Stephanie Dethlefs - Writer + Book Coach
  • HOME
  • SERVICES
  • BLOG
  • WRITING
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
Select Page

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...

Too Busy To Write?

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jan 11, 2023 | Accountability, Mindset, writing life, Writing schedule

A lot of people will say that you have to write every day for a certain amount of time in order to be an effective writer. I just don’t think that’s true. I know that you can meet your writing goals with a schedule that fits YOUR life, even if it is full...

When Do You Write?

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jan 11, 2023 | Accountability, Mindset, Writing schedule

When I ask you when you write, does a feeling bubble up? Maybe it’s pride because… heck yeah, you write often and are proud of it! Or maybe it’s guilt, embarrassment or disappointment because… you’re just not writing as much as you want...

A Writing Reset for 2023

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jan 5, 2023 | Accountability, Inner critic, Mindset

What will your writing life look like in 2023? Let’s start with what it looked like last year. Your writing in 2022 was good enough. We are not judging it. But, objectively, what worked and what didn’t? 👉Can you take what worked and continue it? 👉Can you...
« Older Entries

Latest Blog Topics

  • Accountability (26)
  • Audience (6)
  • Book Coaching (13)
  • Books for Writers (1)
  • Character Development (6)
  • First Draft (33)
  • Getting feedback (9)
  • How to write a novel (11)
  • Inner critic (19)
  • Mindset (34)
  • Planning your book (38)
  • Plot development (4)
  • Reading for Writers (5)
  • Revision (29)
  • Uncategorized (5)
  • writing craft (41)
  • Writing for Young Readers (1)
  • writing life (26)
  • Writing middle grade (3)
  • Writing schedule (9)
  • Writing YA (3)

It’s time. Your story is waiting.

stephanie dethlefs book writing coach

©2021 Stephanie Dethlefs – Hello Writers

About Stephanie
Book Coaching Services
Unstick Your Story!
Book Coaching 101
Podcast + Blog
Contact
 

Loading Comments...