Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Before the week is out, be a patriot: Encourage a child to fall in love with a book. Apply for a library card. —Linda Campbell, Star-Telegram Staff Writer This week, September 24-October 1, we’re celebrating Banned Books Week. Of course the best way to celebrate banned books is to... Read More

21 Sep 2011

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Imagine Your Best Possible Self

When I was a kid, I used to wish for a crystal ball to tell me what the future held. In those days, I settled for my Magic 8-Ball. Remember those? I’d ask the ball a question, shake it, and then look for it’s answer: “Reply hazy, try again.” or... Read More

16 Sep 2011

Author Interviews

Global Blog Tag: Ten Random Things About Me

I’ve been tagged! Have you ever played a GLOBAL game of tag? Well I’m IT. I have been tagged by author Debra Brenegan. Rules (if you’re tagged): You must be tagged by someone; say who tagged you; list 10 random facts about yourself; tag four more people. Ready or not,... Read More

15 Sep 2011

Productivity

Five Ways to Overcome Monkey Mind

Yesterday morning, I tried to write. But my mind kept jumping from thoughts to tasks to temptations—Facebook, Twitter, cookies, chocolate. I knew my time was limited—I had a full day of coaching calls ahead of me. I couldn’t move my writing time to a better slot later in the day. And... Read More

14 Sep 2011

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Overheard!

We live in a college neighborhood. On the plus side, we have 18 restaurants and several independent bookstores within walking distance. On the negative side, we are often kept up late into the night by the noise from our neighbor’s wild parties. I have to admit, these parties do have... Read More

13 Sep 2011

Editing, Professional Writer

The Habits of Professional Writers: How to Get Hired Back

For the past 11 years, I’ve edited a quarterly devotional periodical. I work with at least one or two new writers a quarter. Some become regular writers. Some never get hired again. All of them were good enough to get hired in the first place. But not every writer has... Read More

07 Sep 2011

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Imagine

Our new dog Sophie joined the family a couple of weeks ago, just in time for my daughter’s 10th birthday. Sophie liked doing two things that Muffin rarely did: jump up on the sofa and go upstairs. Last week, we left our two dogs home alone for the first time ever.... Read More