Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

by Rochelle Melander “One of the things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time. Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book or for another book; give it, give it all, give... Read More

29 Sep 2026

Uncategorized

How Community Transforms Writing

by Rochelle Melander In April 1815, Mount Tambora in India erupted, causing catastrophic weather shifts. The ash directed sunlight away from earth and temperatures dropped. The summer of 1816 brought snow, frost, and ice. During that time, eighteen-year-old Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (later Mary Shelly) traveled to Lake Geneva with Percy... Read More

22 Sep 2026

Creativity

When Worry Hits, Write

by Rochelle Melander What’s a lady to do when the floor falls out from under her? Easy answer: She closes her eyes. Imagines a floor where there isn’t one. Pretends that the twitch in her eye is from lack of sleep. Worry. Women Worry. Up all night worrying, I suppose!... Read More

15 Sep 2026

Game Changer

What Will You Always Say Yes To?

by Rochelle Melander Most of us know what we’re never up for. Here’s part of my list: roller coasters, cruises, and cats (I’m sadly allergic). But despite having a clear idea of what we don’t want to do, many of us don’t make time for the activities we’re passionate about—like... Read More

08 Sep 2026

Game Changer

How to Say No

(and Preserve Your Writing Time) by Rochelle Melander “If something is not a “hell, YEAH!,” then it’s a “no!” – James Altucher At the beginning of fall, the days feel open and full of possibility. I feel like I can do it all—all the classes and clients and projects—and still... Read More

01 Sep 2026

Writers Read

How Books Transform Lives

by Rochelle Melander When I was a kid, my reading habit got me into trouble—a lot. My teachers yelled at me for reading under the desk. (Okay, not the smartest move). They warned me of the dangers of reading books that were too old for me. (There’s stuff in there... Read More

25 Aug 2026

Productivity

Write, Fail, Repeat: The Writer’s Guide to Failing Better

by Rochelle Melander “Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail. There’s only make.” —Corita Kent My clients have talked a lot about failure lately. They plan, choose a path, and it doesn’t work out. They insist they’ve failed. I encourage them to think of the situation as... Read More

18 Aug 2026

Author Interviews

Writing a Devotional after Trauma

An Interview with Jane Rubietta Welcome to the blog, Jane! Tell us about your new book, Merge: The Road After Trauma Meets Faith. Rochelle, thank you for this invitation! With a sub-subtitle of “40 ride-along reflections for the detours you didn’t choose,” it’s a book for people trying to get... Read More