Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

Our Friday Writers Read posts give authors an opportunity to write about the books that inspire their work. Today, Jocelyn Koehler writes about the enigmatic and engaging world of fairy tales—contemplating how we make sense of the stories that don’t make sense. Jocelyn will also be one of the guests... Read More

21 May 2013

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Overcome Overwhelm by Rochelle Melander

I’ve been discouraged lately. My novel needs to be revised, and I’m not quite sure how I want to approach it. With all of the changes going on in the publishing world, I worry about the future of books and publishing. And I’m tired of tuning into social media and... Read More

17 May 2013

Writers Read

Writers Read: Romantic Suspense by Sandra Peut

Welcome to our summer Writers Read series (even though I know it is technically spring and some of you are still looking out at lakes covered in ice). Today, I am delighted to welcome Sandra Peut to the blog to talk about romantic suspense. And, she has kindly offered to... Read More

16 May 2013

Mindfulness

Stop This Hamster Wheel; I Want to Get Off (Writing with Purpose, Peace and Presence) by Donna Gephart

Today, I’m delighted to welcome award-winning middle grade author Donna Gephart to the blog. Donna will be my guest at the May Write Now! Mastermind class on Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00 PM. If you’re interested in attending and are not already a member of the Write Now! Mastermind class,... Read More

15 May 2013

Uncategorized

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Your Name Here by Rochelle Melander

Today I am celebrating my birthday! As a gift to myself, I’m taking more time this year to work on my fiction writing. In order for that to happen, I need to let go of another writing task. Which is where you come in! I’m looking for writers who are... Read More

14 May 2013

Agents, Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

How to Find an Agent by Rochelle Melander

Attend any writing conference, and you’ll hear participants saying to each other: +Do I need an agent to get a book contract? +Do you have an agent? +Is it hard to find the right agent? For those of you who have asked those questions and felt as confused as this... Read More

08 May 2013

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Writing in Short Form: the Power of Flash Nonfiction by Christi Craig

For today’s Wednesday Writing Prompt, I’m delighted to welcome Milwaukee-area writer Christi Craig. We met for coffee recently, and we talked about a passion of hers, flash nonfiction. She’s here to tell us more about the genre and challenge us to a flash fiction writing exercise. Ready, set, enjoy! Writing... Read More

07 May 2013

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

Signs You’re a Real Writer by Rochelle Melander

How do you know you’re a real writer? Some writers have real writing jobs, where they go to work and write stuff and collect paychecks. Others work the freelance route, sending off queries and hoping for the “yeses” that mean a writing gig. Book writers spend years writing and revising... Read More