EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 21 MIN
#38: Never Give Up: Why Your Writing Dream Is Worth Holding On
from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Have you ever felt like maybe it’s just not working?Like you’ve been trying, learning, starting over… and still haven’t “arrived” where you thought you’d be by now?I get it. I’ve lived it.But here’s the truth I’ve learned over and over:If you don’t quit, you’ll get to live your dream.In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author, I’m sharing a personal look into how I’ve been able to live the writing life I dreamed of—even though I’ve never had a breakout success or viral hit.It’s not about overnight success.It’s about staying diligent. And building something real—step by step, word by word.If you’ve been feeling behind or discouraged, this one’s for you. Keep going. Your writing dream is worth holding onto.***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 ever felt like maybe it’s just not working? Like you’ve been trying, learning, starting over… and still haven’t “arrived” where you thought you’d be by now? I get it. I’ve lived it. But here’s the truth I’ve learned over and over: If you don’t quit, you’ll get to live your dream. In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author, I’m sharing a personal look into how I’ve been able to live the writing life I dreamed of—even though I’ve never had a breakout success or viral hit. It’s not...
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