by Rochelle Melander When I was a kid, my reading habit got me into trouble—a lot. My teachers yelled at me for reading under the desk. (Okay, not the smartest move). They warned me of the dangers of reading books that were too old for me. (There’s stuff in there you shouldn’t know about!) My...Read More
July 19, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I was talking with a group of writers this past week, and one said, “I need a deadline.” Don’t we all! There’s nothing like a deadline to motivate us to get stuff done. This fall, I am once again holding my Writing...Read More
July 5, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I hope you’re writing up a storm this summer. On July 15, I will be speaking at NERD CAMP PA. It’s a virtual event for educators and librarians exploring banned books, diversity, and inclusion. And best of all, it costs nothing and...Read More
June 14, 2022 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This summer’s tips will be filled with series—book recommendations from some of the authors who’ve been on the blog in the last couple of years, productivity tips, and a special series on what I’ve learned from my favorite writers. Today’s tip begins...Read More
Book Recommendation My favorite fantasy is probably the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series by Laini Taylor. I was floored and humbled by her world-building and felt like it hit me at every turn. When I thought she’d be done coming up with awesome new things, she’d do it again, and then again, and...Read More
28 January 2020 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, How are you doing with your resolutions? If you’re procrastinating—and who isn’t?—you might find help at my workshop: Procrastination Proof Your Writing Life. I will be teaching it again in Monday, February 3 at 5:00 PM CT. And here’s the exciting bit:...Read More
December 18, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m wrapping up work for the year, but my coaching special is good until the end of December. I’m offering the “Can You Look at My Pages” coaching session for the price of the “I Just Need to Talk” session. Any purchase of the “I...Read More
February 27, 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, I’m thrilled to be a speaker in the Inspired Life Summit hosted by Krysti Turznik, Mindset and Spiritual Coach. It takes place on March 5-March 21. You’ll be able to hear 13 extraordinary experts and influencers share their best insider secrets for creating...Read More
January 30 , 2018 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Have you had a bad experience with a critique group? I certainly have. That’s why I created the Write Now! Coach critique group. I wanted to offer a safe space for writers to receive helpful feedback, stay on track, and get support to move forward...Read More
July 4, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy Independence Day to my US readers! I became a reader long before I set out to write anything. My reading practice forms a key part of my writing life. Books support, encourage, nurture, and challenge me. Today Jeanette Hurt, author of many...Read More
