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 | Jul 4, 2023 | Book Coaching, How to write a novel, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life
We all wish we had more time to dedicate to our writing practice, but the reality is that we have the time we have. So how do we fit writing into our already busy lives? In this episode, we’re using a three-step process to explore where writing falls in your daily...
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 | Jun 13, 2023 | Book Coaching, First Draft, How to write a novel, Mindset, writing craft
I’m going to tell you something personal. Ready? I’m an emotional eater. I eat when I’m bored, anxious, stressed…and even when I’m happy! (Stay with me, this will connect to writing.) I know what doesn’t help. Punishing myself. Restricting food. So I don’t do...
