Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

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

17 Mar 2020

Productivity

The Habits of Highly Successful Writers

March 17, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Life is changing quickly. It’s scary. And despite the advice to use this time at home to read, write, and rest–it’s hard to focus. Instead, we may find ourselves worrying about ourselves, our families, our community, and the world.... Read More

10 Mar 2020

Productivity

What If It’s Not Procrastination?

March 10, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and colleague Sandy Freschi to talk about her unique perspective on procrastination. Just over a year ago, I had a Human Design reading from Sandy, and it changed the way I... Read More

03 Mar 2020

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: How Empathy Can Help You Write a Better Story

March 3, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy March! Today I’m delighted to welcome Lauren Casper to the blog. She’s the author of the book Loving Well in a Broken World. Enjoy! Rochelle Writers@Work: How Empathy Can Help You Write a Better Story An... Read More

25 Feb 2020

Uncategorized

Five Myths About Procrastination

February 25, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, When my son was 12, I asked him to test out my newsletter’s sign up feature. He did. And because he’s kind, he hasn’t unsubscribed yet—though I doubt he reads the newsletter. Sam, if you’re reading this:... Read More

18 Feb 2020

Author Interviews, Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Lori Rader Day on Writing through Challenges

18 February 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Did you know that just changing your mindset about a project can help you stop procrastinating? That’s just one of the tips I’ll share with you at my class Procrastination Proof Your Writing Life. You can sign up... Read More