Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

29 April 2020 Dear Writers, Last week, I brought back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. During the pandemic, I have found enormous comfort in reading and writing. It does not remove the fear but it helps me do something with it! Do... Read More

28 Apr 2020

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Karen Voss

April 28, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. Last week, poet Erik Fuhrer wrote about Writing Poetry During the Pandemic. If you have an idea for a post, send... Read More

22 Apr 2020

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Writing Poetry During the Pandemic

Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. If you have an idea for a post, message me on Twitter. Today I’m delighted to welcome poet and writing teacher Erik Fuhrer to... Read More

21 Apr 2020

Writers@Work

A 5-Step Plan for Salvaging an Old Manuscript

April 21, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises. Tomorrow’s post features the poet Erik Fuhrer and his article “Writing Poetry During the Pandemic.” If you have an idea for a... Read More

14 Apr 2020

Author Interviews

Writers@Work: On Writing About History

April 14, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I have amazing news! I’ve joined Bookshop, an online platform that allows you to shop online for the books I recommend. A percentage of your purchase will help support my business and independent bookstores! From now on, all of the... Read More

07 Apr 2020

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Author Karla Manternach on Writing the Middle Grade Novel

April 7, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m thinking about offering more writing workshops, but I’m not sure what topics to offer. If you have suggestions, please take a moment to fill out my Write Now! Coach survey. In mid-April, when I’m sure everyone... Read More

31 Mar 2020

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Debut Novelist Erica Ruth Neubauer

March 31, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m starting week three of my extreme social isolating. I say extreme because I’ve been social isolating for years. But, before the coronavirus hit, I was getting out regularly to shop at the bookstore, teach at the... Read More

24 Mar 2020

Productivity

Write through Worry

March 24, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’ve been working at home for more than 20 years, and I’m struggling to focus. At first, I spent too much time scrolling through my social media feeds, searching for new information and checking on friends. I... Read More