Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Today, I am delighted to welcome Janice Hardy to The Write Now! Coach Blogs. Janice is the author of three books of fantasy. Today she is here to teach us how to move from a great idea to a workable plot. Enjoy! Look! It’s an Idea: Going From Premise to... Read More

15 Dec 2011

Book Reviews, Writing Books

Books For Writers

Need some more ideas for books to give the writers in your life? Here are three great options. And here’s the best part: I’m giving away a copy of each book! Read on to learn how you can win. For the writer who wants to make more money. A few... Read More

14 Dec 2011

Book Reviews, Uncategorized

Inspiring Gifts for Writers

So it’s Wednesday, otherwise known as writing prompt day over here at Write Now! Coach. Instead of offering a prompt today, I’m providing a list of great books to inspire the writers on your list to keep writing! You may also decide to buy these for yourself, and I think that’s... Read More

09 Dec 2011

Productivity

The Art of Procrastination

I’m delighted to welcome my friend and colleague Peg Rousar-Thompson to the blog. Last summer at WriteCamp Milwaukee, she spoke about the art of procrastination—and I thought it would make a great blog post. Enjoy! The Art of Procrastination by Peg Rousar-Thompson I procrastinate. It’s probably what I do best. And... Read More

08 Dec 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo Virtual Party Winners!

Yes, we have winners for the NaNoWriMo Write-A-Thon Virtual party! Congrats to all who wrote and finished their NaNoWriMo project. You rock and deserve HEAPS of prizes. So if you did not win in this round of prizes, you have my permission to splurge on something decadent: chocolate, wine, a... Read More

07 Dec 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Rest and Recover!

The day after I finished NaNoWriMo, I got up early and wrote. But I was tired. Here’s what author and marathon runner Hal Higdon says about a runner’s need for recovery: “Generally, it takes a minimum of two to three weeks for the body to recover from the strain of... Read More

01 Dec 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Join the Virtual Party!

Hey fellow NaNo winners: have you started celebrating yet? I have. On Tuesday night, I went to a Brandi Carlile concert. On Wednesday, I took the morning off to see the Impressionism exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum. I’d hoped to have a party to commemorate this year’s NaNoWriMo win—or... Read More

30 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Come to the (Virtual) Party!

Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing. —Melinda Haynes Sometime late Monday morning, I crossed the NaNoWriMo finish line with 51,583 words. How did I celebrate? I had pizza night on Monday instead of Friday. Yesterday morning I got up before the sun,... Read More