Write Now with Sarah Werner

What does it mean to be ambitious? By definition, “ambition is a strong desire to do or achieve something, usually requiring determination and hard work”. Today I’m going to talk about what it means to be ambitious, especially as writers, and why ambition has such a bad reputation, and finally, whether or not you might be ambitious, too. 

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Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

Have you ever experienced a writing plateau? The point in your writing journey where your growth and progress taper off, and you get comfortable resting on your laurels? Today we’re taking a look at whether this is a good or a bad thing, and how to re-ignite your ambition and your upward trajectory — if that’s the right move for you.

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Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

Do you ever feel guilty, as a writer? It’s more common than you think. Writers feel guilty for writing too much, not enough, “selfishly” taking time away from their families, making money, not making money… the list goes on. Today let’s talk about writer’s guilt and how to begin to alleviate 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

Some, if not most of us, have been in survival mode at one point or another. Survival mode means that you're barely hanging on by your fingernails, doing what you need to in order to get through the day in one piece. But it’s not the most pleasant way to live, and it’s possible to not just survive but thrive. Here’s how..

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

Do you consider yourself a “productive” creator? Productivity seems to be everywhere these days, and we spend a ton of time planning our days to ensure we get the most done we can in the time we have. In this week's episode, we’re going to look at productivity in a different way. So if you have been struggling and feeling like you aren’t getting enough done, this episode is for you!

For show notes, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/

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Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

Do you ever feel like when you sit down to write, there's just nothing there? Many writers will say that the blank page is their biggest fear — and it can represent many different obstacles. In this week’s episode, I am going to share some reasons you may be experiencing writer's block and a few things you can do to work past it. 

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Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

What happens when we fall behind? It might feel like you’re running down a snowy mountain as a giant avalanche barrels down behind you. If you feel constantly stressed, behind, and that you can’t produce content fast enough in order to keep up, then this week’s episode is for you! I am going to give you some tips on how to outrun and avoid being buried by the avalanche of creating content. 

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Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

When you think of a strong female character, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of physical strength or the size of the gun they might be holding. Today, I am going to break down the different traits and ways you can build and incorporate strong female characters into your work.

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Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing!

— Sarah

Have you ever gotten in your own way and stopped yourself from starting (or finishing) a creative project, going after success, or even being happy? If this sounds familiar, you’ve experienced self-sabotage. 

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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

If you’re a writer, do you also think of yourself as a business owner or entrepreneur? Should you? This can be a touchy subject, especially given the social perception that you can be an artist or a businessperson — but not both. So let’s talk about the implications, the “should”s, and how it all works together in this week’s episode.

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