March 29, 2016   Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy Spring! I’m off this week—spending my time spring cleaning, visiting art museums, and reading. I’ll be treating the whole week as a creative scavenger hunt—a chance for me to explore new ideas and goals. If your writing goals—or writing—need a bit of spring energy, think...Read More

March 22, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, It’s been that kind of a week: everyone has had some version of the creeping crud, including me; the sewer backed up into the basement; and my inner critic seems to be especially disparaging. In spite of these challenges, I’m working on the second draft...Read More

March 15, 2016   Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Greetings! I’ve worked as a writer and editor for nearly twenty years. Despite my experience, I still feel vulnerable when I hire someone to edit my work. When we pour our heart and soul into our books, it’s important to get an editor who will treat...Read More

March 8, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Greetings! I’ve worked as an editor for nearly twenty years. I specialize in helping writers develop and shape their ideas so that they can do the best possible job of communicating their message to readers. Other editors are whizzes at checking arguments for consistency and flow...Read More

March 1, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I’ve had many great editors in my life. I credit them with mentoring and nurturing me throughout my writing career. Their helpful notes and questions have helped me to stretch my writing muscles. Because I’ve published mainly through traditional publishing houses, I’ve always been assigned...Read More

February 23, 2016     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Greetings!   I’m delighted to welcome author Elizabeth Cole to the blog. She has a new book coming out tomorrow, Honor & Roses (Swordcross Knights #1). And today, she’s writing about her approach to research. If you’ve ever felt daunted by research, today’s...Read More

February 16, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Every week, I hear from another writer who is frustrated or blocked. When they do not write, they see it as a personal failure. I’ve been there, too. But in my experience as a writer, teacher, and coach—I’ve learned that writer’s block is simply...Read More

February 9, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Last fall, when I invited you to take my survey on writing business-boosting books, I met several authors. Throughout the next year, I’ll be interviewing many of them about their writing process. For today’s post, I interviewed Betsy Polk and Maggie Ellis Chotas about...Read More

February 2, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Welcome! If writing a book was your New Year’s resolution–has it survived January? Research suggests that only 8 percent of us will succeed at reaching our New Year’s goal. Would you like to be one of them? I’ve helped hundreds of people finish books and projects,...Read More

January 26, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Welcome! As a part of Dream Keepers, I often do a superhero writing class with young writers. We write about the traits of popular superheroes and then we create our own books, teaching others How to Be a Superhero in 6 Easy Steps. After watching...Read More