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A gentle space for women to explore your stories and write your heart out. Pour yourself a cozy cup and settle in; you are welcome here.
Coaching Services
You’ve started a first draft but aren’t finishing it.
You have a million story ideas, but struggle to get them on the page.
You’ve got bits and pieces but you’re not sure how they fit together.
You are doubting that your idea is any good.
You worry it might turn out that you’re a terrible writer.
You keep revising the first chapters (and revising, and revising…) but not moving forward.
You have trouble just making yourself sit down and write already.
DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?
I’ve been there, too. In fact, every writer has been there.
My coaching services are one-to-one. Once we start working together, I’ll be your story’s biggest champion.
You have unlimited creative energy within you. My job is to hold space for you as you explore it. If you’re doubting yourself or your story, I’ll believe in you hard enough for both of us until you begin to believe on your own.
My intention as a coach is to get you to a place where you can keep going without me, but I’ll be here any time you need support, now or in the future.
At the end of our time together, you’ll have:
a deeper understanding of yourself as a writer
a deeper understanding of the story you want to tell
the resources you need in order to write a story that will connect with your reader, including craft skills, writing habits, and a strong mindset.
How we’ll get there:
with YOU-centered coaching: your needs, your story, your areas of focus
by finding, strengthening, and implementing The Heartbeat of Your Story
“Stephanie is organized, warm, and keeps me accountable with manageable homework assignments. I am indebted to her for making significant progress in an efficient time frame.”
“Stephanie is amazing! I have always dreamed of writing a book and it has never been closer to a reality than after working with Stephanie. This program helped me know my characters and plan my story better than anything I’ve ever tried before! It is worth every penny!”
“I was given a platform geared to what I needed and wanted that made sense and felt right. I got encouragement and given space enough to use the suggestions and new ideas given/suggested for me. I felt listened to, heard, understood and was questioned out of my comfort zone as needed. I was even able to do this for myself at the end. I now have a much clearer vision and feel grounded enough top be able to question myself as I go along where needed. I came into this wondering if I was just wasting my time and everyone else’s. Not anymore!”
“Many people can provide advice, tools, and resources to help writers refine their craft and perfect their work. Stephanie brings something far greater. Her compassion and sensitivity affirm our journey as writers and provide purpose for every aspect of our writing lives.”
I’m a certified writing coach, a teacher, a published writer, and a lifelong reader. In other words…
I’ve got you. Let’s figure out your next steps.
Let’s get you started (or unstuck) by finding, strengthening, and applying the Heartbeat of Your Story. Includes weekly Zoom calls, written and verbal feedback, lifetime access to online materials
4 weeks … $800 8 weeks … $1400
Project Kickstart
Revision Prep Kickstart
First draft is done…what’s next? Together we’ll create an actionable revision plan, beginning with the Heartbeat of Your Story. Includes full manuscript read, written and verbal feedback, up to four Zoom calls, lifetime access to online materials
$2000
Manuscript Review
When you want your written feedback To Go. Includes full manuscript read with extensive editorial letter filled with specific recommendations for revision.
$0.035 per word
After the intake form is received, I’ll send you a link to schedule a free, no-commitment introductory call.
NOTE: For the Revision Prep Kickstart and Manuscript Review, I do not accept the following genres: mystery, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, high fantasy, or horror. I’m happy to refer you to someone, though! Email me: hello (at) stephaniedethlefs (dot) com.
I believe in the power of story to impact both the person telling it and the people receiving it in a positive way. Stories are how we grow to understand each other better and in doing so create a more empathetic and compassionate world.
Toward this end, I support ALL writers, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, nationality, how they live, who they love, or how they move their bodies through this world.