May 10, 2022     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I need your help! I’m expanding my coaching practice to include ADHD coaching. To help people get to know what I do, I recorded an interview with the amazing ADHD coach Tina Hart. Check out our conversation and share it with your circle: ADHD...Read More

Stop the Internet from Stopping You by Elizabeth Cole Based on a conversation with Rochelle, we made a plan to identify our productivity obstacles and use the month of September to test new ways around them. Since I get easily distracted by the internet (sound familiar, anyone?), my plan was to turn off my connection...Read More

October 1, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   During the week of October 14-20, I will be celebrating my new book with several fun promotions. One of them is a class: Gameify Your Writing Life, which will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 12:00 PM central time. In this class,...Read More

September 11, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Are you hoping to write a book that helps you brand your business, increase your income, and reach your readers? If so, you need to come to my workshop this week! How a Book Can Boost Your Business will help you understand the...Read More

    Overwhelmed by Twitter? Try these Seven Strategies by Rochelle Melander   At a recent networking event, a colleague exclaimed, “I hate Twitter.” Others quickly agreed, stating that it’s noisy and big and hard to find the good stuff.   Twitter can feel like being at a contentious public meeting with everyone shouting loudly,...Read More

May 2, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, I’m working on a revised edition of my book on how a book can boost your business. If you have a story of how your book has helped you attract new clients, increase brand loyalty, or build buzz for your business—contact me. I’d love to...Read More

April 25, 2017     Note From Rochelle     Dear Readers,   Social media: love it or hate it, you need it. Whether you’re researching or promoting your book, you need to use social media. Today’s tip reviews the many ways you can use social media to boost your writing career.     Enjoy!...Read More

September 8, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Last week I wrote about taking time on the balcony to dream and plan. That’s what I’m doing this week. I’ll also be taking a day to travel to Chicago and take part in a business-development workshop. So if you email me and don’t get a quick...Read More

Dear Writers, I’m always on the lookout for new social media tools for authors. When I heard about Rank My Book, I thought you’d want to hear about it, too. Ken Dunn is the founder of Rank My Book. Enjoy! Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach Using Rank My Book as Part of a Social Media...Read More

I can’t remember how I discovered Rochelle Barlow’s blog, but when I stumbled on it—I was smitten. Not just with Rochelle’s lovely name, but with her spunky style and content. I also fell in love with how she used the Click to Tweet plugin—so I asked her to show me (and you) how. Here’s her...Read More