Writers@Work: Writing Graphic Novels and Comics
An Interview with Rob Harrell Welcome to the blog. Tell us about your new book Popcorn. Hello! Thanks so much for having me! So, Popcorn... Read More
Proven Keys to Writing a Good Book
by Rochelle Melander I’ve been surprised by the growth of book coaching programs in the past months. I’ve downloaded multiple books that promise me they’ll... Read More
Five Ways to Start Fresh
by Rochelle Melander I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your... Read More
Create Your Habit Recipe
by Rochelle Melander Where and when do you write? Octavia Butler write early in the morning, long before the birds began chirping, so she could... Read More
What Supports Your Success?
by Rochelle Melander Have you been to a big box store lately? All the school supplies have been set out like a big, beautiful writer’s... Read More
Check Your Chapter Length
by Rochelle Melander There was a time in my life when I experienced severe anxiety. Searching for a solution, I bought books. At the time,... Read More
How to Hook Your Reader
by Rochelle Melander Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world. – Robert McKee You’ve got information to tell your readers.... Read More
Does your book have enough hooks?
by Rochelle Melander I’m not talking about fish hooks, command hooks, or even bell hooks. “Hooks” are what makes your book topic resonate with readers.... Read More
Is Your Book Marketable?
by Rochelle Melander The market is bursting with books. Because of self-publishing, more people are publishing books than ever before. According to Bowker, the company... Read More
How to Diagnose Writer’s Block
by Rochelle Melander At a presentation my coach gave a few weeks ago, he quoted the oft-repeated marketing saying, “A confused mind says no.” When... Read More