March 24, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I’ve been working at home for more than 20 years, and I’m struggling to focus. At first, I spent too much time scrolling through my social media feeds, searching for new information and checking on friends. I got distracted by all of...Read More

March 17, 2020     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Life is changing quickly. It’s scary. And despite the advice to use this time at home to read, write, and rest–it’s hard to focus. Instead, we may find ourselves worrying about ourselves, our families, our community, and the world. That’s normal. As I have...Read More

March 10, 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and colleague Sandy Freschi to talk about her unique perspective on procrastination. Just over a year ago, I had a Human Design reading from Sandy, and it changed the way I think about managing my energy....Read More

11 February 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Do you put off working on your writing projects until you:   Know more Feel less afraid Are inspired Have more time Feel motivated   You’re not alone. Although only 20 percent of people identify as chronic procrastinators, a whopping 88 percent...Read More

21 January 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   How are you doing with those New Year’s goals? If you’re procrastinating—and who isn’t?—you might find help at my workshop: Procrastination Proof Your Writing Life.   Many of you may not know that between books, I write a lot of short pieces....Read More

December 17, 2019     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   What are you hoping to create in the New Year? Have you made a list of books you want to write or projects you hope to start and finish?   Today’s tip continues my series on social media and productivity. Hopefully, it...Read More

December 10, 2019   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, As my gift to you this holiday season, I am offering a special journaling workshop to help you reflect on 2019 and get ready for 2020. The class will be held on Monday, December 16 at 5:00 PM central time. The class is free to...Read More

Power Up and Write More! by Rochelle Melander    Renew energy, revive strength. – Lailah Gifty Akita    My friend is a long-distance bicyclist. She talks about bonking—athletes also call it “hitting the wall.” It happens when the athlete uses up their body’s energy reserves. Traditionally, scientists have understood that this happens when the muscles...Read More

October 8, 2019     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Are you ready for National Novel Writing Month? This yearly challenge turns the process of writing a book into a big old game! If you’re contemplating signing on for the challenge, then consider attending my new class, Gameify Your Writing Life on...Read More

September 24, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   During the week of October 14-20, I will be celebrating my new book with several fun promotions. One of them is a class: Gameify Your Writing Life. In this class, you will learn why games are an effective tool for self-improvement and how...Read More