Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

When we commit ourselves to writing for some part of each day we are happier, more enlightened, alive, lighthearted and generous to everyone else. Even our health improves. –Brenda Ueland I headed into National Novel Writing Month knowing that I probably wouldn’t finish. But I wanted to tap into the... Read More

18 Nov 2014

Editing

A Superhero Team: Working with an Editor by Elizabeth Cole

Dear Writers, Last Tuesday at the library, I had 16 young novelists (ages 6-13) working hard on their novels. Most of the students were just beginning to tell their stories. But a few of the students had finished a first draft—remember young NaNoWriMo participants don’t have to write 50,000 words—and... Read More

11 Nov 2014

E-Publishing

Self-Publishing: Getting Your Book Into Readers’ Hands by Nikki Broadwell

Dear Writers, Last weekend, as I attended a short retreat, I meant to focus on the speaker and the topic. Instead, I found myself planning the murder in my National Novel Writing Month mystery. I took this as a sign I was on the right track with my life—writing a... Read More

04 Nov 2014

E-Publishing, Publishing

Should You Go #Indie? Questions to Consider By Kelly James-Enger

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