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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 27 MIN

#21: Can Fiction Writing Be Effortless?

from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

If you’ve spent any time writing fiction, you might be laughing at the idea of it being effortless. After all, there is: Writer’s block.The struggle to find the right words.The frustration of making stories come alive.Fiction writing is hard, right?That’s the perception I had—until I came across the book Effortless by Greg McKeown. His ideas challenged me. Could writing really feel less like a battle?To be clear: effortless doesn’t mean easy or lazy. But too often, we make fiction writing harder than it needs to be.In my latest podcast episode, I dive into this wild concept: What if fiction writing could actually feel... effortless?Let’s rethink the struggle.***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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If you’ve spent any time writing fiction, you might be laughing at the idea of it being effortless. After all, there is: Writer’s block. The struggle to find the right words. The frustration of making stories come alive. Fiction writing is hard, right? That’s the perception I had—until I came across the book Effortless by Greg McKeown. His ideas challenged me. Could writing really feel less like a battle? To be clear: effortless doesn’t mean easy or lazy. But too often, we make fi...

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