by Stephanie Dethlefs | Apr 5, 2023 | Book Coaching, Books for Writers, First Draft, How to write a novel, Reading for Writers, Revision, writing craft
In this video, I share two of my favorite resource books that directly (or indirectly) solve the “show, don’t tell” dilemma most writers face. The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer, by Sandra ScofieldUnderstanding Show, Don’t Tell (And Really Getting It),...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Mar 22, 2023 | Audience, First Draft, How to write a novel, Revision, writing craft
What makes a scene a scene? Is a scene the same as a chapter? And why does it matter? In this video, we’re breaking down the elements of a solid scene and clearing up some common misunderstandings. Transcript: Stephanie: (00:06)Hello writers! Scenes are the building...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Mar 22, 2023 | First Draft, How to write a novel, Revision, writing craft
Without conflict, there is no story. It’s as simple as that. Except that the options for conflict are many and the ways of using it are layered. Not so simple after all! In this video, we’ll break it down so that you can identify the most important elements of...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jan 5, 2023 | Accountability, First Draft, Getting feedback, How to write a novel, Mindset, Planning your book, Revision, writing craft, writing life
In this video, I’m sharing my signature system for coaching writers through writing their novels. Here’s the truth: writing a novel is hard and it takes a long time. But if you know what to expect and can stay focused on where you are NOW (vs. what needs...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Sep 20, 2022 | Accountability, Book Coaching, First Draft, How to write a novel, Inner critic, Mindset, Planning your book, Revision, writing life, Writing schedule
Working with a book coach is a lot like working with a personal trainer for exercise. Can you do it without one? Sure! But are there benefits to working with someone who deeply understands the skills and strategies and will support you as you reach for the big goals?...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Sep 2, 2022 | Accountability, Book Coaching, First Draft, How to write a novel, Inner critic, Mindset, Planning your book, Revision, writing craft, writing life
What does it actually take to write a novel? This episode is all about what to expect in terms of effort, time investment and emotional exertion. This is all about transparency. Writing a novel is hard, and it takes a long time. But it’s worth it! Transcript: Speaker...
