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Books for Writers, Part 1

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Feb 2, 2023 | Book Coaching, Books for Writers, First Draft, How to write a novel, Planning your book

In this video, I share two of my favorite resource books for clarifying the big picture of what you want to say in – and do with – your novel.  What have you read lately? Let me know in the comments! Blueprint for a Book, by Jennie Nash Story Genius: How...

How to Start Writing a Novel

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...

Plotter vs. Pantser

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Feb 1, 2023 | First Draft, How to write a novel, Mindset, Planning your book, Plot development

There is this pervasive idea that there are two ways to write a novel: either you plan it all out or you wing it. And what’s worse: both camps think the other way is wrong. This frustrates me to no end, because the truth is there is no “right” way to...

How to Play With the Plot

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Oct 18, 2022 | Planning your book, Plot development, writing craft, Writing middle grade, Writing YA

Having vague or fuzzy ideas can lead to self-doubt and discouragement, but self-doubt does not need to keep you from writing your book. In this episode, we’re playing with plot ideas by asking the question “what if?” and watching as a story begins to take shape....

Help Your Reader Care

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Sep 13, 2022 | Audience, Character Development, Planning your book, writing craft

Who is your main character? More importantly, why are they making the decisions they’re making in the story? If you want your reader to care about what happens next, the best way is to answer these three essential questions about your protagonist. You can’t guarantee...
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