Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

May 29, 2018 The Push and Pull of Writing Prompts By Christi Craig I have a love-hate relationship with writing prompts. On one hand, I see them as a critical component to the work. They serve as warm-ups in each of the classes I teach, as... Read More

22 May 2018

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with J. Mercer

May 22, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Today, I am delighted to welcome author J. Mercer to talk about her brand new book, After They Go and give you some tips on plotting. Pro Tip: Buy the book. It features great characters in an idyllic setting... Read More

15 May 2018

Productivity

Protect Your Most Valuable Writing Resource: You!

May 15, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, It’s my birthday today! Yipee! In honor of my birthday, I invited some of my writing friends to offer tips on self-care for writers. Enjoy! Rochelle Protect Your Most Valuable Writing Resource: You! By Rochelle Melander ... Read More

08 May 2018

Marketing

Writers@Work: An Interview with Marketing Expert Mike Farley

May 8, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Do you need a book to boost your business but don’t have time to write it? Check your computer: you may have already written it. Blog posts, articles and speeches can all be compiled into a book. If... Read More

01 May 2018

Blogging, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Build Your Platform through Guest Blogging

May 1, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy May Day! It’s my birthday month! Yipee! In honor of my birthday, I’m slashing the price of my most popular coaching program! Yup, the Writer Mentoring Package is just $587 through the month of May. You... Read More

24 Apr 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Setbacks and Successes

April 24, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Success. We all want it. But sometimes setbacks slow our progress, and we get discouraged. Every writer faces challenges. Sometimes those setbacks come from outside of us—rejections from agents and editors or negative feedback from our first readers. At... Read More

17 Apr 2018

Marketing

Why You Need to Test Market Your Book Idea…and How to Do It

April 17, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with a writer’s group in Gurnee, IL, about how to start a blog. In that talk, I shared how blogs can be a helpful tool for test marketing a book idea.... Read More

10 Apr 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Amy Scher

April 10, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy Spring! I’ve got an unexpected opening in my editing schedule. If you need help getting your manuscript ready for submission or publication, consider hiring me. I’m an experienced editor and can help you get your project ready... Read More