In 2024, I developed a habit I'm still using called "5-minute fiction." I did a podcast episode on this powerful writing hack, and I'm bringing it back for you this week.
My "5-Minute Fiction: New Habit for the New Year" (episode #10) is my most downloaded episode, and for good reason. This little hack is helping authors around the world write more consistently, and it's helping authors take their first steps in dictating their fiction.
So for this episode, I recorded a new introduction to include a special announcement to share with you...
The 5-Minute Fiction Club!
What's inside this club that I created over at fictioncourses.substack.com?
The 5-Minute Fiction Club is a place for you to take first steps in dictating your fiction. It includes:
5-Minute Dictation Training Videos
You’ll get quick start videos where you’ll learn the methods and tools of dictation so you can start TODAY.
Climb to the Top
The 5 achievement levels in this club are waiting for you to conquer. But you won’t be climbing alone! Join your fellow fiction authors on an epic adventure by sharing your achievements every week. Whether you’re starting as a “Walker” or a “Hiker,” work your way through the “Backpacker,” “TrailBlazer,” and “Summit Seeker” levels together.
Live support
Each month, you can join a live Q&A call to get your burning dictation questions answered.
After you listen to this episode, head over to fictioncourses.substack.com to join the 5-Minute Fiction Club as a charter member!
Register for free: https://fictioncourses.thrivecart.com/earn-readers-trust/
In this live masterclass, Choctaw author and writing instructor Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer equips fiction writers to include Native American characters in their stories with accuracy, respect, and confidence. Through clear examples and practical strategies, she shows how to avoid common missteps, replace fear with understanding, and build trust with readers.
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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
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