Dictation is the key to a sustainable fiction writing career.
This Bootcamp is where you start.
The Dictation Bootcamp runs from September 8-11, 2026 with replays available for 7 days after the bootcamp ends.
Authors who dictate their fiction don't just write faster.
They write more consistently, protect their health, and build a creative career that can actually sustain them for the long haul.
Dictation isn't a writing trick. It's a career strategy.
And it starts with having the right tools.
You want to dictate your fiction.
Maybe you've heard other authors talk about it. Maybe you've even tried it once or twice. But somewhere between googling your options, getting buried in conflicting advice, and wondering whether you need to spend hundreds of dollars on software, you never quite got started.
And the tech overwhelm? That stopped you before you ever spoke a single scene.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Thousands of authors have wanted to dictate their fiction, only to get tripped up by believing:
“My brain just doesn’t work that way.”
Other authors are racking up huge word counts by speaking their stories. 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.”
Maybe you stumbled through a writing session with dictation, and quit. Or got lost trying to figure out which app to use, and gave up before you really started.
It's not that dictation doesn't work for you. No one has shown you how to make it work with your writing brain — starting with the right tools.
That's exactly what the Dictation Bootcamp does for you.
The Dictation Bootcamp is a live 2-day online training where fiction authors discover, explore, and choose the dictation tools that fit their life and their writing process.
No guesswork. No expensive gear required. If you own a smartphone or a computer, you already have what you need to get started.
Over two focused days — plus a bonus Pre-Party day and a bonus Masterclass day — you'll go from overwhelmed and stuck to confident and tool-ready. By the end of the bootcamp, the tech won't be the thing standing between you and your stories.
Sessions take place via Zoom, and replays will be available so you can participate from anywhere in the world.
When you take these first steps toward dictating your fiction, you open the door to:
Writing faster - Spoken words outpace typed ones. Authors who make the switch often find themselves producing twice the words in the same amount of time. 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.
Better health - Write while you walk. Write while you lie down. Write without hunching over a keyboard for hours. Give your body and your eyes a much-needed break from the screen.
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Writing in the nooks and crannies of life - Waiting in the carpool line. Folding laundry. Taking a walk. With dictation, those small pockets of time become real writing sessions.
Going deeper into your story. - What better way to get into your characters’ skin than speaking their words aloud? Dictation lets you explore your fictional world in a whole new way.
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"As someone who has learned dictation from Sarah and has used it in my own writing, I can attest that her approach works."
— Gabriela Pereira
— Gabriela Pereira
DIY MFA
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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
— Janine
Author
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“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
— Alison Lloyd
Author
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“I learned so much in such a short amount of time. I went from doubting to confident. I feel more free.”
— Amanda
— Amanda
Author
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CEO / Founder
If we haven’t officially met…
...hey there! I'm Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, fiction author and writing instructor at FictionCourses.com.
I've been featured in Writer's Digest, on Jane Friedman's blog, at 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 19 books. Eleven of them I wrote by dictation.
With dictation, I doubled my average writing speed — and I rarely write at my desk anymore. I do most of my dictating while walking or lying down, using the tools right on my phone and computer.
But none of that happened overnight. It took me seven years to find my breakthrough with dictation.
I tried, stumbled, and quit more than once. The tech overwhelm was real. The mental blocks were real.
When I finally broke through, I became passionate about helping other authors get there faster — without the years of frustration I went through.
I built the training I wished had existed when I first started, and I've been walking alongside fiction authors ever since.
That's what the Dictation Bootcamp is all about. A clear, encouraging starting point with someone who has been exactly where you are. Let me walk alongside you!
Join my live bootcamp for only $37!
This live 2-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 to do:
.01 Register for the bootcamp
Grab your spot for $37 and get ready for live expert instruction, daily exercises, and a community of fiction authors taking these first steps right alongside you.
.02 Attend the bootcamp
Each day, you'll receive a link to the live Zoom training. Complete the daily assignment and share your progress in our private community for accountability and encouragement.
.03 Walk away dictation tool-ready
By the end of the two days, you'll know which tools work for your life, you'll have tried them, and you'll be ready to move forward with confidence.
Here’s your bootcamp schedule:
Day 0: Pre-party
Before we dive in, we sort out expectations, time zone differences, and get excited for the journey ahead. This is where you meet your fellow authors and set yourself up for success.
Day 1: Dictating with what you already have
Mac or Windows, Android or iPhone, there are built-in options to dictate your fiction inside your favorite writing software. We dig into your computer and find the setup that works best for you.
Day 2: Record and Transcribe
Here we cover the record-and-transcribe method — a flexible approach that gives you even more freedom in when and where you write.
Bonus Day: Finale Masterclass!
On the final day, you'll see how everything you've learned fits together into something much bigger. This is where the tools you've chosen become the foundation for a complete dictation practice built around your fiction writing career.
The Dates:
Tuesday, September 8, 10 AM (CDT)
Wednesday, September 9, 10 AM (CDT)
Thursday, September 10, 10 AM (CDT)
Bonus Masterclass: Friday, September 11, 10 AM (CDT)
Replays will follow each day’s session, and you’ll have access to those replays for 7 days after the bootcamp ends.
FAQ
How important is it to attend live?
Not a requirement at all. Because of time zones and life commitments, plenty of authors participate by watching the replays. Authors join us from all over the world!
What time will the live sessions take place?
Sessions take place at 10AM CDT. Check a world clock converter to find your local time.
What if I've tried dictation before and it didn't stick?
This bootcamp was built for you. Many of the authors who join have tried and quit before. The combination of live training, daily assignments, and community accountability makes all the difference.
Will you be recording the Zooms so I can watch the lessons later?
Yes! Replays will be sent out as soon as they are uploaded, and you'll have access to them for 7 days after the bootcamp ends.
Is this bootcamp right for me if I'm not tech-savvy?
Absolutely. This bootcamp is designed specifically for fiction authors who don't consider themselves techy. If you can use a smartphone or open a document on your computer, you can follow along.
Do I need to purchase any softwares or equipment to dictate?
If you own a smartphone or a computer, you already have what you need to get started. The bootcamp will walk you through everything.
Dictation is the key to a sustainable fiction writing career.
And every journey starts with a single step.
The Dictation Bootcamp gives you the guidance, the community, and the hands-on practice to take that step with confidence — so you can finally stop letting the tech hold you back and start speaking your stories.
Are you in?
The Dictation Bootcamp gives you the guidance, the community, and the hands-on practice to take that step with confidence — so you can finally stop letting the tech hold you back and start speaking your stories.
Are you in?
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