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
#29: How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2)
Let’s face it: crisis doesn’t knock—it crashes in.
Maybe it's a family emergency, a health scare, or some other chaos that pulls you away from your writing desk. I’ve been there recently—seven intense weeks deep after a car accident—and I finally feel like I’m coming up for air with my fiction writing.
In this week’s podcast episode, “How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2),” I’m sharing three real-world ways to keep writing even in the middle of a crisis.
These strategies aren’t abstract mindset shifts—they’re tangible actions that helped me publish Book 5 in my Choctaw Tribune series… from my cousin’s hospital room.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ Crisis Packing: What to grab so you can write anywhere—yes, your phone counts.
✅ Making Notes: How to capture thoughts and emotions in the thick of it.
✅ Giving Yourself Grace: This is a season—and you will come through it.
Plus, I’ll show you how simple tools like a spiral notebook, earbuds, or a printed outline can keep your creativity alive when life feels like it’s falling apart.
We may not choose the timing of a crisis—but we can choose how we stay connected to our creative selves.
You’ve got this. 💛
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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
