November 17, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear readers, Today’s post updates an article I wrote eight years ago. If you’re writing or hoping to write memoir, read on. These ideas will help you make your story sing! And don’t forget to check out last week’s post from Sue William Silverman on...Read More
December 31, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m taking this week off to read, reflect and connect with my family. I will be back in the office on January 6, 2020. Today’s tip gathers writing advice from some of my favorite writers. Enjoy! Rochelle Writing Advice to Welcome a...Read More
April 16, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m planning my next set of workshops and classes. If you have a class you’d love me to teach, send me an email with the topic: rochelle@writenowcoach.com Today’s post talks about how to find and use poetic language in your writing—whether you’re...Read More
April 2, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy Day! My brand new book is available (finally!) on Amazon. Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity offers readers an opportunity to tackle their most common creative problems by turning them into quests. These short adventures challenge...Read More
November 14, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Do you have a writing tribe? People you hang out with and talk writing and publishing? Do you have people to critique your work and offer support when things get tough? Today I’m delighted to welcome bestselling author Julie Cantrell to the blog...Read More
July 11, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, A few nights ago, in the middle of making dinner, daughter called, “Sophie’s in your office again.” Our 14-year-old Cockapoo knows I often keep treats in my office. A few days earlier she’d found a giant cookie in my purse—which she carefully...Read More
June 27, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Do you wish you had a great big group of people cheering you on to finish your book, sort of like you do during National Novel Writing Month? Guess what? The same people who offer NaNoWriMo also run Camp NaNoWriMo. During the month of July,...Read More
May 30, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, I’m super-excited to share with you a new product from my friend and fellow writer K.M. Weiland. She has just come out with an extremely helpful computer program, the Outlining Your Novel Workbook, based on her acclaimed book of the same name. There’s more information below...Read More
May 16, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, I’m celebrating my birthday this week! I started the week by running in the Run Like a Mother 5K. I’ll also spend time visiting favorite art museums and gardens, making art, seeking beauty and inspiration. I’ll also take time off from work to vision...Read More
April 18, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, A few years ago, my son gave me the book, You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. When he handed it to me, he said, “Because you are, Mom, even if...Read More
