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
#49: Managing Your Energy: A New Year Habit for Authors
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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 episode of The Confident Fiction Author podcast, I share simple, practical ways to make 2026 the year you manage your creative energy—so you can write more consistently without burning out.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Time vs. energy: why “I don’t have time to write” often means “I don’t have the energy to write.”
- How to find your peak creative window (morning, lunchtime squeeze, evening, or night) and build sessions around it.
- Writing in short bursts followed by intentional rest—to keep momentum without draining yourself.
- When to give yourself grace—and how a quick reset (even 60 seconds of eyes-closed rest) can reopen your creative flow.
I’d love to hear when your energy peaks. Come share on my Substack: fictioncourses.substack.com
Here’s to a year of steady, energized writing!
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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
