Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

27 January 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, What obstacles will you have to overcome this year to finish writing and revising your book? I’m looking for your toughest blocks—so I can address how to overcome them in a very special Write Now! Mastermind class (to be held Wednesday, February... Read More

20 Jan 2015

Write-a-Thon

Is it Time to Write Your Book? by Rochelle Melander

Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’ve been frustrated this winter—with the kids home most of the time and a full work schedule, I haven’t had time to write. Maybe you are struggling with the same thing? Instead of complaining or worrying, I decided to host my own Write-A-Thon. During Lent... Read More

13 Jan 2015

Productivity

Restart Your Writing by Rochelle Melander

Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet? —L.M. Montgomery How are you doing with those New Year’s resolutions? Have you had difficulty keeping all of them? Or, like me, did you simply postpone making them? Fear not. I... Read More

06 Jan 2015

Productivity, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Need an Epiphany? How to Create Aha Moments By Rochelle Melander

I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. —Albert Einstein It’s a New Year: we’ve made our resolutions and put our butts in the chair. This will be the year we write that novel, pen the self-help book or blog our way to fame... Read More

30 Dec 2014

Goal Setting

Your Toolbox: What You Need to Make 2015 Rock! By Rochelle Melander

When we take a trip, we rent condos or homes. The practice gives us more space and saves us money on food. It’s also often cheaper than a hotel room. And, as a result, we’ve been able to stay in real neighborhoods and get a feel for the city we’re... Read More

23 Dec 2014

Book Reviews

#WritersRead: Why Writers MUST Read and Books to Get You Started by Rochelle Melander

Greetings! And welcome to the big book review issue. I hope you find something in here suitable for your last-minute holiday gifts. If not, certainly you can find something you might like to read! And scroll on down to the bottom to find out how you can win a book.... Read More

16 Dec 2014

Marketing, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

A 30-Day Promotional Plan for your Book Release by Valerie Biel

Dear Writers, I have a giant treat for you. As a grand finale to the indie publishing series, Valerie Biel, my SCBWI colleague and the author of Circle of Nine: Beltany, has written an amazing article on promoting your book. Looking ahead—this Friday, just in time for the holidays, I’ll be... Read More

09 Dec 2014

E-Publishing

How to Get Your First Kindle Book Published on Amazon by Hazel Lau

Dear Writers, I’m hard at work on the annual Write Now! Coach book review issue—which comes out next Tuesday! It’s packed full of great reads to inform and inspire you. And today’s tip from Hazel Lau, Kindle publishing specialist, will help you place your book on Kindle with ease! And... Read More