#49: Managing Your Energy: A New Year Habit for Authors

We hear a lot about time management… but for fiction writers especially, the real game-changer is energy management. If you’ve ever had the time to write but zero gas in the tank, this episode is for you.In this week’s episode of The Confident Fiction Author podcast, I share simple, practical ways to make 2026 the year you manage your creative energy—so you can write more consistently without burning out.Here’s what you’ll learn:Time vs. energy: why “I don’t have time to write” often means “I don’t have the energy to write.”How to find your peak creative window (morning, lunchtime squeeze, evening, or night) and build sessions around it.Writing in short bursts followed by intentional rest—to keep momentum without draining yourself.When to give yourself grace—and how a quick reset (even 60 seconds of eyes-closed rest) can reopen your creative flow.I’d love to hear when your energy peaks. Come share on my Substack: fictioncourses.substack.comHere’s to a year of steady, energized writing!***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