by Rochelle Melander There’s no such thing as writer’s block. That was invented by people in California who couldn’t write.” -Terry Pratchett I don’t have time for writer’s block. Nearly every book I’ve written has been completed in less than six weeks thanks to publishing contracts with tight deadlines. Writing books fast with children and...Read More

by Rochelle Melander At a presentation my coach gave a few weeks ago, he quoted the oft-repeated marketing saying, “A confused mind says no.” When people are overwhelmed or confused by an offer, they decline. “Do you want fries with that?” Yes, please. Easy decision. “For an additional charge, you can get fries, Brussels sprouts,...Read More

by Rochelle Melander If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original. – Ken Robinson What do you do when you have a project that seems to be going nowhere? How do we work with feeling stuck? In the book Designing Your Life, authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans frame...Read More

January 25, 2022     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   For years, I’ve coached individuals on how to blast through writer’s block. But I’ve never taught a class on it.   Until now.   This week, I am teaching a workshop to help you understand, diagnose, and overcome writer’s block. In “Defeat Writer’s...Read More

June 26, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   My clients come to me because they are facing some sort of challenge with their writing. Some need help discovering how to write a book or get published. Others need the accountability that coaching provides. But nearly every client I’ve worked with faces...Read More

April 12, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, For years, I’ve helped clients beat writer’s block and establish a regular writing schedule. Most of my clients would not characterize themselves as writers. Instead, they identify as helping professionals, coaches, and business leaders who want to share their messages with the world. I’ve been...Read More

17 February 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I made the mistake of going on Facebook before writing this morning. Oops. I was immediately hooked by several news stories unfolding around the world. Then my phone rang. And the dog wanted me. I eventually worked on revising my novel, but a part of my head...Read More

Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy June! I was delighted to be named Artist of the Month by the Southeastern Wisconsin Arts Guild (S.W.A.G.). S.W.A.G offers artists and writers an opportunity to learn about and connect with each other. The blog regularly promotes members’ events. And if that wasn’t enough, members receive discounted ticket prices...Read More