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How to Write When You’re Stuck

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jun 15, 2023 | Book Coaching, How to write a novel, Inner critic, Mindset, Planning your book, writing craft, writing life

Writers get stuck while writing novels. This is true for ALL of us. The trick is to identify why you’re stuck so that you can take intentional steps to fix the problem and move forward with your writing. In this episode, we talk about some strategies to get yourself...

Books for Writers: Part 3

by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 25, 2023 | Book Coaching, Books for Writers, First Draft, How to write a novel, Planning your book, writing craft

In this video, I share a collection of books to help you expand your descriptive vocabulary and enrich the inner and outer lives of your characters.  Grab the books! Writers Helping Writers bookstore Transcript: Stephanie (00:06):Hello writers. Welcome to the third...

Books for Writers, Part 2

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),...

How To Write a Novel (YouTube edition)

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...

What Pixar Can Teach Us About Plot

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Nov 1, 2022 | First Draft, How to write a novel, Planning your book, Plot development, writing craft

There is no one “right” way to write a novel. But there are basic types of plot points which every story, no matter how simple or complex, needs to include. Using a strategy like this Pixar storytelling model is one way to make sure you’ve got them covered. Links:Take...
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