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- How to Write a Novel
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of writing a novel? No lie, it’s hard work. But this episode lays out a three-phase process that is structured enough to support you while allowing for your creative inspiration. There is no “right” way to write a novel, but you and your story deserve clarity, efficiency, and intentionality. This is how you get it.
Links:
Take the quick quiz and find out your best next step toward writing your novel: https://hellowriters.net/quiz
Want to learn more about small group coaching? https://hellowriters.net/group
About:
Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous published essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters11 min - Why aren't I writing?
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 anyway.
Links:
Take the quick quiz and find out your best next step toward writing your novel: https://hellowriters.net/quizSchedule a FREE discovery session! https://hellowriters.net/discovery
About:
Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous published essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters6 min - Your Protagonist's Arc of Change
Your protagonist is not just bouncing from one event to another. They are changing as a result of those events. In this episode, we dig into your protagonist’s arc of emotional change, both why it matters and how to establish it.
Links:
Take the quick quiz and find out your best next step toward writing your novel: https://hellowriters.net/quizSchedule a FREE discovery session! https://hellowriters.net/discovery
Episode 12: What is it really about?
About:
Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters7 min - Do I have to plan my novel?
You know that there’s value in planning your novel ahead of time, but you just can’t quite make yourself do it. You are not alone! In today’s episode, we talk about the plotter/pantser continuum and how to explore the options for starting a novel in a way that is authentic to your own writing practice, while also challenging some old beliefs you might be able to let go of.
Links:
Take the quick quiz and find out your best next step toward writing your novel:
https://hellowriters.net/quizSchedule a FREE discovery session!
https://hellowriters.net/discovery7 min - BONUS: Kickstart Your Novel
Have you got an idea for a novel but you're not sure where to start? Or maybe started and gotten stuck?
Here are two easy-breezy but powerful (and did I mention FREE) ways to kickstart yourself with actionable, practical next steps:- Take the QUIZ! I want to write a novel...where do I start?
- Book a FREE discovery call with yours truly and let's talk about it!
3 min - Your Novel's Timeline
#056 Knowing where your novel starts and ends provides structure, efficiency and focus within your novel-writing journey. In this episode, we explore three strategies for making these early decisions in a way that feels true and right for your story.
7 min - Writing Secondary Characters
While secondary characters might seem less important than your protagonist, they actually serve a very important purpose. They drive the story forward and give the protagonist context, relationships, roadblocks, relief, and more. In this episode, we look at the role of secondary characters in your novel and ask questions that will clarify their purpose in your novel.
For more like this or to learn more about working with a book coach, visit https://hellowriters.net.
Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters7 min - How to Write Believable Characters
#54 How do we create primary 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. And it’s more than knowing things like their favorite sandwich or where they grew up. We have to know what makes them tick! Here are some questions to get you started!
For more like this or to learn more about working with a book coach, visit https://hellowriters.net.
Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.
Follow Stephanie on Instagram for more writing-related (and, sometimes dog-related) stories! https://instagram.com/hellowriters6 min - Writing in 2022
We're not making resolutions here. We're looking at what worked last year and what didn't, what we want to accomplish in 2022 and how we're going to make that happen! While much of the world is out of our control, our writing lives and our results are fully within it. Let's do this, writers!
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Free guide! 10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Novel
Hello Writers on Instagram11 min - Understand Your Character's Motivation
Why does your character make the decisions she makes? Why does the "bad guy" act the way he does? Hint: there is ALWAYS a reason. In today's episode, we're looking at the four questions that will get to the root of your character's motivations and help keep their actions heading in the direction you want them to go.
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Free Guide! 10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Novel9 min
About Let's Write Your Novel!
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Let’s Write Your Novel! is a place where writers with a story on their hearts will find the clarity they need to finally write their novels. If you want to write a novel, or you’ve started writing…
and gotten stuck, let this podcast serve as your toolbox for crafting a solid story that will connect with readers. Each short episode will give you one skill or strategy to apply to planning, drafting and/or revising your novel. We’ll also take time to explore the other equally important things that come with this process, such as accountability, mindset, and time management. Your story matters. You deserve to write it and you have a reader out there who needs it. Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous published essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.