Write Now Coach! Blog by Rochelle Melander

One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore. —André Gide Last week, you reflected on the past year—what worked, what didn’t work, and what you learned from each experience. In addition, you thought about what you’d like to do more and less of in the... Read More

07 Dec 2012

Writers Read

WritersRead: Holiday Gift Ideas for Writers by Sarah C. Lange

I’m delighted to welcome back guest blogger Sarah C. Lange for some absolutely fabulous gift recommendations for writers. Enjoy! —Rochelle WritersRead: Holiday Gift Ideas for Writers by Sarah C. Lange If you’re like most writers I know, even though you have a long list of books you want to read,... Read More

06 Dec 2012

Writers@Work

Writers@Work: Writing Cookbooks by Maggie Green

Writers@Work: Writing Cookbooks by Maggie Green For my 18th birthday my boyfriend gave me a copy of the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. It’s possible another teenaged girl may have felt insulted to receive such a gift, but I loved it. He knew that I was starting to cook... Read More

04 Dec 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip, Write2Transform

Questions to Transform Your Writing Life by Rochelle Melander

This morning when I opened my email, I was drawn to the headline in Cheryl Richardson’s weekly tip: The Right Question: One simple self-care tip to change your life. The question Cheryl encourages readers to ask themselves: What can I do to make (myself) happy? I love it! So often... Read More

28 Nov 2012

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Mapping Vulnerability by Dara Lurie

I met Dara Lurie on Twitter and was thrilled to discover her amazing site, Transformative Writing. I am delighted to welcome her to the blog today with this amazing writing prompt on mapping vulnerability. She’s also generously offered to give away a copy of her book, Great Space of Desire,... Read More

27 Nov 2012

Write Now! Weekly Writing Tip

The Big Idea Book by Rochelle Melander

Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes. —Napolean Hill You know you’ve stumbled on a big idea book when you think, “I wish I had thought of that!” A big idea book uses evidence and stories to present a simple and concrete idea. If an idea book is done... Read More

23 Nov 2012

Uncategorized

How to Write a Bestseller—even if you never took a writing class! by Julie Cantrell

I met Julie at the Mississippi Writer’s Guild Conference this past summer. When I heard the story of how she moved from manuscript to publication, I knew I had to have her speak to the Write Now! Mastermind Class. Julie will be speaking next Wednesday, November 28 at 12:00 PM... Read More

21 Nov 2012

Wednesday Writing Prompt

Wednesday Writing Prompt: Found Images by Rochelle Melander

I love walking in my crazy university neighborhood, because I find such interesting items (and overhear great conversations). Lately, I have been taking photos of the most fun items I discover. In my work with Dream Keepers, a writing group I created for kids and teens in Milwaukee, we regularly use... Read More