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

May 24, 2016   Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Last Friday, I took a day trip to the Shedd Aquarium. One of my favorite parts was watching Nickel swim around the Caribbean Reef exhibit. I was struck by the fact that Nickel seemed to have a friend, a fish who tagged along, enjoying the peace...Read More

January 12, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Welcome! This year I’m dedicated to helping you tackle your procrastination habit and finish your book. If you’d like to talk to me about what support you need in 2016, visit my website and schedule a 30-minute consultation at no cost and no obligation to you! Speaking...Read More

January 5, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Welcome! Today’s my first day back at work after the holidays. Of course, I haven’t taken down decorations or written thank you notes. I need to do the laundry, review the hundreds of emails in my inbox, and plan for the New Year. Maybe you’re...Read More

December 29, 2015   Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Welcome! I’m taking a few weeks off from work to read and write and spend time with my family. If all is going according to plan, I’m in Three Pines right now with Armand Gamache and friends.  I’ll be back in the office on January 5,...Read More

When we take a trip, we rent condos or homes. The practice gives us more space and saves us money on food. It’s also often cheaper than a hotel room. And, as a result, we’ve been able to stay in real neighborhoods and get a feel for the city we’re visiting. After a few condo...Read More

He would like to be capable of writing as he thinks, quickly, without effort, the word as agile and dynamic as athletes in a race, jumping over hurdles, one after the other, go, go, go, flying towards the finishing post, faster than the disgust limping behind him. —Filippo Bologna We desperately yearn to write that...Read More

Finding yourself doesn’t require that you fly to Tibet, join a convent, or build a meditation room. Just consistently keep a minimal commitment to empty time.  —Martha Beck You’ve done a lot of thinking about what you want to achieve in 2014 already. In the coming week, I want you to spend time imagining what...Read More

In his writings, a wise Italian says that the best is the enemy of the good. —Voltaire I’ve been struggling with the whole New Year’s resolution thing. While I catch glimpses of what I might want to do in the New Year, I am resisting putting anything into writing. Part of my struggle comes from...Read More

Last week on Facebook, someone shared a blog post from Marc and Angel Hack Life titled, 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. While I agreed with much of the post, I was not crazy about #11: Stop being idle. As I read Marc and Angel’s explanation—it seems that what they really want the reader...Read More