by Rochelle Melander In the past ten years, I have consulted with many authors on their book proposals and book ideas. I have also written and successfully sold several book proposals of my own. In every single case—mine included—the writers needed to improve their marketing section—the one about their audience—before they could sell their book....Read More

They Want Your Money, Not Your Work by Rochelle Melander The scams hit my inbox at a rapid rate. Publishers wanting to put my ideas into print. Book groups and libraries asking to host me. Promoters promising they can get my book in top spots on Amazon. Promotional Scams When I got a message asking...Read More

by J. Mercer Creating a book from start to finish can be an extraordinary feat, enough to make you forget that you are, in fact, a creator first and everything else second. In addition, you must field solicitations from companies promising to make your life easier—if only you pay them hundreds of dollars. If you’re...Read More

May 30, 2023       Note From Rochelle   Dear writers,   Today’s tip is an excerpt from my book, Level Up. Lately, I’ve been collecting rejections. Instead of being discouraged, I’ve been trying to reframe rejection. This tip shows you how!   Happy writing, Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach   Reframe Rejection By...Read More

April 6, 2021     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   Happy April!   I’m working on setting up a marketing plan for my new book, Mightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World through Writing.  I have a favor to ask you: please mark it as “to read”...Read More

November 20, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Each week, I host Dream Keepers, a writing workshop for children and teens at the Milwaukee Public Library. I love how collaborative the students are. They work diligently on their own projects and they regularly ask each other for ideas and feedback. I always leave these...Read More

June 21, 2016     Note From Rochelle       Dear writers, Happy Summer! Yesterday, we celebrated the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Thanks to the warm days, I’ve been able to write on my porch. I’ve been surprised at how a change of venue has affected my writing. I often...Read More

February 2, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Welcome! If writing a book was your New Year’s resolution–has it survived January? Research suggests that only 8 percent of us will succeed at reaching our New Year’s goal. Would you like to be one of them? I’ve helped hundreds of people finish books and projects,...Read More

September 29, 2015 Note From Rochelle Greetings, writers! My favorite part of my job comes around just twice a month—when I head to the library to teach writing to children as part of my Write Now! Dream Keepers program. Every week I meet children who challenge me to communicate more clearly and teach me about their...Read More

Dear Writers, Many of you have started your National Novel Writing Month projects! Congrats and good luck! This month and next, as I hunker down to write my novel, I’ve organized a series of wonderful guest posts on indie publishing. I’ve invited writers and publishing professionals to help you learn. Today, I welcome the amazing...Read More