Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

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

20 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown to NaNo: The Who

Maybe one of the best part of the write-a-thon is choosing who you get to spend it with. I’m not talking about your NaNo buddies, though they are important. I am talking about the characters in your book. These will be your most constant companions for the next month. You... Read More

19 Oct 2011

National Novel Writing Month

Countdown To NaNo: Get The Basics

When we travel, I buy postcards. I rarely send any. I think about it. Sometimes I even take addresses and stamps with me. But, I usually end up bringing all those postcards home and stuffing them in the stationary drawer. So, what should I do with all of those treasures?... Read More

18 Oct 2011

Write-a-Thon

Why Write-A-Thon? It’s Your Passion!

Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It) is here. Come to the launch party tonight at 7:00 PM at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee, WI! Stop back here tomorrow to learn how you can win something just by buying the book! Why Write-A-Thon? For... Read More