Playing with Gratitude by Rochelle Melander Many years ago, I read the book Thanks: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons. Professor Emmons and his colleague Professor Mike McCullough have conducted many gratitude studies. The first looked at the effects of gratitude journaling. All of the participants...Read More
May 5, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How are you doing with working from home? If you’re struggling to overcome the distractions (News! Worry! Children!) and be productive, I can help you. My book, Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity offers exercises to help you discover...Read More
29 April 2020 Dear Writers, Last week, I brought back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. During the pandemic, I have found enormous comfort in reading and writing. It does not remove the fear but it helps me do something with it! Do you have a writing exercise...Read More
April 28, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. Last week, poet Erik Fuhrer wrote about Writing Poetry During the Pandemic. If you have an idea for a post, send it my way. I’d love...Read More
Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. If you have an idea for a post, message me on Twitter. Today I’m delighted to welcome poet and writing teacher Erik Fuhrer to the blog. He’s the author...Read More
April 21, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. Tomorrow’s post features the poet Erik Fuhrer and his article “Writing Poetry During the Pandemic.” If you have an idea for a post, message me on Twitter....Read More
April 14, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I have amazing news! I’ve joined Bookshop, an online platform that allows you to shop online for the books I recommend. A percentage of your purchase will help support my business and independent bookstores! From now on, all of the affiliate links for books will...Read More
April 7, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m thinking about offering more writing workshops, but I’m not sure what topics to offer. If you have suggestions, please take a moment to fill out my Write Now! Coach survey. In mid-April, when I’m sure everyone has had a chance to...Read More
March 31, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m starting week three of my extreme social isolating. I say extreme because I’ve been social isolating for years. But, before the coronavirus hit, I was getting out regularly to shop at the bookstore, teach at the library, attend yoga, and hang...Read More
March 24, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’ve been working at home for more than 20 years, and I’m struggling to focus. At first, I spent too much time scrolling through my social media feeds, searching for new information and checking on friends. I got distracted by all of...Read More
