a walk can help free you from writers’ block.
5 Tips to Regain Lost Confidence – WN 005
All writers second-guess their abilities at some point. Here’s 5 tips on how to regain your lost confidence and become awesome again.