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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 25 MIN

#18: How to Know What to Quit, When, and How

from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Have you heard the saying, "Mama didn't raise no quitter?" I think we all grow up hearing, “Don’t be a quitter!” But what if there were times and circumstances when quitting was a good thing? The truth is, you most likely have too much on your plate. But "quitting” a project takes courage. I’m going to give you tools you can use to decide when it's time to quit and how to do it in the right way.In this episode, I cover:- How to change your mindset about quitting - How to handle the fear of letting others down- How to eliminate a commitment in a positive wayLiving your most confident writing life means knowing when to quit—and how to quit.Listen to this week's episode as I take you into how to be a confident quitter while still honoring others. ***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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Have you heard the saying, "Mama didn't raise no quitter?" I think we all grow up hearing, “Don’t be a quitter!” But what if there were times and circumstances when quitting was a good thing? The truth is, you most likely have too much on your plate. But "quitting” a project takes courage. I’m going to give you tools you can use to decide when it's time to quit and how to do it in the right way. In this episode, I cover: - How to change your mindset about quitting ...

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