Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

June 28, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today I’m delighted to welcome Mary Allen to the blog to talk about her new book The Deep Limitless Air: A Memoir in Pieces. And if you live in the Milwaukee area, I’ll be interviewing her live at... Read More

21 Jun 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

What I Learned from Octavia Butler

June 21, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today’s tip is the second post in the series: What My Literary Heroes Taught Me About Writing. Earlier this month I wrote about Ida Wells. Today, I’m sharing how Octavia Butler mastered her mindset. Happy writing, Rochelle,... Read More

14 Jun 2022

Writers Read

Writer’s Recommend: Stephanie Wildman

June 14, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This summer’s tips will be filled with series—book recommendations from some of the authors who’ve been on the blog in the last couple of years, productivity tips, and a special series on what I’ve learned from my favorite... Read More

07 Jun 2022

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

What I Learned from Ida Wells

June 7, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This summer’s tips will be filled with series—book recommendations from some of the authors who’ve been on the blog in the last couple of years, productivity tips, and a special series on what I’ve learned from my favorite... Read More

31 May 2022

Editing

What Editors Wish You Knew

May 31, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m expanding my coaching practice to include ADHD coaching. To help people get to know what I do, I recorded an interview with the amazing ADHD coach Tina Hart. Check out our conversation and share it with your circle.... Read More

24 May 2022

Editing

Revising for Word Choice

May 24, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you correct the grammar of your favorite television characters or songs? When the guys from One Direction croon, “Nothing can come between you and I,” I shout back, “you and me!” It doesn’t change a thing, but... Read More

17 May 2022

Editing

Cut to the Chase: Tools for Revision

May 17, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, No matter what you write, learning how to revise will help you produce a successful manuscript. Read on to find tools for revision. Happy writing, Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach Cut to the Chase: Tools for... Read More