by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jun 1, 2021 | Accountability, Mindset, writing craft, writing life
We are going to tackle a kind of sticky topic today: commitment. It’s sticky because to digging into this topic means really looking at what you are currently doing and what goals you have set for yourself, and noticing whether or not they are in alignment. And if...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 16, 2021 | First Draft, Inner critic, Mindset, Revision
Writing is hard, and it isn’t always fun. In order to get through the hard parts, we have to learn to love the work. Inspiration is easy to love. So are excitement, enthusiasm, and motivation. But sometimes those things are lacking. And we are left with the...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 1, 2021 | Mindset
This post originally appeared on Medium in February 2021. Highlights are from readers. 1. Your story matters. It matters because it is a snapshot of the human experience (yes, even sci-fi/fantasy/horror-monster stories!) These snapshots build a network of experiences...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 1, 2021 | Mindset, Planning your book, Revision, writing craft
This post originally appeared on Medium in February 2021. I wanted to title this article “begin with the end in mind,” one of Steven Covey’s trademarked 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. But alas, that phrase was already taken. It’s all about setting goals, about...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 1, 2021 | Mindset, Planning your book, Revision, writing craft
This post originally appeared on Medium in February 2021. Hopefully, if you are a writer, you are also a voracious reader. This is the most effective way to understand story and craft. It’s also worth it for writers to consider why readers read, because then we can...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 1, 2021 | Accountability, Getting feedback, Mindset
This post originally appeared on Medium in February 2012. I think that most writers, especially those in the early stages of developing a writing life and/or career, probably think that the support comes once the work is mostly done, whether it’s in the form of an...
