Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

August 14, 2018 Overcome Distractions and Write By Rochelle Melander May Sarton published Mrs. Stevens Hears the Mermaids Singing, a novel about a poet and writer in the early 60s, long before cell phones and the Internet. Here’s what she said about the main character’s struggle to write: Every single day... Read More

07 Aug 2018

Productivity

The Power of Saying No by Rochelle Melander

The Power of Saying No by Rochelle Melander At the beginning of summer, the days feel open and full of possibility. I feel like I can do it all—and still write. Of course I can’t. When I try to do too much and say yes to obligations that don’t... Read More

31 Jul 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Learning to Adapt by Stef Wade

July 31, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today’s tip offers writing inspiration from Stef Wade, author of the brand new book, A Place for Pluto. I met Stef through SCBWI, where we were in a critique group together. If you live in the Milwaukee area,... Read More

24 Jul 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Inspiration from Bestselling Author Tayari Jones

Writers@Work: Inspiration from Bestselling Author Tayari Jones By Rochelle Melander On Friday evening the writer Tayari Jones, author of the bestselling book, An American Marriage, spoke at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. Her talk inspired me—and I wanted to share some of her wisdom with you. Follow your path... Read More

17 Jul 2018

Productivity

Get It Done: Five Accountability Strategies That Work

Get It Done: Five Accountability Strategies That Work by Rochelle Melander If you hang out with chickens, you’re going to cluck and if you hang out with eagles, you’re going to fly. -Steve Maraboli What stands between you and... Read More

10 Jul 2018

Productivity

How to Write Your Book in Five Minutes a Day by Rochelle Melander

July 12, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, It’s summer, and life seems busier than ever. If you are struggling to find time to write your book or even a short blog post—then today’s tip is for you. Enjoy! Rochelle How to Write... Read More

03 Jul 2018

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: An Interview with David Krugler

July 3, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you have a great big stack of books to read over the holiday? I know it’s just a single day—but I’d hate to be stuck without a book to read. Speaking of good books to read,... Read More

26 Jun 2018

Productivity, Writer's Block

How to Write through Doubt by Rochelle Melander

June 26, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, My clients come to me because they are facing some sort of challenge with their writing. Some need help discovering how to write a book or get published. Others need the accountability that coaching provides. But nearly every... Read More