Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

September 27, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you want to write but constantly put it off—waiting until you have more time and energy and feel less scared? In October, I’m co-teaching a two-session workshop on Overcoming Procrastination and Fear to Write. My colleague Liesel... Read More

20 Sep 2022

Writers@Work

Never Give Up

September 20, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I am so excited. For a long time, I have wanted to team up with my dear friend and colleague Liesel Teversham—and we’re finally doing it! Liesel is an amazing coach who offers support to her clients through... Read More

13 Sep 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Focus: Practice Deep Work

September 13, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Cal Newport coined the term “Deep Work” to talk about the kind of focus people experience when in flow. He wrote, “To build your working life around the experience of flow produced by deep work is a proven path... Read More

06 Sep 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Focus: Commit to Single Tasking

September 6, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I have started a brand-new coaching group for college students who struggle with focus. They might be formally diagnosed with ADHD, or they may just have difficulty overcoming distractions and getting work done on time. If you know... Read More

30 Aug 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Focus: Take Better Breaks

August 30, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do any of your writing tasks scare you? When I wrote to people to ask for blurbs for Mightier Than the Sword, I was nervous. What if they all said no? What if they hated the book?... Read More

23 Aug 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Focus: Dump Distractions

August 23, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you have a project you need help with or a question about publishing? Are you curious about the Writing Accountability Group I’m hosting? I have time in my schedule this week to talk to you! If you’re... Read More

16 Aug 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Focus: Take Small Steps

August 16, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I have been working with an accountability partner for several years now. There are weeks when I get tasks done simply because we are meeting—and I promised her I’d write, send a query letter, or submit a story. It’s always been like... Read More

09 Aug 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Schedule Everything

August 9, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I am back in the office and excited for a new fall of working to help you achieve your dreams! Today’s tip is the second in our series on how to overcome distractions and focus on your... Read More