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Why Are You Writing This Book?

by Stephanie Dethlefs | Sep 7, 2023 | Audience, Character Development, How to write a novel, Mindset, Planning your book, writing life

Is it good enough? Am I writing it well? Does it make any sense? Will anyone want to read it? These are just some of the questions that arise from the uncertainty that all of us writers feel from time to time. Or daily. (Is that just me?) A lot of the uncertainty we...

Perfectionism and Writing a Novel

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...

What Makes a Novel Work?

by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 18, 2023 | First Draft, How to write a novel, Planning your book, Plot development, writing craft

The effectiveness of a novel is a pretty subjective thing, and there are many skills and strategies involved. But there are three pieces that, if they are in place, create a solid foundation for a novel. In this video, we explore those three pieces: a point,...

How to Describe a Fictional Character

by Stephanie Dethlefs | May 11, 2023 | First Draft, How to write a novel, Planning your book, writing craft

How do we create characters that are nuanced and complex without being stereotypical, flat, or strange caricatures of themselves? The key is to know them. Like, really know them. Recommended reading: How to Plan a Character Arc Transcript: Stephanie (00:07):Hello...

Should You Get Feedback on a First Draft?

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...
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