November 3, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers, It’s on! National Novel Writing Month began Sunday, right along with the end of Daylight Savings Time (for most of us). You can now purchase Halloween candy at a discount. (Yay!) What’s holding you back from writing your blockbuster novel, radical self help...Read More

October 27, 2020     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Today, I’m delighted to welcome Juneau Black, the writing team of Jocelyn Koehler and Sharon Nagel, back to the blog! They’re here to talk about their third installment in the Shady Hollow Mystery Series, Mirror Lake. And if you want to hear more,...Read More

  Book Recommendation My favorite fantasy is probably the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series by Laini Taylor. I was floored and humbled by her world-building and felt like it hit me at every turn. When I thought she’d be done coming up with awesome new things, she’d do it again, and then again, and...Read More

October 20, 2020   Do you NaNo? By Rochelle Melander   Do you NaNoWriMo? The National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo) event brings people together to do one wild and crazy task: write a 50,000-word book in a month. I’ve done it nearly every year for a decade, and have used it to write several novels,...Read More

October 13, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   This fall, I’d like to feature more interviews with writers. If you’re a writer who has a book coming out, who has landed an agent, or who has a unique take on writing—email me. We’ll get you scheduled for a post!  ...Read More

October 6, 2020     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   I’m still looking for authors who’d like to share their favorite books for my Friday #WritersRead feature. If you’re a published author and have a book you’d like to share with readers, check out my call for writers on the blog: Today’s post...Read More

September 29, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Happy Fall!   We’re having warmer than usual weather here in Milwaukee, which has given me the opportunity to sit on the porch to write. I’m completing revisions on my new book—my first book for children—so I’ve had plenty to work on!...Read More

September 22, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   This fall, I’d like to feature more interviews with writers. If you’re a writer who has a book coming out, who has landed an agent, or who has a unique take on writing—email me. We’ll get you scheduled for a post!  ...Read More

#WritersRead Call for Guest Posts I need you! In the midst of this crazy world, having a good book to read helps me face the day. (Well, so does my family and writing and the beautiful flowers. But still: I could not live without books.) I created the #WritersRead hashtag many years ago so that...Read More

September 15, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   How’d you do with taking small steps? For me and my clients, having a friend or coach to keep us accountable can be extremely helpful.   Would you be interested in an accountability coaching group? I am considering starting one, but I’d...Read More