The Confident Fiction Author
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 Toolkit: https://www.fictioncourses.com/toolkit
Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation
Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation
5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: https://www.fictioncourses.com/stereotypes
The Confident Fiction Author
#26: How to Dictate Your Next Novel
If you're a regular listener of my podcast, you know I love to dictate my fiction, and you know I love to teach my fellow authors how.
And that's the key.
I heard so many authors gush about the huge wordcounts they were racking up simply by speaking their words. They were doing it while out on hikes or loading groceries into their car.
It sounded like the coolest thing, but every time I heard a story and tried to dictate fiction, I failed.
Fast forward years later, and I was finally able to train myself to dictate my fiction. I made the decision to start teaching authors how to dictate fiction after I was on a podcast and being questioned about my process. I realized I had learned so much that would shortcut the learning period for my fellow authors that I decided I should start sharing that knowledge in detail.
In this week’s episode of the Confident Fiction Author podcast, I'm unveiling my methods of dictating fiction so you can take the first steps toward doing it yourself.
This is a powerful episode. I can say that with confidence because of a fellow author, Anna, who is now doing my podcast episodes. After editing this one, she dictated for the first time and garnered 1,100 words...more fiction than she'd written all year!
A caution: While I was super excited to hear of Anna's success, you should know that it takes time and training to fully make the shift from typing to dictating your fiction.
That's why Anna is joining my Dictation Bootcamp for Authors that kicks off Tuesday, April 29, 2025!
There is much more for her to learn, and the same will be true for you after you listen to this episode. So I hope you'll join Anna and me in the bootcamp.
Registration is now live. Enroll for just $37: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictationbootcamp
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Free resources for you:
The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkit
Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictation
Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide
5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes
