January 16, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Do you have a story to tell? Do you struggle to write regularly and wish you had an accountability partner? Do you worry you’re not good enough to succeed? The Write-A-Thon Critique group will help you evaluate your work, write regularly and finish...Read More

January 9, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Why do you write?   That’s it.   That’s the question that will transform your writing. If you want to know WHY that question is so powerful, read today’s tip.   But first, let me tell you how I answered that question. From my...Read More

How to Do The One Thing that Matters Most By Rochelle Melander   When asked, “How do you write?” I invariably answer, “one word at a time.” —Stephen King   In the book, The One Thing, authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, write about the focusing question:   What’s the one thing I can do,...Read More

December 26, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, I’m off this week—catching up on some much-needed sleep, reading, and writing. I’ll be back next week with a brand new tip—and a few ideas for how you can make 2018 your best writing year ever! Today, I’m delighted to welcome Milwaukee-area writer Marjorie Pagel...Read More

December 19, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Where did the year go? I’m planning my offerings for next year, and I still need your help. What sorts of programs and tools would be most helpful to you? Take the survey, and you’ll be entered to win one of five $10...Read More

December 12, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   I’m planning my offerings for next year, and need your help. What sorts of programs and tools would be most helpful to you? Take the survey, and enter to win one of five $10 gift cards to Starbucks. Today’s tip will help you stop...Read More

December 5, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Have you started planning for the New Year? If you’re hoping to start a blog or write a book, I can help. I can support you in planning your project, creating a writing schedule, and overcoming obstacles. From now until the end of December,...Read More

November 28, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed all of the post-holiday shopping specials. And I’ve got an extra-cool cyber coaching special for you.   As we reflect on the year past and plan for the new one, it’s important to line...Read More

November 21, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   This week we celebrate the American Thanksgiving and the kick off to the holiday season. I hope you will carve out time this holiday season to reflect on your life and write!   Today’s post is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released new book,...Read More

November 14, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Do you have a writing tribe? People you hang out with and talk writing and publishing? Do you have people to critique your work and offer support when things get tough? Today I’m delighted to welcome bestselling author Julie Cantrell to the blog...Read More