September 5, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   It’s official—we’ve celebrated Labor Day and sent the kids back to school—it’s time to focus on our writing! Woot! Today I’m delighted to welcome author Sandy Brehl to the blog to talk about her new book, Mari’s Hope, as well as the tools and...Read More

August 29, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Today’s tip is the fourth in a series to help you create your book. I’ve talked about how to choose a project, plan it, and connect with others for inspiration and accountability. Today’s tip brings it all together by teaching you the single...Read More

August 22, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, Today’s tip is the third in a series to help you create your book. I’ve talked about how to choose and design a project. Today’s tip will teach you the surprising secret to writing more: connecting with other writers. (Who’d have guessed?) And speaking...Read More

August 15, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Today’s tip is the second in a series to help you design and create your book. Last week, I wrote about how to take advantage of the Fresh Start Effect to start a new project–and how to choose that project. Today’s tip will help...Read More

August 8, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, We’ve had some mighty chilly days this past week. With temperatures dipping into the 50s, I’ve been inspired to start planning for fall! Today’s blog post begins a series about setting and accomplishing your fall goals! Enjoy! Rochelle     Take Advantage of the Fresh...Read More

August 1, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, Happy August! The summer critique group is wrapping up our work this week, and I’m starting to plan fall coaching groups. If you’d like to talk about how individual or group coaching might support you in starting or finishing a project—make an appointment for a...Read More

July 25, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, I had an awesome weekend—mainly because I did something unusual for me: I set aside work and took time to play! I visited multiple art galleries during Milwaukee’s Gallery Night and Day, read a thriller, made art, and napped. Today, I feel energized and ready...Read More

July 18, 2017     Note From Rochelle     Dear Readers,   Last week, I made a big decision. I knew that in order to keep growing my business, I needed wisdom and support. So I hired a coach and joined his coaching group—and now I have a whole cadre of people on my...Read More

July 11, 2017     Note From Rochelle     Dear Readers,   A few nights ago, in the middle of making dinner, daughter called, “Sophie’s in your office again.” Our 14-year-old Cockapoo knows I often keep treats in my office. A few days earlier she’d found a giant cookie in my purse—which she carefully...Read More

July 4, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Happy Independence Day to my US readers!   I became a reader long before I set out to write anything. My reading practice forms a key part of my writing life. Books support, encourage, nurture, and challenge me. Today Jeanette Hurt, author of many...Read More