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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 32 MIN

#16: The Art of Downtime - Three Rs for the Author Life

from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

This week's podcast episode is a deep dive into three Rs of the author life.Because living a confident fiction author lifestyle is not just about confidence in your productivity…it's also about feeling confident in your downtime!Many writers don’t feel confident in their downtime. You may feel guilty for taking time off, confused about how to spend your time when not working, and ultimately stressed instead of rested after trying to take time off. In this episode, I cover three easy-to-remember aspects of creative recovery for your most confident writing life: √ Rest√ Rejuvenation√ ReadingListen to this week's episode to learn how to feel confident as a fiction author when you take time off, whether it’s a whole day or just a Saturday morning.***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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This week's podcast episode is a deep dive into three Rs of the author life. Because living a confident fiction author lifestyle is not just about confidence in your productivity…it's also about feeling confident in your downtime! Many writers don’t feel confident in their downtime. You may feel guilty for taking time off, confused about how to spend your time when not working, and ultimately stressed instead of rested after trying to take time off. In this episode, I cover three easy-t...

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