Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Book Recommendation My favorite fantasy is probably the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series by Laini Taylor. I was floored and humbled by her world-building and felt like it hit me at every turn. When I thought she’d be done coming up with awesome new things, she’d do it... Read More

20 Oct 2020

National Novel Writing Month

Do you NaNo?

October 20, 2020 Do you NaNo? By Rochelle Melander Do you NaNoWriMo? The National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo) event brings people together to do one wild and crazy task: write a 50,000-word book in a month. I’ve done it nearly every year for a decade, and have used... Read More

13 Oct 2020

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Writing Historical Fiction

October 13, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This fall, I’d like to feature more interviews with writers. If you’re a writer who has a book coming out, who has landed an agent, or who has a unique take on writing—email me. We’ll get you... Read More

06 Oct 2020

Productivity

How to Defeat Distraction

October 6, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m still looking for authors who’d like to share their favorite books for my Friday #WritersRead feature. If you’re a published author and have a book you’d like to share with readers, check out my call for writers... Read More

29 Sep 2020

Productivity

Writing Advice from the Pros

September 29, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy Fall! We’re having warmer than usual weather here in Milwaukee, which has given me the opportunity to sit on the porch to write. I’m completing revisions on my new book—my first book for children—so I’ve... Read More

22 Sep 2020

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Transforming Grief Through Writing

September 22, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This fall, I’d like to feature more interviews with writers. If you’re a writer who has a book coming out, who has landed an agent, or who has a unique take on writing—email me. We’ll get you... Read More

21 Sep 2020

Uncategorized

#WritersRead: Call for Guest Posts

#WritersRead Call for Guest Posts I need you! In the midst of this crazy world, having a good book to read helps me face the day. (Well, so does my family and writing and the beautiful flowers. But still: I could not live without books.) I created the #WritersRead hashtag... Read More

15 Sep 2020

Productivity

Get Accountable and Write More

September 15, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How’d you do with taking small steps? For me and my clients, having a friend or coach to keep us accountable can be extremely helpful. Would you be interested in an accountability coaching group? I am... Read More