Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear. —Patricia Fuller Last week, my dogs went for their regular grooming session. I was amazed at what they were able to do for Muffin Man in just a few hours. Take a look.... Read More

31 Jan 2014

Writers Read

#WritersRead: Five books with Soul by Sarah Allen

I’m always curious about what writers read—so I started a blog series! In #WritersRead, authors share five books that have inspired or educated or nurtured them in some way. Today I’m delighted to welcome fellow blogger Sarah Allen to talk about five books with soul. Enjoy! #WritersRead: Five Books... Read More

28 Jan 2014

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Your Query Letter: How to Write An Irresistible Offer by Rochelle Melander

All I wanted to do was buy discount tickets to the Amazing Pets Show and The Hollywood Wax Museum. It’d been a long day of wandering around Branson, MO, and we were picking up groceries at the Price Chopper. I was delighted to find a discount ticket booth inside the... Read More

22 Jan 2014

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: What Journalism School Taught Me About Writing by Kevin Gannon

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