Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

How Procrastination Can Boost Creativity by Rochelle Melander Are you a procrastinator or a pre-crastinator? Procrastinators put off doing the big things, sometimes until the last minute. Pre-crastinators get stuff done quickly—although not always the right stuff—way ahead of deadlines. How Pre-Crastination Kills Creativity I’m a precrastinator. I get stuff... Read More

17 Jan 2018

Promotion

Join the Write Now! Coach Critique Group

Dear writers, I’m excited by how well the first Write Now! Coach Critique Group has gone over the last six months. I’ve watched the members make huge strides in finding their voices and finishing their projects. I’m currently a member of another critique group. Each session... Read More

16 Jan 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with Content Creation Coach Sarah Schwab

January 16, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Do you have a story to tell? Do you struggle to write regularly and wish you had an accountability partner? Do you worry you’re not good enough to succeed? The Write-A-Thon Critique group will help you evaluate your... Read More

09 Jan 2018

Productivity

The One Question that will Transform Your Writing

January 9, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Why do you write? That’s it. That’s the question that will transform your writing. If you want to know WHY that question is so powerful, read today’s tip. But first, let me tell you how I... Read More

02 Jan 2018

Productivity

How to Do The One Thing that Matters Most

How to Do The One Thing that Matters Most By Rochelle Melander When asked, “How do you write?” I invariably answer, “one word at a time.” —Stephen King In the book, The One Thing, authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, write about the focusing question: What’s the... Read More

26 Dec 2017

Professional Writer

Ready for 2018? Five Action Verbs for Every Writer

December 26, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, I’m off this week—catching up on some much-needed sleep, reading, and writing. I’ll be back next week with a brand new tip—and a few ideas for how you can make 2018 your best writing year ever! Today, I’m delighted to... Read More

19 Dec 2017

Book Reviews

The Holiday Reading List

December 19, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Where did the year go? I’m planning my offerings for next year, and I still need your help. What sorts of programs and tools would be most helpful to you? Take the survey, and you’ll be entered to... Read More

12 Dec 2017

Productivity

Make this Small Shift and Write More

December 12, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, I’m planning my offerings for next year, and need your help. What sorts of programs and tools would be most helpful to you? Take the survey, and enter to win one of five $10 gift cards to Starbucks. Today’s... Read More