September 13, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Cal Newport coined the term “Deep Work” to talk about the kind of focus people experience when in flow. He wrote, “To build your working life around the experience of flow produced by deep work is a proven path to deep satisfaction.” Today’s tip...Read More
September 6, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I have started a brand-new coaching group for college students who struggle with focus. They might be formally diagnosed with ADHD, or they may just have difficulty overcoming distractions and getting work done on time. If you know anyone who might be interested,...Read More
August 30, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do any of your writing tasks scare you? When I wrote to people to ask for blurbs for Mightier Than the Sword, I was nervous. What if they all said no? What if they hated the book? Although I’d promised my publisher...Read More
August 23, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you have a project you need help with or a question about publishing? Are you curious about the Writing Accountability Group I’m hosting? I have time in my schedule this week to talk to you! If you’re interested, sign up for a...Read More
August 16, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I have been working with an accountability partner for several years now. There are weeks when I get tasks done simply because we are meeting—and I promised her I’d write, send a query letter, or submit a story. It’s always been like that for me. Accountability busts...Read More
August 9, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I am back in the office and excited for a new fall of working to help you achieve your dreams! Today’s tip is the second in our series on how to overcome distractions and focus on your writing! Happy writing, Rochelle,...Read More
August 2, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I am off this week—but never fear, I will be back in the office next week. I don’t know about you, but I am having trouble focusing. So, I decided to create a newsletter series on the topic of how to overcome...Read More
July 26, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy Birthday to Mightier than The Sword! Tomorrow the book turns one—and what a year it has been. It’s won two awards and was named a finalist for a third: 2021 Cybils Award Winner for Middle Grade Nonfiction 2021 Council for Wisconsin Writers Tofte/Wright Children’s Literary...Read More
July 19, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I was talking with a group of writers this past week, and one said, “I need a deadline.” Don’t we all! There’s nothing like a deadline to motivate us to get stuff done. This fall, I am once again holding my Writing...Read More
July 12, 2022 What My Heroes Taught Me About Writing: James Baldwin By Rochelle Melander During the pandemic, my quiet home office became the household hub. My husband and college student children stopped by multiple times a day to check in. (When are you going to be on Zoom? What are we having...Read More
