Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

December 8, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Greetings! I’ve just survived another crazy holiday weekend, where I was busy from dawn until long past dusk without accomplishing any of my own decorating or baking, let alone writing. I’d hoped to have my annual book recommendation article ready for... Read More

01 Dec 2015

Book Reviews

Inspiring Holiday Gifts for Writers by Rochelle Melander

December 1, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Where did the year go? It seems like just yesterday we were planning for 2015 and now we’re purchasing calendars for the New Year. Yikes! As always, I’ll be writing about how we can review our accomplishments and make sense of... Read More

24 Nov 2015

Productivity

The Forgotten Key to Productivity by Rochelle Melander

November 24, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Our lucky stretch of weather ended on Friday night with a small snowstorm. So, no matter how much I’d love to delude myself about the weather in Wisconsin, I can’t. I live in snow country. I’ve dug out my boots and hat,... Read More

17 Nov 2015

Book Reviews, Nonfiction Books

Advice About Blogging, Building a Platform, and Writing with a Partner: An Interview with authors Norine Dworkin-McDaniel and Jessica Ziegler

November 17, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m writing an ebook about how books can attract clients—and I need your help. Whether you’ve written a book that has boosted your business or want to, I invite you to take time to fill out a survey. After I take a look... Read More

10 Nov 2015

National Novel Writing Month

From #NaNoWriMo to Published Novel by Writer’s Relief

November 10, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, When I work on my NaNoWriMo project, the gremlins assault me with messages like: +“Are you sure this is worth your time?” +”What if it’s not good enough?” + “You can’t compete with big name authors.” It takes a big dose of... Read More

03 Nov 2015

National Novel Writing Month

Yes, Virginia, you CAN publish your novel (but it will take more than a month) by Juneau Black

3 November 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Are you in? NaNoWriMo started yesterday, and I’ve been shuffling my schedule to make extra time to write each day. I’m not writing a novel this year. Instead, I’m finally writing a nonfiction book I’ve been thinking about (and jotting down notes... Read More

27 Oct 2015

Book Reviews, Fiction Books

An Interview with Award-Winning Mystery Author Hank Phillippi Ryan by Rochelle Melander

October 27, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This coming Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 PM CT, I’ll be teaching a special Write Now! Mastermind Class on the various ways you can use a book to attract clients. If you’re not yet a member you can sign up here. Of you... Read More

20 Oct 2015

Professional Writer

Three Characteristics of Successful Writers by Rochelle Melander

October 20, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Are you ready to Write-A-Thon? National Novel Writing Month starts in just 11 days (yikes!). If you need help, my book Write-A-Thon can support you in planning your project, creating a writing habit that works, and keeping your butt in the chair. Today’s tip... Read More