August 2, 2016   Note From the Write Now! Coach   Dear Writers, Over the years, I’ve worked with many clients who’ve experienced writer’s block, become stuck on research questions, or had difficulty finishing projects. Though I work to craft a unique solution for each client, I’ve noticed that some tools help many people get...Read More

July 26, 2016    Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I’m on my annual social media sabbatical. Today’s tip returns to my #WritersRead series with recommendations about mystery series! Happy Writing (and Reading)! Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach   #WritersRead: Love Inspector Gamache? Read these Mysteries While Waiting for A Great Reckoning  By Rochelle Melander...Read More

July 19, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I’m on my annual social media sabbatical. Today’s tip is about how books transform lives. It’s a good thing to remember—especially since we write the books the whole world reads! Happy Writing! Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach     #WritersRead: Books Transform Lives by Rochelle...Read More

July 12, 2016 Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I’m getting ready for my annual social media sabbatical. It’s probably the best—and hardest thing—I do. For two weeks, I don’t check email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. And although I return to a mountain of email, it’s worth it. I’m able to take time to read,...Read More

July 5, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Every year, I think: THIS summer will be different. I’ll prepare for the transitions, I’ll make a plan, I’ll sail right through it! Yeah, right. Like every other year, I’ve struggled to write in the midst of changing schedules, sick kids, and my own desire to get...Read More

June 28, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, As summer gets into full swing, it’s time once again for the summer reading list. But first, I have a few hints on how you can make time to read. And, at the end of a post, you’ll have a chance to win one of...Read More

June 21, 2016     Note From Rochelle       Dear writers, Happy Summer! Yesterday, we celebrated the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Thanks to the warm days, I’ve been able to write on my porch. I’ve been surprised at how a change of venue has affected my writing. I often...Read More

June 14, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   School’s out for summer! (Finally!) I’ve finished my artist residency, started leading the summer Write-A-Thon coaching group, and am claiming more time to write. Later this week, I’m taking a few days off to work on revising my mystery novel.   How about you?...Read More

June 7, 2016     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Happy June!   Long before I wrote books, I was an avid reader. In the early 1990s, as I began to imagine a writing career, I started recording the books I read in a Day-Timer binder (see image on left). (And though I’m...Read More

Do You Make These Simple Mistakes When Setting Goals? by Rochelle Melander   Last week, you wrote about what you want to accomplish this summer. Some of you want to write a book. Others have blogs, articles and poems to write. Today’s tip will help you hone your goals so that you can cross the...Read More