If you're a regular listener of my podcast, you know I love to dictate my fiction, and you know I love to teach my fellow authors how.

And that's the key.

I heard so many authors gush about the huge wordcounts they were racking up simply by speaking their words. They were doing it while out on hikes or loading groceries into their car.

It sounded like the coolest thing, but every time I heard a story and tried to dictate fiction, I failed.

Fast forward years later, and I was finally able to train myself to dictate my fiction. I made the decision to start teaching authors how to dictate fiction after I was on a podcast and being questioned about my process. I realized I had learned so much that would shortcut the learning period for my fellow authors that I decided I should start sharing that knowledge in detail.

In this week’s episode of the Confident Fiction Author podcast, I'm unveiling my methods of dictating fiction so you can take the first steps toward doing it yourself.

This is a powerful episode. I can say that with confidence because of a fellow author, Anna, who is now doing my podcast episodes. After editing this one, she dictated for the first time and garnered 1,100 words...more fiction than she'd written all year!

A caution: While I was super excited to hear of Anna's success, you should know that it takes time and training to fully make the shift from typing to dictating your fiction. 

That's why Anna is joining my Dictation Bootcamp for Authors that kicks off Tuesday, April 29, 2025!

There is much more for her to learn, and the same will be true for you after you listen to this episode. So I hope you'll join Anna and me in the bootcamp.

Registration is now live. Enroll for just $37: https://www.fictioncourses.com/dictationbootcamp

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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