Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

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

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

03 Apr 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: How to Use Poetry to Improve Your Writing

April 3, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy Spring! Do you need help getting your manuscript ready for submission or publication? I’m an experienced editor and can help you shape your project into the best possible product. If you’re interested in learning more, book... Read More

27 Mar 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Children’s Book Author Janet Halfmann

March 27, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy Spring! The start of spring signifies new beginnings. If creating a blog or finishing a book is on your to-do list, I can help you achieve your goal. As a coach, I can give you tools... Read More

20 Mar 2018

Productivity

The Fear of Success by Bruce Elkin

March 20, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, What’s keeping you from your writing? If you’re complaining you don’t have enough time to write, procrastinating when you do have time, or experiencing blocks when you face the blank page, you may be experiencing fear. When that... Read More

13 Mar 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Kathryn Haueisen on Becoming an Author

March 13, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, There’s still time to sign up for the Inspired Life Summit. My talk will be live tomorrow. If you want to hear me—along with 13 extraordinary experts—please sign up here: Inspired Life Summit. For today’s tip, I’m thrilled... Read More