How to Write Through Anxiety

by Rochelle Melander “Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”― Corrie Ten Boom Having trouble concentrating this week? You’re not alone. With the United States election looming, seven out of ten adults report that politics are increasing their stress levels. But for many of us,... Read More

Befriend Your Inner Critic

by Rochelle Melander Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us. —Rainer Maria Rilke You know the feeling. You’re settling in for a day of writing, when the inner critic  pipes up, “Why are you wasting your time? You’re never going to be... Read More

Ignite your Inner Cheerleader

by Rochelle Melander Last weekend, I went to the Milwaukee Marathon to cheer on a friend. As I walked to the race, the family and friends of faster runners made their way to their cars. I overheard them talking about the next best place to see their runner. I found... Read More

Overcome Perfectionism

by Rochelle Melander Perfection is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a sh***y first draft. —Anne Lamott Are you a perfectionist? Do you As perfectionists, we’re often... Read More

Proven Keys to Writing a Good Book

by Rochelle Melander I’ve been surprised by the growth of book coaching programs in the past months. I’ve downloaded multiple books that promise me they’ll teach me how to use AI to write a book quickly, how to write a tiny book in a weekend, and more quick fix solutions.... Read More
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