Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Several years ago, I heard a story about a writer who kept his notes about his novel in a brown paper bag in his office. Every time he had a random thought about the book—a snippet of dialogue or a song lyric, he’d jot it down and toss it in... Read More

02 Oct 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Three Practices to Improve Your Writing by Rochelle Melander

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 barely lift my arms. I spent much of the weekend cleaning the house—squatting to dust baseboards, bending to retrieve dog toys, and running up and... Read More

28 Sep 2012

Writers Read

Writers Read: Books About Fall (and a bonus Apple Cider Recipe) by Jocelyn Koehler

Happy Friday and Happy Fall! Today author Jocelyn Koehler writes about books for Fall (and ooh, what delicious choices!) In addition, she’s giving away three ecopies of her spectacular book of fairy tales, The Way Through the Woods. Check out the instructions below her bio to enter. The contest runs... Read More

26 Sep 2012

National Novel Writing Month, Wednesday Writing Prompt

What do You Love? Planning Your NaNoWriMo Book by Rochelle Melander

Remember what it was like to be in love? I’m talking about those first few weeks or months, when you can barely last a day without each other. You’ll sacrifice work, food, friends, and even sleep to spend a few moments with your beloved. That’s what you need to feel... Read More

25 Sep 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip: The List Book

Hello writers! Before I get to the tip, I have a few announcements for you. Write Now! Mastermind class. Our brand new series of Fall Write Now! Mastermind classes begins tomorrow, September 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM CDT! This month’s guest is C. Hope Clark, author and founder of Funds... Read More

21 Sep 2012

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Contests are one of a Writers Best Tools by C. Hope Clark

Today, I have a real treat for you. Our Write Now! Mastermind guest author, C. Hope Clark, blogs about contests! If you read this and want more information on making money from multiple funding streams, don’t forget to attend the Write Now! Mastermind class next Wednesday, September 26 at 12:00... Read More

19 Sep 2012

Dream Keepers, Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Dream Keepers and the Six-Word Memoir

In 2006, I started Dream Keepers, a writing group for at-risk tweens and teens in the city of Milwaukee. Here’s what my website says about the group: The Dream Keepers Creative Writing Workshop unites parents, teachers, and professional writers-in-residence to teach youth how they can transform their lives and their... Read More

18 Sep 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

What Would You Give Up to Write? by Rochelle Melander

When I travel, I love reading USA Today. I always discover some little tidbit that gets me thinking. Last August, on the way home from our trip south, it was this question posed by USA Today Snapshots®: What would you give up for a year to fulfill the No. 1... Read More