by Stephanie Dethlefs | Nov 8, 2022 | Accountability, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life
When we set out to write a novel, we have one goal, which is to write a novel. But we also know that having the goal of writing a novel is not unlike standing at the foot of a mountain with the plan to climb it. We know it’s going to be amazing at the top but, man,...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Sep 2, 2022 | Accountability, Book Coaching, First Draft, How to write a novel, Inner critic, Mindset, Planning your book, Revision, writing craft, writing life
What does it actually take to write a novel? This episode is all about what to expect in terms of effort, time investment and emotional exertion. This is all about transparency. Writing a novel is hard, and it takes a long time. But it’s worth it! Transcript: Speaker...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Jul 26, 2022 | Accountability, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life, Writing schedule
When was the last time you sat down to write your book? If you’re experiencing difficulty finding your way to the page, this short episode is for you. We’ll peel back the layers to find out what’s beneath it, and learn how to manage our self-doubt in order to write...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 24, 2022 | Accountability, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life
What does your commitment to writing a novel look like? This is what we’ll revisit with this past episode. Without commitment, it won’t get done. But what does that really mean? Let’s explore what commitment is and how to evaluate your own (with zero...
by Stephanie Dethlefs | Apr 26, 2022 | Accountability, Inner critic, Mindset, writing life
This week we revisit a past episode. Enjoy! Sometimes when we aren’t writing – but we wish we were – it’s because we are waiting for something. Waiting for better circumstances. Waiting for better timing. But what if you could write despite not having things be...
