Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Greetings, writers! I am delighted to welcome my friend and colleague Michelle Bersell. Michelle and I met several years ago at a writing conference. Recently, I heard Michelle speak on overcoming fear. I asked Michelle to share her thoughts with us as we approach the last third of our NaNoWriMo... Read More

16 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Take an Inspiration Break

I have to admit: I am not good at taking time off. Last week my spiritual director said to me (again), “Too much of a good thing is still too much!” No kidding. When we do too much (even if it is all good stuff), we feel worn down and... Read More

15 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: 6 Things to Do Before Blogging a Book

Today, I am delighted to welcome Nina Amir as my guest blogger. Nina is an author, coach, and the founder of Write Nonfiction in November. She will also be my guest on tomorrow’s Write Now! Mastermind class at 12:00 PM CST. The class is complimentary. Click here to sign up.... Read More

14 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Method to the Madness

Today, I am delighted to welcome Abbey Algiers as my guest blogger. Abbey is a teacher, marathon runner, writer—and a great inspiration to me! Enjoy! Method to the Madness by Abbey Algiers Nine years ago, a friend and I were talking at a party. It was pretty crowded, with loud... Read More

13 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Take Yourself Seriously

The first time I did NaNoWriMo, I created a book cover for my project. I slipped the cover inside the plastic pocket on the outside of the three-ring binder that I was using as a story bible. Every time I looked at that binder, I remembered why I was doing this—to... Read More

12 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Five Must-Haves for Novelists

Last week, I was delighted to read a hilarious blog post by Delia Cabe on the Boston Globe’s web site called, “Ten Must-Haves to Write a Novel in One Month.” Her fun take on NaNoWriMo inspired me to put together a list of my own. I started to put together... Read More

11 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month, Uncategorized

NaNoWriMo: Joyously Prolific

Welcome! Today’s blog features Joyously Prolific blogger Lazette Gifford. And Gifford is prolific! She has done National Novel Writing Month for the past eleven years. She’s here to give you her best advice for making NaNoWriMo fun! Joyously Prolific by Lazette Gifford It’s that time of year again! You can... Read More

10 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Write-A-Thon: Interview with Hal Higdon

When I wrote Write-A-Thon, I was inspired by marathon running. Several close friends have trained for and run half-marathons and marathons. Despite having failed the presidential fitness test every single year in grade school, I have become an avid exerciser and regularly run as part of my daily exercise regimen.... Read More