You’re likely familiar with the concept of "minimalism." While I’m not a die-hard minimalist myself, I am working to pare down my possessions...and also get to just the essentials in my author life. Today I'm covering 19 ways to practice "Essentialism" as an author -- the power of paring down your life to the most essential tasks and stop being overwhelmed by all the to-dos.  You'll get actionable steps inside these 19 concepts that will allow you time to just "be" so you can live your best creative lifestyle. Shoutout to Greg McKeown and his book "Essentialism" for these 19 concepts.*** Free resources for you: The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: <a href='https://www.fictioncourses.com/toolkit'>fictioncourses.com/toolkit</a> Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: <a href='https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation'>fictioncourses.com/dictation</a> Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: <a href='https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictationguide'>fictioncourses.com/dictationguide</a> 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: <a href='https://www.fictioncourses.com/stereotypes'>fictioncourses.com/stereotypes</a>

You’re likely familiar with the concept of "minimalism." While I’m not a die-hard minimalist myself, I am working to pare down my possessions...and also get to just the essentials in my author life. Today I'm covering 19 ways to practice "Essentialism" as an author -- the power of paring down your life to the most essential tasks and stop being overwhelmed by all the to-dos. You'll get actionable steps inside these 19 concepts that will allow you time to just "be" so you can live your best creative lifestyle. Shoutout to Greg McKeown and his book "Essentialism" for these 19 concepts. *** Free resources for you: The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkit Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictation Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes

You’re likely familiar with the concept of "minimalism." While I’m not a die-hard minimalist myself, I am working to pare down my possessions...and also get to just the essentials in my author life. Today I'm covering 19 ways to practice "Essentialism" as an author -- the power of paring down your life to the most essential tasks and stop being overwhelmed by all the to-dos.&nbsp; You'll get actionable steps inside these 19 concepts that will allow you time to just "be" so you can live your best creative lifestyle. Shoutout to Greg McKeown and his book "Essentialism" for these 19 concepts.*** Free resources for you: The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: <a href="https://www.fictioncourses.com/toolkit" rel="noopener noreferrer">fictioncourses.com/toolkit</a> Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: <a href="https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation" rel="noopener noreferrer">fictioncourses.com/dictation</a> Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: <a href="https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictationguide" rel="noopener noreferrer">fictioncourses.com/dictationguide</a> 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: <a href="https://www.fictioncourses.com/stereotypes" rel="noopener noreferrer">fictioncourses.com/stereotypes</a>

#14: Break Free from Overwhelm: Mastering Essentialism for Your Author Life

Hey there my fellow author, I’m Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, an old soul kind of writer living my dream as a full-time author and authorprenuer.&nbsp; But I didn’t start out living a confident creative lifestyle. I struggled with the fears and the mental and emotional barriers that so often plague writers at all stages of their author career.&nbsp; But the truth is that, with the right knowledge, tools, and training, you can overcome those barriers. I’m here to teach you how I’ve developed a lifestyle that’s allowed me to publish 19 books (and counting).&nbsp; Each week as you tune into the Confident Fiction Author podcast, you’ll get clarity on the steps you need to take to advance your writing career. Whether it’s developing your ideal writing routine, tackling new skills like dictating your fiction, or overcoming the obstacles life throws your way, this podcast will help you live a more confident, creative lifestyle. Free resources for you: The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: https://www.fictioncourses.com/toolkit Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: https://www.fictioncourses.com/stereotypes

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Hey there my fellow author, I’m Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, an old soul kind of writer living my dream as a full-time author and authorprenuer.  But I didn’t start out living a confident creative lifestyle. I struggled with the fears and the mental and emotional barriers that so often plague writers at all stages of their author career.  But the truth is that, with the right knowledge, tools, and training, you can overcome those barriers. I’m here to teach you how I’ve developed a lifestyle that’s allowed me to publish 19 books (and counting).  Each week as you tune into the Confident Fiction Author podcast, you’ll get clarity on the steps you need to take to advance your writing career. Whether it’s developing your ideal writing routine, tackling new skills like dictating your fiction, or overcoming the obstacles life throws your way, this podcast will help you live a more confident, creative lifestyle. Free resources for you: The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: https://www.fictioncourses.com/toolkit Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictation 5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: https://www.fictioncourses.com/stereotypes

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