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
#43: How to Win Arguments with Your Writing Brain
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 out the trash. Sound familiar?
That’s your writing brain arguing with you.
In this week’s episode of The Confident Fiction Author podcast, I share why your brain resists even small creative tasks and, most importantly, how you can win those arguments.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
- Why procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s your brain protecting energy.
- The first step to winning: recognizing your brain’s sneaky excuses.
- How “micro goals” make procrastination almost impossible.
- Simple rewards and rituals that retrain your brain to love writing time.
These strategies will help you stop stalling, start writing, and actually enjoy the process.
Ready to put these strategies into practice today? Here’s a quick one: leave a review on The Confident Fiction Author podcast. 😉 It only takes a minute, and it’s a powerful way to energize your writing brain (plus, I’ll be so grateful!).
You don’t have to let procrastination win. Your brain may argue—but you’re in charge.
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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
