Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Hey Milwaukee Writers, I hope you’ll consider entering this fabulous contest at Boswell Book Company and then come to the event. There will be prizes for everyone who comes, chocolate, AND lots of tips for succeeding at NaNoWriMo this year. Should be a fun evening.

14 Sep 2012

Writers Read

Writers Read: Books So Good They’ll Make You Cry by Sarah C. Lange

When I read this post last Friday, I went right out to the library and got one of the books. Now don’t be thinking I was hoping for a good cry. I was just hoping for a great book. (Though, I ended up with both.) Sarah Lange has a way... Read More

12 Sep 2012

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Pray Rain Journal by Rochelle Melander

Early in August, Martha Beck wrote a column about getting rid of stuff. Since I’d been madly tearing through my house, dumping books and old clothes into bags, and tossing them in the car for delivery to Goodwill, I paid attention. In her article, she raved about how helpful her... Read More

11 Sep 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Choose YOUR Perfect Writing Project by Rochelle Melander

When I wasn’t traveling this summer, I was tossing. I’ve had this urge to get rid of old stuff—files, books, clothes, furniture, and even a few pairs of shoes. As I toss (yeah, I’m still at it) I know I’m making room for something new. Only, I am not sure... Read More

23 Aug 2012

Book Reviews, Memoir, Writers Read

Writers Read: Memoir by Peggy Riley Thomson

I devour memoirs. My shelves are stacked with the life stories of people who successfully survived brain tumors (I Had Brain Surgery, What’s Your Excuse? by Suzy Becker) and raised chickens in their yard (Still Life with Chickens by Catherine Goldhammer). Imagine my delight when I met another memoir addict!... Read More