#43: How to Win Arguments with Your Writing Brain

Have you ever wanted to do something simple—like leave a book review, reply to a reader email, or edit a single chapter—yet it suddenly felt impossible?

Instead of tackling the task, you’d rather scroll Instagram or take out the trash. Sound familiar?

That’s your writing brain arguing with you.

In this week’s episode of The Confident Fiction Author podcast, I share why your brain resists even small creative tasks and, most importantly, how you can win those arguments.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Why procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s your brain protecting energy.
• The first step to winning: recognizing your brain’s sneaky excuses.
• How “micro goals” make procrastination almost impossible.
• Simple rewards and rituals that retrain your brain to love writing time.

These strategies will help you stop stalling, start writing, and actually enjoy the process.

Ready to put these strategies into practice today? Here’s a quick one: leave a review on The Confident Fiction Author podcast. 😉 It only takes a minute, and it’s a powerful way to energize your writing brain (plus, I’ll be so grateful!).

You don’t have to let procrastination win. Your brain may argue—but you’re in charge.

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