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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
#57: [Encore Episode] How to Become a Reader Again
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Summer is almost here — and with it comes one of my all-time favorite traditions: summer reading.
Do you remember what it felt like to lose yourself completely in a book? Long afternoons, no agenda, just you and a story that pulled you in from the first page?
If you've been so deep in your own writing that reading for joy has quietly slipped away — or if you've been feeling a little lost as an author lately and your creative well is running dry — this episode is your invitation to come back.
This week on The Confident Fiction Author, I'm bringing back one of my favorites: How to Become a Reader Again.
In this encore episode, you'll discover:
• How to choose the reading format that actually fits your life right now — audiobooks, eBooks, paperbacks — it all counts
• A simple way to add reading back into your schedule (because what gets scheduled gets done)
• Why tracking the books you read is surprisingly motivating
• How to plan a reading retreat — whether that's a weekend getaway or a cozy corner at home
The goal isn't to add another thing to your to-do list. It's to bring back the joy of being a reader first, writer second — and let that joy pour right back into your fiction.
Your best writing starts with inspired reading. And there's no better time to start than right now, with summer just around the corner.
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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
