Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Today is the first day of National Novel Writing Month. For many of us, that means we will be jumping feet first into a novel-writing project and ignoring our laundry, friends, and work. But what if you don’t write fiction? You can still use the energy and excitement of National... Read More

31 Oct 2011

Write-a-Thon

Countdown to NaNo: Panic!

Sometime on Sunday morning, in between trying to get my kids to do their homework, walking the dogs, and getting ready to take the kids trick or treating, I remembered that National Novel Writing Month was just two days away—and I had not done a thing to prepare! Eek! Then,... Read More

28 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: Last Minute Preparations!

What are you planning to do this weekend? No doubt I will be trick or treating with my children. But I will also be doing my last minute prep. Here are three things you can do this weekend to guarantee that you rock your NaNo. 1. Get snacks. Last summer,... Read More

27 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: Schedule Writing Time

Studies show that people who write down where and how a behavior will occur have a better chance of getting things done. In one study, women were asked to perform a breast self-exam. One group was asked to write down when and where they would do so, while the other... Read More

26 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: Your Writing Space

I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork. —Peter De Vries In 2009, The Guardian ran a wonderful feature called writer’s rooms. In the articles, writers talk about where they write. Even better, there are pictures! Here are some places that famous writers have found to be... Read More

25 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: Your Absolute Yes! List

I am getting myself a pin that says, “No!” Yup, that’s right. Then I won’t even have to think when someone asks me to bake cookies, host a party, lead a fundraiser, chaperone a field trip, or whatever. I will just point to my button and say, “Read it and... Read More

24 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: The Where

Earlier in this blog, I talked about setting the book in a place you’d love to vacation. It’s not a bad idea. Chances are if we like the setting of our novel, our readers will find it a wonderful place to visit, too. Think back to your favorite books. No... Read More

21 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: The Plot

The plot is just a bribe to keep them reading. –Kurt Vonnegot What happens next? It’s the question that keeps many of us reading a book into the wee hours of the morning. It is also the question that you want your readers to be asking of your book. That’s... Read More