Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Writers@Work: Writing a Mystery Series An Interview with Author Patricia Skalka Welcome to the blog. Can you tell readers about your Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery series? Of course, I love to talk about the books! Growing up, I read the standard mysteries, but it wasn’t until... Read More

12 May 2020

Productivity

Three Hurdles to Writing (And How to Overcome Them)

May 12, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, It’s my birthday week! In celebration, I lowered the price of my ebook, Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity. If you need a tool to figure out how to get stuff done,... Read More

06 May 2020

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Playing with Gratitude

Playing with Gratitude by Rochelle Melander Many years ago, I read the book Thanks: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons. Professor Emmons and his colleague Professor Mike McCullough have conducted many gratitude studies. The first looked at the effects of gratitude... Read More

05 May 2020

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Food and Beverage Writer Jeanette Hurt

May 5, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How are you doing with working from home? If you’re struggling to overcome the distractions (News! Worry! Children!) and be productive, I can help you. My book, Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity offers... Read More

29 Apr 2020

Writers@Work

Steps to Success: Becoming a Picture Book Writer

29 April 2020 Dear Writers, Last week, I brought back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. During the pandemic, I have found enormous comfort in reading and writing. It does not remove the fear but it helps me do something with it! Do... Read More

28 Apr 2020

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Karen Voss

April 28, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. Last week, poet Erik Fuhrer wrote about Writing Poetry During the Pandemic. If you have an idea for a post, send... Read More

22 Apr 2020

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Writing Poetry During the Pandemic

Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. If you have an idea for a post, message me on Twitter. Today I’m delighted to welcome poet and writing teacher Erik Fuhrer to... Read More

21 Apr 2020

Writers@Work

A 5-Step Plan for Salvaging an Old Manuscript

April 21, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. Tomorrow’s post features the poet Erik Fuhrer and his article “Writing Poetry During the Pandemic.” If you have an idea for a... Read More