Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

February 12, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m so thankful to my critique group. Because of them, I’ve written three new picture books in the last year. Without the deadlines and their encouragement, I’m not sure I would have taken time from my busy schedule to... Read More

05 Feb 2019

Productivity

Overcome Your Fear of the Blank Page

February 5, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How are you doing with meeting your writing goals? If you are struggling to find the time and focus to write—don’t worry. I’ve got tools—loads of them. I’ll be presenting my 15 core practices for writing regularly at today’s workshop,... Read More

31 Jan 2019

Goal Setting

How Are You Doing with that Resolution?

My yoga class is still packed. But I’ve noticed that the gym is a little emptier than it was a few weeks ago. And the grocery store is often sold out of my favorite cookies. According to U.S. News and World Report, by the 2nd week in February, 80 percent... Read More

29 Jan 2019

Writers@Work

The Writing Habits of Successful Authors

January 29, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy New Year! I have several opportunities coming up for you to get support with your writing. The next session of the Writing Goddesses support group starts in February. I have room for 2 or 3 more people. If... Read More

22 Jan 2019

Productivity

How Bullet Journaling Can Boost Writing Productivity

January 22, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy New Year! Each time I attend my coaching group meetings or chat with a colleague, I realize how much I need the support of other people to accomplish my writing goals. If you’re looking for something similar, consider applying... Read More

15 Jan 2019

Productivity

Why It’s Hard to Find Time to Write and How to Do it Anyway

Why It’s Hard to Find Time to Write and How to Do it Anyway By Rochelle Melander Many people set the New Year’s Resolution of writing more. Some want to write something big—a book, a blog, or even a speech. Others just want to make writing a daily habit.... Read More

08 Jan 2019

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Dr. Kate Dow about Fear-Less

January 8, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, So it’s a brand new year with shiny new goals, but it may feel a little bit like nothing has changed. We may have new dreams and new projects to complete, but unless we change our habits, nothing in our... Read More

01 Jan 2019

Goal Setting

The Five Biggest New Year’s Resolution Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

January 1, 2019 The Five Biggest New Year’s Resolution Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Rochelle Melander Mistake #1: Setting a “Should” Resolution If you’ve got a resolution that leaves you feeling, “meh,” then you might be caught in the “should” trap. We set these resolutions because... Read More