Keep Working On It
by Rochelle Melander We studied Paul Klee’s painting Senecio. The children drew a picture of themselves with a Sharpie. Then they layered the drawing with... Read More
Turn Worry into Wonder
He could waste an hour’s good sleep worrying and be no wiser for it. —Geraldine Brooks (Horse, p. 84) Are you a worrier—filling your empty... Read More
Adopt a Positive Mantra
by Rochelle Melander Always remember, your focus determines your reality. – George Lucas Have you noticed the pop-up trend online? Many websites feature pop-up windows... Read More
Getting Unstuck
by Rochelle Melander Do you ever get STUCK? You’ve got an idea for a good project. You’ve maybe written a good chunk of it. But... Read More
Writing Your Passion Project
May 7, 2024 Note From Rochelle Dear writers, I am delighted to welcome my friend and colleague Jim Higgins to the blog today! He talks... Read More
Create a Writing Journal
by Rochelle Melander Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth. -Rumi When I wrote Level Up, I... Read More
Know Your Why and Write More
by Rochelle Melander When I meet a new client, I ask them to tell me about their project and why it matters to them. When... Read More
How to Get a Deadline
by Rochelle Melander I wrote a dozen poems and submitted them to my editor for possible inclusion in an anthology. I knew that turning them... Read More
How to Get Inspired
by Rochelle Melander Last week, we went to see Piano Men 2 at the Milwaukee Rep. Two men play and sing songs on pianos, based... Read More
Say Anything: Using Dictation to Boost Your Writing Productivity
By Elizabeth Cole A couple of months ago, I tried out the dictation feature on my phone’s Notes app, mostly because I was sick of... Read More