Do you ever struggle to focus on your writing — even on a project you actually enjoy? Whether due to internal or external factors, distraction comes to us in many different forms, for many different reasons. This week, we’re talking about tools, strategies, and habits we writers can use to find our focus again. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: <a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/focus-amp-distraction-wn-161">https://www.sarahwerner.com/focus-amp-distraction-wn-161</a> To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  <a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner">https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner</a>, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at <a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner">https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner</a>. Happy writing! — Sarah

<description>&lt;p&gt;Do you ever struggle to focus on your writing — even on a project you &lt;span class="notion-enable-hover" style= "font-style: italic;" data-token-index="1"&gt;actually enjoy&lt;/span&gt;? Whether due to internal or external factors, distraction comes to us in many different forms, for many different reasons. This week, we’re talking about tools, strategies, and habits we writers can use to find our focus again. &lt;!-- notionvc: c0914269-9dae-4fbf-855a-ab6fbaa9c3d5 --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/focus-amp-distraction-wn-161"&gt;https://www.sarahwerner.com/focus-amp-distraction-wn-161&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  &lt;a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner"&gt;https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner&lt;/a&gt;, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at &lt;a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner"&gt;https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Happy writing!&lt;br /&gt; — Sarah&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Do you ever struggle to focus on your writing — even on a project you actually enjoy? Whether due to internal or external factors, distraction comes to us in many different forms, for many different reasons. This week, we’re talking about tools,...

Focus and Distraction - WN 161

Have you ever noticed a disconnect in what you say you want to do, and what you actually end up doing? Because I have! This week, I'm talking about some of the reasons we might experience a gulf between our desires and our actions — and what to do about it.  Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: <a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/saying-vs-doing-wn-160/">https://www.sarahwerner.com/saying-vs-doing-wn-160/</a> To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at <a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner">https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner</a>, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at <a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner">https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner</a>. Happy writing! — Sarah

<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever noticed a disconnect in what you say you want to do, and what you actually end up doing? Because I have! This week, I'm talking about some of the reasons we might experience a gulf between our desires and our actions — and what to do about it. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/saying-vs-doing-wn-160/"&gt;https://www.sarahwerner.com/saying-vs-doing-wn-160/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at &lt;a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner"&gt;https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner&lt;/a&gt;, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at &lt;a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner"&gt;https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Happy writing!&lt;br /&gt; — Sarah&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Have you ever noticed a disconnect in what you say you want to do, and what you actually end up doing? Because I have! This week, I'm talking about some of the reasons we might experience a gulf between our desires and our actions — and what to do...

Saying vs. Doing - WN 160

This week, we're talking about expectations and how they tint our reality and shape our experiences... and what we can REALLY expect if we want to write full-time. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: <a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/expectation-vs-reality-wn-159/">https://www.sarahwerner.com/expectation-vs-reality-wn-159/</a>  To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  <a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner">https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner</a>, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at <a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner">https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner</a>. Happy writing! — Sarah

<description>&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;This week, we're talking about expectations and how they tint our reality and shape our experiences... and what we can REALLY expect if we want to write full-time.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/expectation-vs-reality-wn-159/"&gt;https://www.sarahwerner.com/expectation-vs-reality-wn-159/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  &lt;a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner"&gt;https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner&lt;/a&gt;, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at &lt;a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner"&gt;https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Happy writing!&lt;br /&gt; — Sarah&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week, we're talking about expectations and how they tint our reality and shape our experiences... and what we can REALLY expect if we want to write full-time. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please...

Expectation vs. Reality - WN 159

No matter how much coffee I drink, I’m never able to write as quickly as I want to. This week, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a "slow writer" — and all of the baggage that comes along with it. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: <a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/">https://www.sarahwerner.com/</a>  To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  <a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner">https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner</a>, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at <a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner">https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner</a>. Happy writing! — Sarah

<description>&lt;p&gt;No matter how much coffee I drink, I’m never able to write as quickly as I want to. This week, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a "slow writer" — and all of the baggage that comes along with it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/"&gt;https://www.sarahwerner.com/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon at  &lt;a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner"&gt;https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner&lt;/a&gt;, or send me a tip on Ko-Fi at &lt;a href= "https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner"&gt;https://ko-fi.com/sarahwerner&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Happy writing!&lt;br /&gt; — Sarah&lt;/p&gt;</description>

No matter how much coffee I drink, I’m never able to write as quickly as I want to. This week, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a "slow writer" — and all of the baggage that comes along with it. Thank you for listening! For show notes...

Being A Slow Writer - WN 158

Creating consistently strengthens your command of the craft and builds trust with your audience. But if you're anything like me, creating on a consistent basis feels impossible. Why are we like this? What do we do when we fail to live up to our own — and others' — standards? Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: <a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/consistency-for-writers-wn-157/">https://www.sarahwerner.com/consistency-for-writers-wn-157/</a>  To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! <a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner">https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner</a>  Happy writing! — Sarah

<description>&lt;p&gt;Creating consistently strengthens your command of the craft and builds trust with your audience. But if you're anything like me, creating on a consistent basis feels impossible. Why are we like this? What do we do when we fail to live up to our own — and others' — standards?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: &lt;a href= "https://www.sarahwerner.com/consistency-for-writers-wn-157/"&gt;https://www.sarahwerner.com/consistency-for-writers-wn-157/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! &lt;a href= "https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner"&gt;https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Happy writing!&lt;br /&gt; — Sarah&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Creating consistently strengthens your command of the craft and builds trust with your audience. But if you're anything like me, creating on a consistent basis feels impossible. Why are we like this? What do we do when we fail to live up to our own...

Consistency For Writers - WN 157

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