Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

I am delighted to welcome Stacey Lee to the blog today! She’s the award-winning author of several books for young readers. And she’s coming to Milwaukee! Join Stacey Lee on Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 PM for a very special parent-child event at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. For more information... Read More

02 Apr 2019

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Adopt a Positive Mantra

April 2, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy Day! My brand new book is available (finally!) on Amazon. Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity offers readers an opportunity to tackle their most common creative problems by turning them into... Read More

26 Mar 2019

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with YA Author Silvia Acevedo

March 26, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Are you planning to publish a book but not sure whether to try traditional publishing or go indie? I can help you choose the path that will work best for you. Schedule a consultation to talk through the possibilities. I... Read More

19 Mar 2019

Journaling, Writers@Work

The Power of Morning Pages

March 19, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Tomorrow is the first day of spring. Thanks to longer days, warmer weather, and melting snow, I’m beginning to feel a bit more hopeful. After months of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, I’m looking forward to taking walks outside... Read More

12 Mar 2019

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Author Elise Seyfried

March 12, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today’s tip features an interview with Elise Seyfried, who has created several books by collecting her short, humorous essays. If you’re interested in turning your essays, speeches or blog posts into a book, purchase my class, “Leverage Your Content.”... Read More

05 Mar 2019

Productivity

How to Write a Book Hook

March 5, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you struggle to believe in yourself, find time to write, and overcome writer’s block? You’re in luck! My new book can help you tackle all of those challenges and more. Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination,... Read More

01 Mar 2019

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Great Big Book Sale

March 1, 2019 Dear Writers, Happy March! I’ve never been so happy to see the end of a month. We’ve had it all up here—whipping winds, ice-covered streets and sidewalks, snowy yards, and chilly temperatures. Earlier this week, I stepped on a snow-covered sheet of ice... Read More

26 Feb 2019

Productivity

Ask These Questions Before Writing a Word

Think before Ink: Ask These Questions Before Writing a Word by Rochelle Melander “It’s not the ink—it’s the think.” –Robert Mankoff, New Yorker Cartoon editor My clients often complain about showing up to write and discovering they have nothing to say. They stare at the page, jot down... Read More