How to Write Through Anxiety
by Rochelle Melander “Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”― Corrie Ten Boom Having trouble concentrating this week? You’re not... Read More
Befriend Your Inner Critic
by Rochelle Melander Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us. —Rainer Maria Rilke You know the feeling.... Read More
Overcome Perfectionism
by Rochelle Melander Perfection is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life,... Read More
Five Ways to Start Fresh
by Rochelle Melander I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your... Read More
Create Your Habit Recipe
by Rochelle Melander Where and when do you write? Octavia Butler write early in the morning, long before the birds began chirping, so she could... Read More
What Supports Your Success?
by Rochelle Melander Have you been to a big box store lately? All the school supplies have been set out like a big, beautiful writer’s... Read More
Proven Strategies to Overcome Distraction and Write Your Book
June 11, 2024 Note From Rochelle Dear writers, Today’s tip will help you when you’re struggling with your writing. I’ve got a couple of classes... Read More
Getting Unstuck
by Rochelle Melander Do you ever get STUCK? You’ve got an idea for a good project. You’ve maybe written a good chunk of it. But... Read More
Create a Writing Journal
by Rochelle Melander Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth. -Rumi When I wrote Level Up, I... Read More