January 29, 2019   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Happy New Year! I have several opportunities coming up for you to get support with your writing. The next session of the Writing Goddesses support group starts in February. I have room for 2 or 3 more people. If you’re interested in joining us,...Read More

January 8, 2019   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, So it’s a brand new year with shiny new goals, but it may feel a little bit like nothing has changed. We may have new dreams and new projects to complete, but unless we change our habits, nothing in our life changes. But when we...Read More

December 11, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Are you planning for the New Year? If writing a book, starting a blog, or launching your freelance writing career are on your bucket list, I can help. Or perhaps you’ve written a book and are struggling with what to do about publishing or how...Read More

November 27, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   As the holidays approach, it’s time for my annual holiday special. This year, 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 Just Need to Talk”...Read More

November 6, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Many years ago, when I was writing my first book and rushing to finish before the deadline, my son’s babysitter quit. Just like that, my writing time evaporated. Instead of having three days a week to write, I had just his naptime to write....Read More

October 9, 2018    Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   What’s getting in the way of writing for you? I’ve been thinking about offering workshops to help you move forward with your writing and book projects. I’ve developed a survey to get your feedback on what topics interest you most. And here’s the fun...Read More

September 25, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Would you like more people to know about your work as a coach, speaker or consultant? A book can help. I talk about the 10 ways a book can support your business in my class, How a Book Can Boost Your Business. If you...Read More

August 28, 2018   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers,   I’m offering a brand new workshop this fall: How a Book Can Boost Your Business (and it won’t cost you a thing!) If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll want to set aside time on September 12 at 5:00 PM to learn ten unique ways a...Read More

July 31, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Today’s tip offers writing inspiration from Stef Wade, author of the brand new book, A Place for Pluto. I met Stef through SCBWI, where we were in a critique group together. If you live in the Milwaukee area, Stef Wade will be hosting...Read More

Writers@Work: Inspiration from Bestselling Author Tayari Jones By Rochelle Melander   On Friday evening the writer Tayari Jones, author of the bestselling book, An American Marriage, spoke at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. Her talk inspired me—and I wanted to share some of her wisdom with you.   Follow your path The daughter of two professors,...Read More