by Rochelle Melander I’m always looking for something to spark my creativity and help me think differently about writing. When I happened across the 100-day project this past week, I felt that little zing: perhaps this could be it. Perhaps this could be the thing that helps writers get out of a slump. Read on...Read More
December 12, 2023 Note From Rochelle Dear writers, Most of the groups I belong to have wrapped up for the year, including the Goddess group. I miss them. These groups have helped me to stay focused, write more, and stay encouraged. If you’ve been feeling lonely and discouraged about writing, consider joining the Writing Accountability...Read More
The marathon lifestyle promotes doing rather than watching…by adopting the marathon lifestyle you can confront your own lions, be your own hero, fight your own battles, challenge yourself. —Richard Benyo When I got out of bed Monday morning, I felt like I’d run a marathon or something. My leg muscles were sore, and I could...Read More
June 20, 2023 Note From Rochelle Dear writers, Since January, I’ve revised a novel and written a new one; written and revised several picture books, and written half a dozen poems. I owe my productivity to meeting with my accountability partners every single week. Sharing my weekly goals with them and then having to report...Read More
November 13, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, When I was a kid, I often did my homework with friends. Although we probably goofed off as much as we worked, the time always went faster—and we always finished our homework. That’s the principle behind write-ins: when you write with another...Read More
How Procrastination Can Boost Creativity by Rochelle Melander Are you a procrastinator or a pre-crastinator? Procrastinators put off doing the big things, sometimes until the last minute. Pre-crastinators get stuff done quickly—although not always the right stuff—way ahead of deadlines. How Pre-Crastination Kills Creativity I’m a precrastinator. I get stuff done…early. If I have a...Read More
