June 26, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   My clients come to me because they are facing some sort of challenge with their writing. Some need help discovering how to write a book or get published. Others need the accountability that coaching provides. But nearly every client I’ve worked with faces...Read More

June 12, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   It’s June, and I’m getting ready to teach a class on blogging at Mt. Mary University. Soon, I’ll be scaling back my coaching to make time for teaching. If you’ve been wanting to schedule a session to talk about your project, sign up...Read More

May 15, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, It’s my birthday today! Yipee! In honor of my birthday, I invited some of my writing friends to offer tips on self-care for writers.   Enjoy! Rochelle     Protect Your Most Valuable Writing Resource: You! By Rochelle Melander   Writing requires an enormous amount...Read More

March 20, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   What’s keeping you from your writing? If you’re complaining you don’t have enough time to write, procrastinating when you do have time, or experiencing blocks when you face the blank page, you may be experiencing fear. When that happens to me, I’m tempted...Read More

February 6, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Happy February! The groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter (say it ain’t so!) but the days are getting longer. And this new month also brings new possibilities. If you forgot about your resolutions in January, don’t worry. A new month—even a new...Read More

January 9, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Why do you write?   That’s it.   That’s the question that will transform your writing. If you want to know WHY that question is so powerful, read today’s tip.   But first, let me tell you how I answered that question. From my...Read More

How to Do The One Thing that Matters Most By Rochelle Melander   When asked, “How do you write?” I invariably answer, “one word at a time.” —Stephen King   In the book, The One Thing, authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, write about the focusing question:   What’s the one thing I can do,...Read More

December 12, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   I’m planning my offerings for next year, and need your help. What sorts of programs and tools would be most helpful to you? Take the survey, and enter to win one of five $10 gift cards to Starbucks. Today’s tip will help you stop...Read More

December 5, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Have you started planning for the New Year? If you’re hoping to start a blog or write a book, I can help. I can support you in planning your project, creating a writing schedule, and overcoming obstacles. From now until the end of December,...Read More

November 21, 2017     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   This week we celebrate the American Thanksgiving and the kick off to the holiday season. I hope you will carve out time this holiday season to reflect on your life and write!   Today’s post is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released new book,...Read More