Playing with Gratitude
Playing with Gratitude by Rochelle Melander Many years ago, I read the book Thanks: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier... Read More
Writing Poetry During the Pandemic
Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This week, I’m bringing back Write Now! Wednesdays, an almost weekly feature highlighting writing craft and exercises.... Read More
Don’t be a Fool! Avoid these Social Media Blunders by Rochelle Melander
Fools talk, cowards are silent, wise men listen. —Carlos Ruiz Zaffón Nearly every day, I see writers commit one of these foolish mistakes on multiple... Read More
Writing in Short Form: the Power of Flash Nonfiction by Christi Craig
For today’s Wednesday Writing Prompt, I’m delighted to welcome Milwaukee-area writer Christi Craig. We met for coffee recently, and we talked about a passion of... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Commonplace Book by Rochelle Melander
When I was in my 20s, I began keeping a commonplace book for the quotes I encountered when I read. I got the idea from... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Write a Weather Forecast Poem by JoAnn Early Macken
Today I’m delighted to welcome JoAnn Early Macken to the blog. She’s the amazing author of several beautiful picture books and a well-known and appreciated... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Double Meanings by Rochelle Melander
My daughter rushed into my office and blurted out, “We got blackberries!” “Seriously?” I asked her. “Yeah, Dad bought them. What do you think? Do... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Want-Ad by Rochelle Melander
In Leaving the Bellweathers by Kristin Clark Venuti, the loyal butler Benway dreams of writing his memoirs and planting a garden in a tropical paradise,... Read More
Write2Transform: Welcoming Spring by Rochelle Melander
Where I live, winter is sticking around like an unwelcome guest. My mood seems to match the weather this year. Walking the dogs yesterday, I... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Genre Game by Rochelle Melander
I’m learning to challenge my body by trying new exercises. So instead of just running every day, I am changing it up—cycling, taking yoga,... Read More