The Dictation Bootcamp is underway!
The Dictation Bootcamp runs from October 14 - 20, 2025.
You are still welcome to join and catch up via replays in your account (available for 30 days after the bootcamp ends).
When someone says they dictate their fiction, do these thoughts spring to mind?
“My brain just doesn’t work that way.”
Authors talk about how they are racking up huge word counts simply by speaking their words. But when you try it, your brain freaks out.
“I can’t afford to spend money on dictation.”
Back in the day, the only way you could write by dictation was if you bought expensive software or hired a human transcriber for every book.
“I tried and I failed too many times.”
The thought of transcription errors might be holding you back from dictation. Or you’ve struggled to keep everything organized and not lose valuable words.
If these are your thoughts, you are not alone.
Thousands of authors have tried to get into dictating their fiction, only to experience brain freak out, technical hurdles, and overwhelm that lead them to think, “I can’t afford to spend money on dictation,” “My brain just doesn’t work that way,” and “I tried and I failed too many times.”
But the truth is…
- You haven’t had someone to guide you through the low to no-cost technical options.
- Your brain really doesn’t work that way…yet. It needs to be trained.
- You didn’t have the training you needed to develop your dictation process.
The Dictation Bootcamp gives you what you need to take your first steps toward dictating your fiction.
When you commit to dictating your fiction, you enjoy all the benefits of:
Writing faster - Slay your first draft in less than half the time it would take to type it. That may be 4,000 words instead of 2,000 in one hour. It may be 500 words in 30 minutes instead of an hour. Your spoken words will always outpace your typed ones.
Better health - Write while you walk. Write while you lie in bed. Write without staring at a computer screen. Give your body and your eyes a much-needed break.
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Time management - With dictation, you can squeeze writing time into the nooks and crannies of life: Doing dishes, folding laundry, playing with your pets. Capture words at times when typing just isn’t possible.
Role-playing in the characters’ voices - What better way to get into your characters’ skin than speaking their words aloud? Deeply explore your fictional world when you describe it – literally – in your characters’ voices.
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“I've been wanting to try dictation for ages, but didn’t know how to jump in the deep end. This bootcamp takes you in the shallow end and gets you swimming out in the deep water with confidence. I thought I'd still be daunted by the idea of dictation, but now, dictation is my friend!”
Janine
Author
“Sarah’s incremental homework approach is achievable and very helpful. The daily assignments don't take too long but they made all the difference for me. I know how to write by dictation now, on both my laptop and my phone.”
Alison Lloyd
Author
“I learned so much in such a short amount of time. I went from doubting to confident. I feel more free.”
Amanda
Author
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Samantha
CEO / Founder
If we haven’t officially met…
…hey there! I’m Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, author and writing instructor. I’ve been featured on Joanna Penn’s The Creative Penn podcast, Jane Friedman’s blog, Writer’s Digest magazine, Inkers Con, and more. I’m also the host of The Confident Fiction Author podcast which empowers authors to live their best creative lifestyle.
I’ve published 17 historical fiction books. 11 of those books I wrote solely by dictation.
With dictation, I doubled my average writing speed from 1,500 words per hour to 3,000 words per hour. My top hourly speed for writing a first draft is 4,000 words per hour and my top single word count day was over 11,000 words.
Those blocks to dictating your book that I covered above? Yes. I had them all and they kept me from dictating my fiction for YEARS.
But…
I found ways to overcome those blocks, and also found a passion for teaching fellow authors to do the same.
Authors try and fail to write fiction by dictation because they don’t have someone to walk alongside and do it with them. Inside my Dictation Bootcamp, you enter a community of support and live training so you can finally conquer dictation and use it to write your first drafts.
Join my live bootcamp for only $37!
This live 3-day bootcamp offers the training and community of support you need so you can take those first steps toward dictating your fiction.
The bootcamp takes place via Zoom and replays will be available after each session.
The bootcamp takes place via Zoom and replays will be available after each session.
Here’s what you need to do:
.01 Register for the bootcamp
For $37, you get expert instruction, exercises, and a community of fiction authors who are taking first steps in dictating their fiction alongside you.
.02 Attend the bootcamp
Each day, you’ll receive a link to the live video training. After you complete the daily assignment, post about it on our private dictation community for accountability.
.03 Successfully dictate your first scene
If you commit to completing the assignments every day, you’ll be ready for the final one – dictating an original scene in your story.
Train yourself to write with spoken words
Here’s your bootcamp schedule:
Day 0: Pre-party
This is when we sort out expectations, time zone differences, and get excited for the epic journey you are embarking on as a future dictating author.
Day 1: Pick your dictation tools
Options abound to dictate your fiction, but not every option is the right fit. Mac or Windows PC? iPhone or Android? We tackle them all.
Day 2: Solidify your dictation process
The assignment in this day’s lesson is the method I used to finally break through my mental blocks to dictating. It could be the key for you, too.
Also, should you speak your punctuation? If so, how do you do it?
Day 3: Dictating your first scene
It’s time to dictate your first scene, but we take it slow. Dictating fiction is a skill, just like learning to type. But you are surrounded by fellow authors on the same journey, crossing the threshold into a new world that can change your writing life.
The Dates:
Tuesday, October 14, 10 AM (CDT)
Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM (CDT)
Thursday, October 16, 10 AM (CDT)
Monday, October 20, 10 AM (CDT)
Replays will follow each day’s session, and you’ll have access to those replays for 30 days after the bootcamp ends.
FAQ
How important is it to attend live?
Because of time zone differences and commitments, it's not possible for everyone to attend live, and it's definitely not a requirement. Authors participate virtually from all over the world!
What time will the live sessions take place?
The sessions take place at 10AM CDT (check a world clock converter for help in comparing your time zone to mine.)
Will you be recording the Zooms so I can watch the lessons later?
Yes! I will send the replays out as soon as they are uploaded to ThriveCart, which will host the replays.
Do I need to purchase any softwares or equipment to dictate?
Nope! My investment was almost $0 when I started dictating my fiction.
True “Voice to Page” Training
This bootcamp is hands-on. You get daily assignments to begin the dictation training process that will help you:
Train your brain
If you feel typing is holding you back from writing a fast first draft, it’s time to get your brain trained to speak your scenes.
Choose your tools
There are so many options to dictate these days. If you have a smartphone or computer, you can start dictating. You just need guidance through those options.
Finally Succeed
If you’ve tried dictation and can’t make it stick, this bootcamp is for you. Live training, community, and accountability are key to taking your first steps toward dictating your fiction.
It’s time to conquer your fictional worlds through dictation!
Come join me and your fellow authors for the Dictation Bootcamp.
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