Ignite your Inner Cheerleader
by Rochelle Melander Last weekend, I went to the Milwaukee Marathon to cheer on a friend. As I walked to the race, the family and... Read More
Writers@Work: Writing the Short Story
An Interview with Kim Suhr by Rochelle Melander Tell us about your new book, Close Call: Stories Close Call is a collection of shorts that... Read More
Overcome Perfectionism
by Rochelle Melander Perfection is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life,... Read More
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