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
#51: Author Maturity: The Art of Letting Go
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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 been walking through that myself after moving out of our old farmhouse and onto our five acres. In the process of decluttering, I realized we don’t just attach to things—we attach to what they represent.
In this week’s episode of the Confident Fiction Author podcast, I’m sharing what letting go of my old Neo and an antique desk taught me about identity, maturity, and alignment in your writing life.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ Is This Serving My Current Season? How to evaluate whether a tool, routine, or draft is helping the writer you are today.
✅ What Identity Are You Protecting? Why it’s often not about the object—but the version of you it represents.
✅ Making Space for the Future You: How releasing what no longer fits creates clarity, freedom, and creative momentum.
We talk about software, old drafts, genres, routines, and even outdated career dreams—and how to honor your past without living in it.
Because sometimes confidence as a fiction author isn’t about adding more.
Sometimes it’s about having the wisdom to release what no longer aligns.
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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
