#WritersRead: Call for Guest Posts
#WritersRead Call for Guest Posts I need you! In the midst of this crazy world, having a good book to read helps me face the... Read More
Thinking of Quitting? Do This Instead
September 1, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Do you ever feel like ditching the whole writing business and taking... Read More
Five Myths About Procrastination
February 25, 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, When my son was 12, I asked him to test out my... Read More
The Surprising Secret for Writing Productivity
August 22, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Today’s tip is the third in a series to help you create your book.... Read More
Write2Transform: Stop Your Limiting Beliefs and Write Now!
April 19, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today’s tip is the second in my series to help you overcome obstacles and write... Read More
Don’t Waste Time and Money: Know What Kind of Editor You Need
March 8, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Greetings! I’ve worked as an editor for nearly twenty years. I specialize in helping writers develop... Read More
#WritersRead: Author Gayle Rosengren on Historical Fiction
Dear Writers and Readers, I’m delighted to welcome Gayle Rosengren to the blog to talk about her favorite historical fiction books for middle grade readers.... Read More
#WritersRead: Five Favorite Poetry Collections by JoAnn Early Macken
Dear Writers, A few weeks ago, I blogged about How to Use Poetry to Transform Your Writing. But author and poet JoAnn Early Macken says... Read More
How to Use Poetry to Transform Your Writing By Rochelle Melander
Always be a poet, even in prose. —Charles Baudelaire Nearly every week, I teach poetry writing to children at the library. When they hear... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Your Name Here by Rochelle Melander
Today I am celebrating my birthday! As a gift to myself, I’m taking more time this year to work on my fiction writing. In order... Read More