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
Know Your Why and Write More
by Rochelle Melander When I meet a new client, I ask them to tell me about their project and why it matters to them. When... Read More
How to Get Inspired
by Rochelle Melander Last week, we went to see Piano Men 2 at the Milwaukee Rep. Two men play and sing songs on pianos, based... Read More
Say Anything: Using Dictation to Boost Your Writing Productivity
By Elizabeth Cole A couple of months ago, I tried out the dictation feature on my phone’s Notes app, mostly because I was sick of... Read More
How to Overcome the Fear of Failure
by Rochelle Melander I’m teaching art and writing at a local school. When I present an assignment, one of my second-grade students always says, “I... Read More
Navigating Fallow Time
by Rochelle Melander It’s important to stand still sometimes. Think of it as a little rest in the long journey of your life. This is... Read More