26 May 2015 Dear Writers, Would you like to share your new book with thousands? I’m offering a rare opportunity for authors to guest blog for me this summer. I’m looking for authors who’d like to share their favorite reads or a writing tip as well as offer one of their books for a giveaway....Read More
5 May 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy May! I’m celebrating my birthday this month. For me, that means more walks and events with family and friends. For you, that means a special discounted price for my Jumpstart Your Writing coaching package. Let me know if you’d like to set up a phone consultation...Read More
17 February 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I made the mistake of going on Facebook before writing this morning. Oops. I was immediately hooked by several news stories unfolding around the world. Then my phone rang. And the dog wanted me. I eventually worked on revising my novel, but a part of my head...Read More
Dear Writers, What gets in the way of your writing? If you need support around something, send me a note and let me know: rochelle@writenowcoach.com. Who knows? I may cover your obstacle at the Write Now! Mastermind class later this month. If not, you can bet I’ll tackle it in a tip. Today’s tip tackles...Read More
Every writer or wanna-be writer has ideas for books. The problem isn’t finding an idea, it’s choosing one. —Jo Linsdell When I meet with new clients, I ask: “What one project would you like to finish by the end of the year?” Usually clients know the answer immediately. Then they say, “But I’d also like...Read More
I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. —Albert Einstein It’s a New Year: we’ve made our resolutions and put our butts in the chair. This will be the year we write that novel, pen the self-help book or blog our way to fame and fortune. Or not. We’ve...Read More
Dear Writers, I have a giant treat for you. As a grand finale to the indie publishing series, Valerie Biel, my SCBWI colleague and the author of Circle of Nine: Beltany, has written an amazing article on promoting your book. Looking ahead—this Friday, just in time for the holidays, I’ll be posting my annual big book...Read More
Dear Writers, I can’t believe it: National Novel Writing Month starts Saturday. And if you’re way behind in planning, I have a treat for you. For today’s tip, I’m featuring an article by acclaimed mystery novelist Jessica Lourey that will give you everything you need to plan your novel for November. And if you’re in the...Read More
You’re at a networking event. (Maybe you’re an introverted writer who avoids any group gathering with strangers, but work with me here.) While chatting over wine and cheese, someone who knows you’re a writer asks you, “So what are you working on now?” My advice? Make something up. Don’t ever tell people what you’re working...Read More
Write the book you want to read, the one you cannot find. —Carol Shields About a year ago, Louise Penny came to Boswell Book Company to launch her mystery, How the Light Gets In, the ninth book in her wildly successful Inspector Armand Gamache series. She told us that after facing five years of...Read More
