Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Welcome, writers. Today’s post comes from a recent journalism school grad. In it he offers his top five—what he learned about writing from school! Chime in with your top learnings! —Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach Writers@Work: What Journalism School Taught Me About Writing by Kevin Gannon As a young,... Read More

21 Jan 2014

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Who Else Wants to Restart the New Year? by Rochelle Melander

My husband has long said that January is the worst time to start a New Year, especially if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. January means short days, cold air, and an abundance of chores. It’s hard to feel hopeful about anything at this time of year. Instead, I’m inclined... Read More

16 Jan 2014

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Content Marketing Writing by Jennifer Goforth Gregory

I met Jennifer Goforth Gregory at ASJA’s Content Connections conference and was immediately impressed by her knowledge about content marketing writing. For those of you who’d like to make more money from writing and feel like the freelance print market is drying up, this might be a great career path... Read More

14 Jan 2014

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

A Quick Way to Create a Business Plan (For Writers) by Rochelle Melander

Dear Writers, The New Year got off to a slow start at my house. After returning from our holiday trip to Branson, Missouri (I’ll be telling you some of those stories soon), we came home and got hit by the polar vortex. School was cancelled for two days, and... Read More

07 Jan 2014

Goal Setting, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Set Your Writing Goals for 2014 by Rochelle Melander

Finding yourself doesn’t require that you fly to Tibet, join a convent, or build a meditation room. Just consistently keep a minimal commitment to empty time. —Martha Beck You’ve done a lot of thinking about what you want to achieve in 2014 already. In the coming week, I want you... Read More

31 Dec 2013

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How Will You Greet the New Year? by Rochelle Melander

Have you been online lately? Bloggers have produced a flurry of content to remind us that it’s time to get our lives together and get ready for the New Year. Facebook and Twitter feeds are filled with posts about how we can earn more, look skinnier, and feel happier in... Read More

24 Dec 2013

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Finding Joy by Rochelle Melander

In times of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag. —W. H. Auden Last week, walking to the car after my workout session, I glanced through the windows of the daycare center, hoping to catch a glimpse of the children. An infant scurried toward the... Read More

20 Dec 2013

Writers Read

#WritersRead: Books That Nudge by Rochelle Melander

Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly. —Francis Bacon Although I devour mysteries and novels, I also like to have a nonfiction book around to nibble at. Here are a few that you might want to taste as well. These... Read More