June 6, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, We’ve been talking about how to overcome excuses, get unstuck, and write! If you need feedback on your writing, weekly accountability, and tools to help you overcome obstacles, sign up for this summer’s Write-A-Thon Critique and Coaching Group. Not only will you get the accountability...Read More
April 11, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Happy National Library Week and National Poetry Month! In honor of both, I’ll be teaching poetry to children at two libraries in Milwaukee. If you have children ages 5-12, bring them by for a class on Picture Poetry: Tuesday, April 11, 3:30-5,...Read More
August 30, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Greetings! Big news! Registration is open for my Write-A-Thon Book Coaching Program. This course will give you the opportunity to learn how to write a nonfiction book AND get the support you need to do it! There are only a limited number of spaces...Read More
August 16, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Last week I called for recommendations from you about your favorite periodicals. Two of you responded and shared your favorite writing magazines—Thank You! But I need more ideas! What magazines do you read and why? Popular Science, Glamour, Real Simple? Send me your nomination along...Read More
July 26, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m on my annual social media sabbatical. Today’s tip returns to my #WritersRead series with recommendations about mystery series! Happy Writing (and Reading)! Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach #WritersRead: Love Inspector Gamache? Read these Mysteries While Waiting for A Great Reckoning By Rochelle Melander...Read More
July 19, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m on my annual social media sabbatical. Today’s tip is about how books transform lives. It’s a good thing to remember—especially since we write the books the whole world reads! Happy Writing! Rochelle, the Write Now! Coach #WritersRead: Books Transform Lives by Rochelle...Read More
June 28, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, As summer gets into full swing, it’s time once again for the summer reading list. But first, I have a few hints on how you can make time to read. And, at the end of a post, you’ll have a chance to win one of...Read More
June 7, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Happy June! Long before I wrote books, I was an avid reader. In the early 1990s, as I began to imagine a writing career, I started recording the books I read in a Day-Timer binder (see image on left). (And though I’m...Read More
April 5, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Over spring break, we experienced all of the seasons, including a drenching spring rain and a flurry of snow showers. I’m glad I didn’t pack up my winter boots! I did find a decent cache of poetry books—just in time for National Poetry Month. Today’s...Read More
December 15, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, It’s been a whirlwind of a week, finishing the new website and getting a new ebook ready for the launch! If you’d like to receive a copy of my new book, Write Your Book This Year: Three Shifts to Success, visit my home page and sign up...Read More
