Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Dear Writers, Many of you have started your National Novel Writing Month projects! Congrats and good luck! This month and next, as I hunker down to write my novel, I’ve organized a series of wonderful guest posts on indie publishing. I’ve invited writers and publishing professionals to help you learn.... Read More

28 Oct 2014

National Novel Writing Month, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

#NaNoWriMo: Use this Seven-Step Method to Write Your Novel by Jessica Lourey

Dear Writers, I can’t believe it: National Novel Writing Month starts Saturday. And if you’re way behind in planning, I have a treat for you. For today’s tip, I’m featuring an article by acclaimed mystery novelist Jessica Lourey that will give you everything you need to plan your novel for November.... Read More

21 Oct 2014

National Novel Writing Month

#NaNoWriMo Prep: Saying NO and Yes by Rochelle Melander

I have a bad habit: saying yes. Sometimes I agree to do things—volunteer my time, write stuff, make food—and later regret it. When Brené Brown talks about setting boundaries, she uses this mantra: “Choose discomfort over resentment.” Wow. I love that! And I need it—especially if I plan to complete... Read More

14 Oct 2014

National Novel Writing Month, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

#NaNoWriMo Prep: The Book Hook by Rochelle Melander

You’re at a networking event. (Maybe you’re an introverted writer who avoids any group gathering with strangers, but work with me here.) While chatting over wine and cheese, someone who knows you’re a writer asks you, “So what are you working on now?” My advice? Make something up. Don’t ever... Read More

07 Oct 2014

National Novel Writing Month, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

#NaNoWriMo Prep: Write What You Seek by Rochelle Melander

Write the book you want to read, the one you cannot find. —Carol Shields About a year ago, Louise Penny came to Boswell Book Company to launch her mystery, How the Light Gets In, the ninth book in her wildly successful Inspector Armand Gamache series. She told us that... Read More

03 Oct 2014

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#WritersRead: Author Gayle Rosengren on Historical Fiction

Dear Writers and Readers, I’m delighted to welcome Gayle Rosengren to the blog to talk about her favorite historical fiction books for middle grade readers. I met Gayle last spring at an SCBWI event, and was impressed by her knowledge of historical fiction. Gayle’s also the author of a historical... Read More

30 Sep 2014

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Five Tools to Clear Your Mind and Write by Rochelle Melander

With all that’s been going on this month, I’ve done little more than skip from task to task, crossing items off my mental to-do list. When I take my daily walk—time I usually set aside to plan my writing day—I’m often strategizing how to fit it all in. I’m not... Read More

23 Sep 2014

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Advice from the Masters: Keep Writing by Rochelle Melander

Our summer ended with a trio of crises. The car stalled, and despite multiple expensive trips to the dealer, we couldn’t fix it. The dog ate a pile of stones, and even though we tried to save the little guy, he didn’t make it. Then the sewer backed up into... Read More