Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

April 18, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, A few years ago, my son gave me the book, You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. When he handed it to me, he said, “Because... Read More

11 Apr 2017

Writers Read

Renew Your Soul with Poetry

April 11, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy National Library Week and National Poetry Month! In honor of both, I’ll be teaching poetry to children at two libraries in Milwaukee. If you have children ages 5-12, bring them by for a class on Picture... Read More

04 Apr 2017

Author Interviews

Writers@Work: An Interview with Jim Higgins

April 4, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, This spring, I’m finding inspiration for writing from the work of other writers—and I’m delighted to share this with you! For today’s tip, I interviewed journalist Jim Higgins, author of the new book Wisconsin Literary Luminaries: From Laura Ingalls... Read More

28 Mar 2017

Author Interviews

Writers@Work: An Interview with Donna Seaman

March 28, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Last week we talked about how to shed what doesn’t work, shift to new practices, and take a single step in a positive direction. If you tried the assignment and struggled—you’re normal! We must work at this:... Read More

21 Mar 2017

Goal Setting

The New New Year!

March 21, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, We’ve been talking about how to ignite our passions, discover new ideas, and create projects that matter. But in order to do any of that, we need to shed what doesn’t work. Today’s tip celebrates spring by... Read More