Archive - Hello Writers!

6 Reasons You Might Be Stuck

Don't worry, it happens to all writers!

Sep 17 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

Because it happens to all of us.

Sep 16 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

3:13

Finding Joy in Darker Days

5 things I want to share with you

Sep 10 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

The Groundwork for a Book-Length Story

An introduction to the World's Best* tools to get started or unstuck.

Sep 3 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

August 2024

Why Aren't I Writing?

The answer is simple (but not easy).

Aug 27 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

On Procrastination

The key? Understanding your self-doubt.

Aug 27 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

2:32

Thread #5: Writing Teachers

“I can’t tell you how to write your stories, of course.

Aug 15 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

Why Your Reader Will Care

Tapping into the inner life of your characters.

Aug 12 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

Your Character's Misbelief

The one thing that will get your reader to CARE.

Aug 12 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

3:34

Thread #4: Stories that Stay With Us

what I felt upon seeing this near-mirror reflection of my own story was, Oh.

Aug 8 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

Summer Book Club Discussion!

The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

Aug 8 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

Writing Is Conversation

Writing Stories With Heart, Part 1

Aug 6 •

Stephanie Dethlefs

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