#WritersRead: Hope in the Mail Will Inspire You to Write
28 January 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How are you doing with your resolutions? If you’re procrastinating—and who isn’t?—you... Read More
Books For Writers
Need some more ideas for books to give the writers in your life? Here are three great options. And here’s the best part: I’m giving... Read More
#WritersRead: On Writing Well by Pamela Bitterman
Today’s tip is our first guest author tip. I welcome Pamela Bitterman who reflects on the writing text, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to... Read More
#WritersRead: Walking on Water by Rochelle Melander
In my late twenties, I discovered Madeleine L’Engle’s book, Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. I’d been a fan of her Newbery Award-winning... Read More
#WritersRead: On What I Talk About … by Rochelle Melander
For years, I imagined that authors were blessed with a humongous dose of inspiration that drove them to work hard and achieve great things. Now... Read More
#WritersRead: On A Writer’s Notebook by Rochelle Melander
In college, I dreamed of becoming a professor. In the midst of doing an intensive semester-long independent study, one of my professors told me that... Read More
#WritersRead: On Bird by Bird by Rochelle Melander
For much of my life, I have struggled with the tyranny of perfectionism. Thankfully, when I was just starting my writing career, I happened upon... Read More
#WritersRead: On Writing by Rochelle Melander
Part memoir, part writing craft, Stephen King’s book On Writing will stir every writer’s heart and erase any doubt you had about King being a... Read More
Book Review: Six-Figure Freelancing
Are you thinking about starting a freelance writing business? Do you write and submit regularly but barely make enough money to buy toothpaste for your... Read More
Critique Group Horror Stories
We all have them—critique group horror stories. Maybe someone lambasted you for your political point of view instead of critiquing your novel about a politician.... Read More