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EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 20 MIN

#29: How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2)

from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Let’s face it: crisis doesn’t knock—it crashes in.Maybe it's a family emergency, a health scare, or some other chaos that pulls you away from your writing desk. I’ve been there recently—seven intense weeks deep after a car accident—and I finally feel like I’m coming up for air with my fiction writing.In this week’s podcast episode, “How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2),” I’m sharing three real-world ways to keep writing even in the middle of a crisis.These strategies aren’t abstract mindset shifts—they’re tangible actions that helped me publish Book 5 in my Choctaw Tribune series… from my cousin’s hospital room.Here’s what we cover:✅ Crisis Packing: What to grab so you can write anywhere—yes, your phone counts.✅ Making Notes: How to capture thoughts and emotions in the thick of it.✅ Giving Yourself Grace: This is a season—and you will come through it.Plus, I’ll show you how simple tools like a spiral notebook, earbuds, or a printed outline can keep your creativity alive when life feels like it’s falling apart.We may not choose the timing of a crisis—but we can choose how we stay connected to our creative selves.You’ve got this. 💛***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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Let’s face it: crisis doesn’t knock—it crashes in. Maybe it's a family emergency, a health scare, or some other chaos that pulls you away from your writing desk. I’ve been there recently—seven intense weeks deep after a car accident—and I finally feel like I’m coming up for air with my fiction writing. In this week’s podcast episode, “How to Make Mental Adjustments in a Crisis to Keep Writing (Part 2),” I’m sharing three real-world ways to keep writing even in the middle of a crisis. These...

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