If you’ve ever felt like there’s just not enough time to get your writing done, or if typing gives you neck and back pain like it does for me, then today’s podcast episode might just change your life.
I sat down with the amazing Sarah Elizabeth Sawyer, a fiction author who went from handwriting stories as a kid to dictating entire novels while doing dishes.
Yep. She’s writing stories with her voice and teaching others how to do the same. She calls it Fictation.
In this episode of Beyond the Book, Sarah breaks down exactly how you can start dictating fiction, even if you think your brain “doesn’t work that way” (spoiler: hers didn’t either… at first).
Here’s what we dive into:
Why dictation isn’t just faster, it’s more sustainable
How to overcome the awkwardness of speaking your story aloud
Tools and tips to start dictating for $0
The best way to preserve your author voice when speaking instead of typing
Editing and cleanup workflows that make the whole thing practical
This was such a fun convo, and as someone who dictates a ton now, emails, story ideas, even product launches, I really resonated with the hurdles and breakthroughs we covered.
You can listen right here 👇
And here’s a little bonus: Sarah’s giving Author Sidekick listeners 40% off her full course on fiction dictation. If you’ve ever wanted to write faster without burning out, it’s an amazing place to start.
Join the Fictation course and use code FICTATIONAS for 40% off: https://authorsidekick--fictioncourses.thrivecart.com/fictation/
See you soon with more episodes and updates from the world of Author Sidekick and Beyond the Book.
In the meantime, don’t forget…
Together we are boundless,
Michael Evans
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