Write Now with Sarah Werner

Write Now occupies a unique space in the writing podcast world by focusing on the emotional and psychological side of being a writer. Sarah Rhea Werner is an award-winning podcaster and fiction author who gets honest about the struggles most writing shows gloss over: perfectionism, self-doubt, ADHD-related focus issues, and the challenge of maintaining a writing practice when life gets chaotic. Her biweekly episodes alternate between solo reflections and interviews with authors and poets. A recent conversation with author Jarod K. Anderson about writing process and mental health was particularly compelling. Werner has a warm, personal delivery that makes you feel like you are getting advice from a thoughtful friend rather than a writing instructor. The show has 256 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 438 listeners. It covers practical topics too, like starting a writing practice, making self-publishing decisions, and forming mastermind groups for creative accountability. But where it really shines is in giving you permission to be imperfect. If you have been beating yourself up for not writing enough, or if you are stuck in an endless rewriting cycle, Werner's gentle honesty about the creative process will feel like a relief. She also mentions books, coffee, and rainy days with noticeable frequency, which gives the show a cozy, inviting atmosphere.