Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Welcome writers! We are counting down to the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It). Why write-a-thon? Because: 1. Deadlines work. 2. It’s cheaper than therapy. 3. You have something to say. 4. We need to hear your... Read More

07 Oct 2011

Write-a-Thon

Why Write-A-Thon: We need to hear your story!

We are counting down to the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It). Why write-a-thon? Because we need to hear your story. A few weeks ago, there was a picture making it’s way around Facebook. In it, a woman was... Read More

06 Oct 2011

Write-a-Thon

Why Write-A-Thon: You Have Something to Say

We are counting down to the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon with a series of blog posts on “Why Write-A-Thon?” Why would anybody do something so insane as attempting to write a book in less than a month? Today’s reason features an excerpt from Write-A-Thon: You have something to... Read More

05 Oct 2011

Write-a-Thon

Why Write-A-Thon? It’s Cheaper than Therapy

We’re counting down the reasons to participate in a write-a-thon as we count down to the release of my new book, Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It). Reason #2: Writing is cheaper than therapy! The pen is mightier than the sword. — Edward... Read More

04 Oct 2011

Uncategorized, Write-a-Thon

Why Write-A-Thon? You Need a Deadline!

I am one of those people who thrive on deadlines. Nothing brings on inspiration more readily than desperation. —Harry Shearer The secret of becoming a writer is to write, write and keep on writing. —Ken MacLeod Today we begin the countdown to the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon: Write... Read More

30 Sep 2011

Uncategorized, Write-a-Thon

Get Your Name in Print: Write Now!

Calling all bloggers! I am gearing up for the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It)—and I need your help! I am looking for bloggers to provide guest posts before and during National Novel Writing Month. Check out what... Read More

28 Sep 2011

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Stop to Smell the Weeds

I have two dogs. Muffin, our first dog, is an old guy who stops to mark just about every fire hydrant and tree he passes. When we got Sophie, I thought that she might speed up our walks a little. After all, girls don’t stop every six seconds to mark... Read More

27 Sep 2011

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Write More

The more you write, the more you write. —Rochelle Melander An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. —Isaac Newton Here’s what I’ve noticed about exercise. The more... Read More