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Note From Rochelle Dear writers, If you’re struggling to focus (and who isn’t?) this is the perfect time to try the Show Up and Write sessions. I’m doing a special session that combines the Writing Accountability Group and Show Up and Write on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00 AM CT... Read More

Why You Need a Plan B

by Rochelle Melander “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me.” –Oprah Winfrey “In general, things either work out or they don’t, and if they don’t, you figure out something else, a plan B. There’s nothing wrong with plan B.” ― Dick Van Dyke Every writer will get rejected repeatedly. If... Read More

Boost Your Author Income

An Interview with Sharon Woodhouse by Rochelle Melander Hi, Sharon, Welcome to the blog! And congrats on your new book. Can you tell us about The Profitable Author? Thanks, Rochelle! Everything in The Profitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books is based in my personal experience... Read More

How to Write when the World is on Fire

By Rochelle Melander I’ve spent the last week under the weather, first with the Norovirus, then with a cold. The only benefit to being sick has been my need to rest—and stay offline. It’s tempting to spend every moment scouring the news, listening to the pundits, seeking signs of hope... Read More

Use the Difficulty

By Rochelle Melander ˆ The Exceptional is always usual And the Usual exceptional. To choose what is difficult all one’s days As if it were easy, that is faith. Joseph, praise. —W.H. Auden, For the Time Being My coach played a clip of Michael Caine talking about his philosophy, “Use... Read More