EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 21 MIN
#34: How to Build Self-Trust as a Fiction Author
from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Ever feel like your writing goals slip through your fingers—not because you're not capable, but because deep down, you didn’t trust yourself to follow through? In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author, I’m sharing a personal story about a jet ski rescue during a storm, and how it revealed something powerful about confidence, courage, and self-trust. You'll learn why courage matters, but why building self-trust matters more—and how small wins in your writing life can lead to lasting confidence.I break down simple, practical ways fiction authors can start building self-trust today:– Set the bar low (hello, 5-Minute Fiction)– Adjust your goals daily without guilt– Use rewards to reinforce your progressTune in to discover how self-trust can transform not just your writing habit, but your entire author journey.***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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Ever feel like your writing goals slip through your fingers—not because you're not capable, but because deep down, you didn’t trust yourself to follow through? In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author, I’m sharing a personal story about a jet ski rescue during a storm, and how it revealed something powerful about confidence, courage, and self-trust. You'll learn why courage matters, but why building self-trust matters more—and how small wins in your writing life can lead to last...
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