August 9, 2022     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   I am back in the office and excited for a new fall of working to help you achieve your dreams!   Today’s tip is the second in our series on how to overcome distractions and focus on your... Read More

August 2, 2022     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   I am off this week—but never fear, I will be back in the office next week.   I don’t know about you, but I am having trouble focusing. So, I decided to create a newsletter series on the... Read More

July 26, 2022     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Happy Birthday to Mightier than The Sword! Tomorrow the book turns one—and what a year it has been. It’s won two awards and was named a finalist for a third: 2021 Cybils Award Winner for Middle Grade Nonfiction 2021 Council... Read More

July 12, 2022   What My Heroes Taught Me About Writing: James Baldwin By Rochelle Melander   During the pandemic, my quiet home office became the household hub. My husband and college student children stopped by multiple times a day to check in. (When are you going to be on... Read More

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