by Rochelle Melander Always remember, your focus determines your reality. – George Lucas Have you noticed the pop-up trend online? Many websites feature pop-up windows that invite the user to sign up for a newsletter or a coupon. This pop-up phenomenon reminds me of my brain. When I’m writing, taking care of my family, or...Read More

February 14, 2023       Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope that you will do something loving for yourself today. And today’s tip will help you with that. You’re going to work on developing that inner loving part of yourself, your inner mentor.   Happy writing, Rochelle, the...Read More

February 23, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   I have news! A few weeks ago, I revealed the cover of my new book Mightier Than The Sword on a friend’s site, Unpacking the Power of Picture Books. Check out my interview with her to learn a bit more about this...Read More

July 12, 2016 Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I’m getting ready for my annual social media sabbatical. It’s probably the best—and hardest thing—I do. For two weeks, I don’t check email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. And although I return to a mountain of email, it’s worth it. I’m able to take time to read,...Read More

July 5, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Every year, I think: THIS summer will be different. I’ll prepare for the transitions, I’ll make a plan, I’ll sail right through it! Yeah, right. Like every other year, I’ve struggled to write in the midst of changing schedules, sick kids, and my own desire to get...Read More

Today, I’m delighted to welcome award-winning middle grade author Donna Gephart to the blog. Donna will be my guest at the May Write Now! Mastermind class on Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00 PM. If you’re interested in attending and are not already a member of the Write Now! Mastermind class, stop by the Mastermind page...Read More

I’m delighted to welcome Mark L. Fuerst to the blog today. He’s a fellow member of ASJA and an award-winning health and medical writer. With 11 books under his belt, Mark knows what he’s writing about. And in this post he gives us some great tips on how Tai Chi can improve our writing life....Read More

I’m a big fan of the book, Thanks: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons. Professor Emmons and his colleague Professor Mike McCullough have conducted many gratitude studies. They first looked at the effects of gratitude journaling. All of the participants kept a journal and were asked to write a sentence...Read More