Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

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

09 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo: Write a Letter!

Need Inspiration? Stop by and you could win a book! Today, I will be a guest on Debra Eckerling’s blog show Write On! Online on Blog Talk Radio (1:00 PM Pacific; 4:00 PM EST). If you need some inspiration or have a burning question, stop by! I’ll be giving away... Read More

08 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Five Ways to Get More from your NaNoWriMo Experience

Today I am delighted to welcome friend and colleague Kelly James-Enger to the Write Now! Coach blog. I’ve long admired Kelly’s ability to write great books fast. Today she is here to share with you her best tips for making the most out of your time. Five Ways to Get... Read More

07 Nov 2011

National Novel Writing Month, Uncategorized

NaNoWriMo: The Plot Thickens!

POSTCARD UPDATE! Welcome to day 7 of NaNo! The postcard giveaway has proved to be so popular, I’ve decided to extend it! I’ll be sending encouraging and FUN postcards to the first 100 people who email me their Write-A-Thon receipt and their address. But you better do it soon—we gotta... Read More