From Poem to Picture Book

October 26, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Greetings!   If you are a teacher or know a teacher, I’m celebrating the National Day On Writing by raffling off three virtual classroom visits. Please check out the post on my blog and share with your... Read More

Creating an Interactive Journal

An Interview with Lauren Smith and Christy Maxey I love The Mindful Dating Journal! When I read it, I found the tips and tools to be immensely helpful. I’m not dating, but I will use the journal to reflect on meetings with new friends, potential clients, and business colleagues. As... Read More

Writing a Historical Mystery

October 5, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I have a favor to ask you (again).   Mightier than the Sword needs some review love. If you’ve read the book or even just skimmed it, please write a review and post it on Amazon. If... Read More

Apply the Brakes and Write More!

September 28, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Today’s tip continues our series on writing productivity based on the book Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life: Train Your Brain to Get More Done in Less Time by Paul Hammerness, M.D., Margaret Moore, and John Hane.... Read More

Writing an #OwnVoices Story

September 21, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I have a favor to ask you.   My new book Mightier than the Sword has been out for almost two months—and it needs some love. If you’ve read the book, please write a review and post... Read More

Creating a Vibrant Freelance Writing Career

September 14, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Are you planning to NaNo?   If so, follow the #NaNoPrepAndWin challenge I’m participating in. Hosted on Instagram by my friend J. Mercer (@Jmercerbooks), the prompt challenge will help you think about characters, their relationships, the setting,... Read More

Promoting Your Book on YouTube

September 7, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   How are you doing with overcoming distraction and writing?   It’s hard work. Mostly because we’re distracted by important tasks. We juggle a whole list of tasks that all scream, “Do this now!” It’s hard to focus... Read More