Eliminate This Obstacle and Finish Your Book by Rochelle Melander
Every writer or wanna-be writer has ideas for books. The problem isn’t finding an idea, it’s choosing one. —Jo Linsdell When I meet with new... Read More
Need an Epiphany? How to Create Aha Moments By Rochelle Melander
I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. —Albert Einstein It’s a New Year: we’ve made our resolutions and... Read More
A 30-Day Promotional Plan for your Book Release by Valerie Biel
Dear Writers, I have a giant treat for you. As a grand finale to the indie publishing series, Valerie Biel, my SCBWI colleague and the author... Read More
#NaNoWriMo: Use this Seven-Step Method to Write Your Novel by Jessica Lourey
Dear Writers, I can’t believe it: National Novel Writing Month starts Saturday. And if you’re way behind in planning, I have a treat for you. For... Read More
#NaNoWriMo Prep: The Book Hook by Rochelle Melander
You’re at a networking event. (Maybe you’re an introverted writer who avoids any group gathering with strangers, but work with me here.) While chatting over... Read More
#NaNoWriMo Prep: Write What You Seek by Rochelle Melander
Write the book you want to read, the one you cannot find. —Carol Shields About a year ago, Louise Penny came to Boswell... Read More
Five Tools to Clear Your Mind and Write by Rochelle Melander
With all that’s been going on this month, I’ve done little more than skip from task to task, crossing items off my mental to-do list.... Read More
Advice from the Masters: Keep Writing by Rochelle Melander
Our summer ended with a trio of crises. The car stalled, and despite multiple expensive trips to the dealer, we couldn’t fix it. The dog... Read More
Listening for Voices by Rochelle Melander
Many people hear voices when no one is there. Some of them are called mad and are shut up on rooms where they stare at... Read More
Three Hurdles to Writing Your Book (And How to Overcome Them) by Rochelle Melander
He would like to be capable of writing as he thinks, quickly, without effort, the word as agile and dynamic as athletes in a race,... Read More