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Hosted by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 63 episodes
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Hey there my fellow author, I’m Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, an old soul kind of writer living my dream as a full-time author and authorprenuer. But I didn’t start out living a confident creative lifestyle. I struggled with the fears and the mental and emotional barriers that so often plague writers at all stages of their author career. But the truth is that, with the right knowledge, tools, and training, you can overcome those barriers. I’m here to teach you how I’ve developed a lifestyle that’s allowed me to publish 19 books (and counting). Each week as you tune into the Confident Fiction Author podcast, you’ll get clarity on the steps you need to take to advance your writing career. Whether it’s developing your ideal writing routine, tackling new skills like dictating your fiction, or overcoming the obstacles life throws your way, this podcast will help you live a more confident, creative lifestyle. Free resources for you: The Confident Fiction Author
Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer hosts The Confident Fiction Author, a fiction show with 63 episodes published.
If you've ever spoken a sentence into your notes app and thought, "there's a canyon between this and dictating an actual novel," this episode is for you. This week on The Confident Fiction Author , we're on week two of m
Have you ever thought, this is just too hard — and wondered if that means writing isn't really your calling after all? This week on The Confident Fiction Author , I'm sharing Choose Your Hard — a phrase that landed for m
Have you ever looked down the road at the writing career you want and asked yourself, can I actually keep this up? Maybe your wrists ache after a long session, or your shoulders carry a knot that never quite lets go. Or
Have you ever filled out one of those "what's your learning style?" surveys and felt like none of the boxes quite fit? Reading, hands-on, watching a demonstration — I always wrestled with it too. It took me years to real
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Summer is almost here — and with it comes one of my all-time favorite traditions: summer reading. Do you remember what it felt like to lose yourself completely in a book? Long afternoons, no agenda, just you and a story
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As fiction authors, we’re natural explorers—we chase stories into new eras, new worlds, and yes, new cultures. But when you’re researching a culture that isn’t your own, it can feel like you’re holding a map written in a
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If you've ever had a story idea that included a character or culture outside of your own — and then hesitated — this episode is for you. Especially if you've asked questions like, "What if I get it wrong? What if readers
If you've ever told yourself, "I'm just not techy enough to dictate my fiction," this episode is for you. I'm digging into the limiting beliefs that keep fiction authors from even getting started with dictation. We're ta
Have you ever wondered if you could actually write fiction on an airplane? In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author Podcast, I’m sharing my real-life experiment with dictating fiction mid-flight—from my very first
For me, courage rarely feels bold in the moment—it usually feels terrifying. Butterflies in my stomach. Second-guessing. The temptation to wait until I “feel ready.” But here’s what I’ve learned: I almost never feel read
Let’s face it: growth doesn’t always feel exciting—it often feels like letting go. Maybe it’s a tool you once loved, a routine that used to work, or even a dream version of your author career that no longer fits. I’ve be
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This week, I’m bringing back an encore episode of one of the most practical and encouraging topics we’ve covered: Never Give Up—Why Your Writing is Worth Holding On. As a new year begins, it’s natural to reflect on your
We hear a lot about time management… but for fiction writers especially, the real game-changer is energy management. If you’ve ever had the time to write but zero gas in the tank, this episode is for you. In this week’s
If you’re anything like me, you may be coming out of the holiday fog still asking, “Wait, what day is it again?” January can feel like a groggy Monday morning. And just like Mondays, it may take a little time to warm up
The holidays are here—twinkling lights, Christmas cookies, shopping lists, and parties galore. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” right? Who wants to be productive, churning out thousands of words? And yet…what
I love this time of year—Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve; all the lights and cozy gatherings. But, being honest: for many of us, the holidays can also feel rushed and heavy with shoulds —including the one that wh
As fiction authors, we’re natural explorers—we chase stories into new eras, new worlds, and yes, new cultures. But when you’re researching a culture that isn’t your own, it can feel like you’re holding a map written in a
Have you ever had a story idea that included a character or culture outside of your own—and then hesitated? You wondered, What if I get it wrong? What if readers call me out? In this week’s episode of The Confident Ficti
Have you ever wanted to do something simple—like leave a book review, reply to a reader email, or edit a single chapter—yet it suddenly felt impossible? Instead of tackling the task, you’d rather scroll Instagram or take
Let’s be honest: dictated drafts can look messy. I still remember the first full scene I dictated—nearly 1,500 words while doing dishes. When I had it transcribed, it looked like it had been chewed up and spit out by aut
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