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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 16 MIN

#53: 500 Words at 30,000 Feet: How to Dictate Fiction on an Airplane

from The Confident Fiction Author · host Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Have you ever wondered if you could actually write fiction on an airplane?In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author Podcast, I’m sharing my real-life experiment with dictating fiction mid-flight—from my very first attempt where I managed just 33 words… to a recent trip where I successfully dictated 500 words while sitting in the middle seat……500 words even with airplane noise, limited space, but before preparing for an emergency landing…Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t, and the simple lessons I learned along the way, from choosing your setup and testing your tools to getting your words in early before distractions take over.Because sometimes the most unlikely places can become the most powerful writing sessions.***Join the Dictation Bootcamp waitlist: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictationbootcamp***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 wondered if you could actually write fiction on an airplane? In this episode of The Confident Fiction Author Podcast, I’m sharing my real-life experiment with dictating fiction mid-flight—from my very first attempt where I managed just 33 words… to a recent trip where I successfully dictated 500 words while sitting in the middle seat… …500 words even with airplane noise, limited space, but before preparing for an emergency landing… Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through w...

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