by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jul 18, 2023 | Accountability, Book Coaching, writing life, Writing schedule
We all have ideal scenarios for when we will do our best writing. But for many of us, our ideal writing schedule simply isn’t possible. So what do we do? In this video, I’ll show you that ANY writing schedule can be ideal with the four Cs: commitment, clarity,...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jul 11, 2023 | Accountability, How to write a novel, Mindset, writing life, Writing schedule
There is more to an effective writing practice than simply writing. In this episode, we’re breaking down the seven (plus one) things you want to do on a regular basis in order to grow as a writer and strengthen your works-in-progress, plus exploring how to fit them...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jul 5, 2023 | Accountability, Book Coaching, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life, Writing schedule
“I should be writing more! I don’t have enough time.” These are thoughts that plague writers, especially those of us who have busy lives outside of writing. In today’s episode, I have six tips to maximize the time you do have and to be as efficient as possible....
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Apr 18, 2023 | Accountability, Book Coaching, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life, Writing schedule
“It’s such a confidence trick, writing a novel. The main person you have to trick into confidence is yourself.” – author Zadie Smith One of my favorite memories of my oldest is when she decided that she wanted to learn to cross the monkey bars on the playground....
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Feb 1, 2023 | Accountability, Character Development, First Draft, Planning your book, Plot development, writing craft
I know what it feels like to be at the beginning of writing a novel. It’s thrilling. And also… 😱 overwhelming. 😱 confusing. 😱 full of self-doubt. Writing a novel is a big job, and we often think we have to have all of the pieces in place first. 🤔 We think we should...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jan 11, 2023 | Accountability, Mindset, writing life, Writing schedule
A lot of people will say that you have to write every day for a certain amount of time in order to be an effective writer. I just don’t think that’s true. I know that you can meet your writing goals with a schedule that fits YOUR life, even if it is full...
