Have you ever dreamed of writing all day long—and getting paid to do so? But then reality sets in, and you start wondering how that’s feasible? How you’d even get started?
In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Werner, who shares how she planned to leave her full-time job in marketing, how she discovered the worth of her work, and how she trudged through painful writing gigs that still taught her valuable lessons.
You’ll also learn how experimenting with your creativity can lead to surprise opportunities and how to connect with your ideal audience.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Sarah’s journey
- Starting a fictional podcast
- Making money as a full-time writer
- Learning about structure, voices, and characters through ghostwriting
- Using Patreon
- Acknowledging the worth of your work
- The power of next steps
- Marketing your author self
- Using social media effectively
- Why you shouldn’t fear sharing your struggles
Connect with Sarah:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahRheaWerner
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahRheaWerner
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrheawerner/
- Substack: https://sarahrheawerner.substack.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs-eisO1DWhkgAY4kzQ9yw
- Website: https://www.sarahwerner.com/
About Sarah:
Sarah is a writer, speaker, podcast creator, and executive producer whose mission is to help creators find confidence, success, and ultimately delight in their work. In addition to writing and podcasting, she is also a national public speaker who has been invited to talk about creativity, podcasting, marketing, and leadership for TEDx, Austin Film Festival, Podcast Movement, PodFest, PodCon, and more, from her community YWCA to YouTube headquarters.
Books discussed during the show:
- If You Want To Write by Brenda Ueland
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