Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Are you a plotter or pantser? Plotters plan out the scenes in their novels, pantsers fly by the seat of their pants. The saying comes from aviation. One can fly a plane two ways: using one’s instruments or using one’s instincts. Every year during NaNoWriMo, participants claim one or the... Read More

23 Oct 2012

Productivity

Fifteen Minutes a Day Revisited by Rochelle Melander

Last fall, I wrote an article called, “Fifteen Minutes a Day” based on a wonderful idea I found on author Laurie Halse Anderson’s blog. She challenged writers to write fifteen minutes a day (WFMAD). That’s it. There were no additional rules, no word count goals, no projects to complete—just write... Read More

19 Oct 2012

Writers Read

Writers Read: Writing Books by Laura Howard

The bookshelf pictured on the left? It’s just one of my bookshelves dedicated to writing books. On the other side of my office, I have a whole shelf of new writing books to read. And, thanks to Laura Howard’s great post today, I’ll be adding a few more titles to... Read More

17 Oct 2012

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Mining the Public Domain by Rill

Eek! NaNoWriMo starts in two short weeks, and I have NOTHING. Okay, I have a few ideas. But the time I’d dedicated to plotting and character building has been devoured by blogging instead. Thankfully, today’s guest post has some great ideas about how I can mine the public domain and... Read More

16 Oct 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

The Collection Book by Rochelle Melander

Are you a collector? As a child, I collected rocks. I was so dedicated to my extensive collection that when we moved to a new house (which we did often) or a new town (which we did once), I packed up my rocks and moved them with me. In high... Read More

12 Oct 2012

Writers Read

Writers Read: Science Fiction and Fantasy by Rosemary Peek

Every time I receive one of these Writers Read posts, I feel like I’m looking at a big box of delicious cupcakes. My only challenge? Which book to dig into. Luckily, you can safely read every single one of these books without gaining weight. You may forget to wash dishes... Read More

11 Oct 2012

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: 3 Ways Writers Can Make Money from a Blog by Nina Amir

Today I am delighted to welcome Nina Amir to the blog. She’s the author of How to Blog a Book and is joining us to talk about how writers can make money blogging! Now that’s the kind of information we need! Enjoy! Three Ways Writers Can Make Money from a... Read More

10 Oct 2012

National Novel Writing Month, Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Who by Rochelle Melander

Although I love a twisting plot, I tend to fall for books with well-drawn, intriguing characters. If the characters are rich, I find myself quoting them and relaying their experiences to my husband, almost as if they’re real people. I’ve even dreamt about a few of my favorite fictional characters.... Read More