Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

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

03 May 2022

Writers@Work

How Visual Thinking Improves Writing

May 3, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This past weekend, I saw Carol Burnett perform live. She was one of my childhood heroes, and it was a delight to hear her stories. She told a story that helped me—and it may help you. She... Read More

26 Apr 2022

Productivity

Overcoming Fear to Write

April 26, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This past winter, I’ve taken several scary steps in my writing career. I’ve stepped outside of my comfort zone to write poetry and short stories and revise a novel. Despite years of writing practice, I still quake a... Read More

19 Apr 2022

Publishers@Work

Publishers@Work: Hidden Timber Books

April 19, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, At my house, we celebrated Easter with a tissue box in one hand and a book in the other. We all have colds—but the free weekend offered an opportunity to lie on the couch and read. I read... Read More