October 3, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   Happy Fall!   If you’re hoping to finish or start a project before the end of the year, think about joining my Write-A-Thon Group Coaching Program. You’ll get great tips, support, and the accountability you need to write. And even better, I’ve made it...Read More

October 13, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Last week’s newsletter was filled with … broken links! I’m sorry about that! For those of you who’d like to finish a book before the year ends, I’ve created a special Write-A-Thon class. We’ll be focusing on writing short nonfiction books that you can use to boost your business....Read More

Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’ve been frustrated this winter—with the kids home most of the time and a full work schedule, I haven’t had time to write. Maybe you are struggling with the same thing? Instead of complaining or worrying, I decided to host my own Write-A-Thon. During Lent this year, I plan to...Read More

Dear Writers, Today, we’re starting the July Write-A-Thon (and the second half of 2014!), and today’s tip talks about why you need to write-a-thon. If you want more support, follow the Write Now! Coach Facebook page for daily encouragement, and write! And, think about coming to my class next Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 7:00...Read More

              I never use that word, retire. —B.B. King Last summer, we attended a B. B. King concert. As the night began, King shouted: “I’m B. B. King, and I’m 87 years old!” (He’s 88 now.) Then he launched into a song with his deep baritone voice. As I...Read More

Join the summer Write Now! Coach Write-A-Thon and get that project started or finished or anything in between. How does it work? Set your goal, follow the Write Now! Coach Facebook page for daily encouragement, and write! What kind of a goal? Do I have to write 50,000 words? Nope. This isn’t NaNoWriMo. You can choose...Read More

Dear Writers, This Wednesday, October 31 at 12:00 CT, the Write Now! Mastermind class will be all about productivity. If you’re planning on doing National Novel Writing Month or if you just want to increase your productivity, come hear my favorite tools for getting more writing done. If you’re not already a member, you can...Read More

Write-A-Thon: Celebrate NaPoWriMo by Rochelle Melander National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) was founded by Maureen Thorson in 2003 and encourages participants to write a poem a day during the month of April. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Poetry Month! I’m a bit afraid of writing poetry. When I try to...Read More

Today is the first day of National Novel Writing Month. For many of us, that means we will be jumping feet first into a novel-writing project and ignoring our laundry, friends, and work. But what if you don’t write fiction? You can still use the energy and excitement of National Novel Writing Month to write...Read More

Sometime on Sunday morning, in between trying to get my kids to do their homework, walking the dogs, and getting ready to take the kids trick or treating, I remembered that National Novel Writing Month was just two days away—and I had not done a thing to prepare! Eek! Then, I remembered an event from...Read More