by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jun 27, 2023 | How to write a novel, Inner critic, Mindset, Revision, writing life, Writing schedule
Perfectionism is a branch of the same tree as the inner critic and imposter syndrome, and the root of that tree is self-doubt. Self-doubt is part of the writing process for every single writer, and it doesn’t need to keep you from writing. This video includes three...
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 29, 2023 | Book Coaching, First Draft, Getting feedback, writing life
We all know that writing a novel takes a village. But there are things to consider before asking your friends and loved ones to give you feedback, especially if you are still writing your first draft. These three considerations will help you decide if now is the right...
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...
