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Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori40. Getting Started on Your Novel with Stephanie DethlefsSend us a textIn this episode, Suzy sits down with Book Coach Stephanie Dethlefs and they chat about all the things that can get in the way of a writer getting started: both on their book, and during their daily writing practice. Stephanie offers practical and mindset advice to help you overcome the stumbling blocks that are holding you back from writing your book. Find out more about Stephanie at her website: https://www.stephaniedethlefs.com/➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fict...2025-04-0841 min
The Whole Writer57. Nurture Your Mindset: How to Move Through Roadblocks with special guestsFor the next three episodes, I'm doing something special. Recently I had the Joy of gathering with 15 of my book coaching friends, an inspiring group of thoughtful, compassionate coaches and editors who are all deeply invested in helping writers like you bring their stories to life. We spent time setting intentions supporting one another and talking about the many ways we can uplift the writers we work with.And as we talked, I couldn't help but think, what if I could bring their wisdom and encouragement straight to you? So that's exactly what this three part series...2025-04-0127 min
Second Breaks213. [Curveball Series] When You're Forced to Retire From Your Corporate Career with Roberto Seif"My entire profession changed drastically from one day to the other. And I started feeling like I didn't know where I fit anymore. I didn't know what I'm good at anymore."Roberto Seif is a former innovation strategist who experienced forced retirement from his corporate career. Roberto's story is not uncommon in today's world, where companies frequently reorganize, cut positions, or even go under, often leaving employees without warning. This reality is particularly challenging as we get older, with the prospect of finding another job becoming increasingly difficult. This often necessitates a career pivot or complete reinvention...2023-10-1223 minSecond Breaks213. [Curveball Series] When You're Forced to Retire From Your Corporate Career with Roberto Seif"My entire profession changed drastically from one day to the other. And I started feeling like I didn't know where I fit anymore. I didn't know what I'm good at anymore."Roberto Seif is a former innovation strategist who experienced forced retirement from his corporate career. Roberto's story is not uncommon in today's world, where companies frequently reorganize, cut positions, or even go under, often leaving employees without warning. This reality is particularly challenging as we get older, with the prospect of finding another job becoming increasingly difficult. This often necessitates a career pivot or complete reinvention...2023-10-1223 min
Second Breaks198. [Curveball Series] Delayed Reactions with Stephanie DethlefsEPISODE SUMMARY:We don’t always recognize a curveball when we get hit by one. We don't see that we need to change and make some adjustments. Instead, we ignore it, deny it, or fight to keep things status quo. That is until it becomes glaringly obvious that some change is required.In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Dethlefs, whose curveball resulted in a change in her career and the identity that came along with doing that work. But these changes didn’t happen as soon as her curveball hit. She spent many years figh...2023-03-3038 minSecond Breaks198. [Curveball Series] Delayed Reactions with Stephanie DethlefsEPISODE SUMMARY:We don’t always recognize a curveball when we get hit by one. We don't see that we need to change and make some adjustments. Instead, we ignore it, deny it, or fight to keep things status quo. That is until it becomes glaringly obvious that some change is required.In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Dethlefs, whose curveball resulted in a change in her career and the identity that came along with doing that work. But these changes didn’t happen as soon as her curveball hit. She spent many years figh...2023-03-3038 min
Let's Write Your Novel!An important announcement!2023 is bringing some changes to the Hello Writers world. Take a quick listen to hear what's new! Links: New YouTube ChannelGrab my newsletter!2023-01-0602 min
The Rebel Author Podcast171 How to Raise the Emotional Stakes in your Novel with Stephanie DethlefsEpisode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The importance of the emotional journey
Making your prose more emotional
Tips for writing emotional stories
How to avoid writing cliched emotions
This week’s question is: Are you a lover or hater of New Year?
Recommendation of the week is: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
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Teacher ShiftWeighing the Pros and Cons of Leaving the ClassroomThis week, Ali and JoDee are talking with Stephanie Dethlefs, a former teacher turned writer and book coach. Together, they will discuss how Stephanie was able to transition into and out of the classroom multiple times, reflecting on the parts of teaching that brought her joy and what she loves about her new career.Connect with Stephanie:Website: https://hellowriters.net/Connect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2022-11-2321 min