June 5, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   It’s June, and that means we’re nearly halfway through the year. How are you doing on your goal to stick to a writing schedule, start your book, or finally submit that manuscript to an agent? If you’re procrastinating because you are fearful or...Read More

May 29, 2018     The Push and Pull of Writing Prompts By Christi Craig   I have a love-hate relationship with writing prompts.   On one hand, I see them as a critical component to the work. They serve as warm-ups in each of the classes I teach, as a way for participants to...Read More

May 22, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Today, I am delighted to welcome author J. Mercer to talk about her brand new book, After They Go and give you some tips on plotting. Pro Tip: Buy the book. It features great characters in an idyllic setting with lots of drama and...Read More

May 15, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, It’s my birthday today! Yipee! In honor of my birthday, I invited some of my writing friends to offer tips on self-care for writers.   Enjoy! Rochelle     Protect Your Most Valuable Writing Resource: You! By Rochelle Melander   Writing requires an enormous amount...Read More

May 8, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Do you need a book to boost your business but don’t have time to write it? Check your computer: you may have already written it. Blog posts, articles and speeches can all be compiled into a book. If that’s of interest to you,...Read More

April 24, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, Success. We all want it. But sometimes setbacks slow our progress, and we get discouraged. Every writer faces challenges. Sometimes those setbacks come from outside of us—rejections from agents and editors or negative feedback from our first readers. At other times, we’re doing battle...Read More

April 17, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with a writer’s group in Gurnee, IL, about how to start a blog. In that talk, I shared how blogs can be a helpful tool for test marketing a book idea. Today’s tip talks about why...Read More

April 10, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Happy Spring!   I’ve got an unexpected opening in my editing schedule. If you need help getting your manuscript ready for submission or publication, consider hiring me. I’m an experienced editor and can help you get your project ready for a wider audience. If...Read More

April 3, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Happy Spring!   Do you need help getting your manuscript ready for submission or publication? I’m an experienced editor and can help you shape your project into the best possible product. If you’re interested in learning more, book a complimentary consultation. It’s the...Read More

March 27, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Happy Spring!   The start of spring signifies new beginnings. If creating a blog or finishing a book is on your to-do list, I can help you achieve your goal. As a coach, I can give you tools to help you overcome procrastination...Read More