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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 28 MIN

#14: Break Free from Overwhelm: Mastering Essentialism for Your Author Life

from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

You’re likely familiar with the concept of "minimalism." While I’m not a die-hard minimalist myself, I am working to pare down my possessions...and also get to just the essentials in my author life.Today I'm covering 19 ways to practice "Essentialism" as an author -- the power of paring down your life to the most essential tasks and stop being overwhelmed by all the to-dos. You'll get actionable steps inside these 19 concepts that will allow you time to just "be" so you can live your best creative lifestyle.Shoutout to Greg McKeown and his book "Essentialism" for these 19 concepts.***Free resources for you:The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkitDictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictationDictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes

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You’re likely familiar with the concept of "minimalism." While I’m not a die-hard minimalist myself, I am working to pare down my possessions...and also get to just the essentials in my author life. Today I'm covering 19 ways to practice "Essentialism" as an author -- the power of paring down your life to the most essential tasks and stop being overwhelmed by all the to-dos. You'll get actionable steps inside these 19 concepts that will allow you time to just "be" so you can live your...

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