January 12, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Is writing a book on your bucket list?   It may be easier than you think.   If you’ve kept a blog, written a newsletter, or taught a multiple-week class—you might have enough content to create a book. On January 28, I’ll...Read More

How to Succeed at Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution by Rochelle Melander   “Long-term results are created by the actions you take every day.” –Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington, The 12-Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others do in 12 Months    Only 20 percent of people keep their New Year’s...Read More

December 29, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I am off this week, but I’ll be back in the office on January 5.   Until then, check out my book Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity. Just in time for your New Year dreaming, the...Read More

December 22, 2020       Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I’m working today and tomorrow and then…I’m off for the rest of the year. Yay! I’ve got big plans that involve a stack of books!   Today’s tip is based on a chapter in my book, Level Up: Quests to Master...Read More

December 15, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers, Today’s tip is based on a chapter in my book, Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity. Just in time for your New Year dreaming, the ebook is on sale at Amazon for just 2.99. Enjoy! Rochelle    ...Read More

December 8, 2020   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   How are you planning to welcome the New Year?   This past year has been difficult (understatement), and the New Year looks like it will offer us more of the same. But in the midst of so many changes, it is good to take...Read More

December 1, 2020   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Well, Thanksgiving didn’t quite turn out the way I’d hoped. I got food poisoning and spent a lot of time on the couch reading. Unfortunately, I kept falling asleep—so I didn’t finish any of my books!   But I still need more books. (When...Read More

November 24, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Happy Thanksgiving week! I am looking forward to spending the weekend cooking and reading. I’m also planning what I want to read for Christmas break. If you’re a published author and have a book you’d like to share on the Write Now!...Read More

November 17, 2020     Note From Rochelle   Dear readers,   Today’s post updates an article I wrote eight years ago. If you’re writing or hoping to write memoir, read on. These ideas will help you make your story sing! And don’t forget to check out last week’s post from Sue William Silverman on...Read More

November 10, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Have you ever wanted to write your life story? What’s stopping you?   Today’s guest post by author and teacher Sue William Silverman provides you with five reasons your life will improve by writing memoir.   Enjoy! Rochelle     Write Your...Read More