Stephanie Dethlefs3 Steps to Define the Genre of Your BookThere are three steps we should all take to clarify and confirm the genre of the books we are writing.Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsinBulletproof WritersNo Time? Write Anyway.Find the time to write, even when time is scarce.Apr 7, 20211Apr 7, 20211
Stephanie DethlefsUse a Mentor Text to Up Your Writing GameWe know it’s important for writers to also be avid readers. But what does it look like to study a book to improve your own writing?Mar 2, 20212Mar 2, 20212
Stephanie DethlefsinHello Writers6 Reasons to Keep WritingWriting can be hard. It can be lonely. It can feel unachievable. Here is a list of reasons why you should keep writing anyway.Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsWriters: Know the End From the BeginningWhat if I told you there was a strategy that would both keep you focused and save time as you write your story? Well, my friend, there is.Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsinHello WritersWhat Writers Need to Know About Why Readers ReadHopefully, if you are a writer, you are also a voracious reader. This is the most effective way to understand story and craft.Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsinHello WritersWriters: Build Your Support SystemI think that most writers, especially those in the early stages of developing a writing life and/or career, probably think that the…Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsinHello WritersWriting Inspiration: The Gift of a GraphMy middle-grade novel was a mess.Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsinHello WritersWriters: Hook Your Reader on the First PageYou know how some books stick with you for years? Perhaps it was the shocking twist at the end, or the content resonated with something…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
Stephanie DethlefsinHello Writers3 Questions to Answer About Your ProtagonistYou’ve probably heard lots of writing advice about fleshing out your characters, whether it’s by using physical descriptions, body language…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021