An Interview with Steve Woodruff by Rochelle Melander Welcome to the blog, Steve. Tell us about your new book, The Point. This book is the culmination of decades of in-the-trenches selling, marketing, consulting, and presenting. I’ve probably made every mistake known to the human race, but what I’ve learned is that there are simple, universal...Read More

August 27, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   After years of writing professionally, I have discovered the one thing that encourages me to write every single time: purpose. When my writing serves a purpose, I am much more likely to honor my writing time. If you are struggling to find your...Read More

August 20, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   What! You haven’t signed up for my class on How to Blog a Book? Maybe you need more information. During the class, I will talk about: +How to create a book from an existing blog +How to use a blog to promote a...Read More

August 13, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Have you signed up for my August class? If you’ve thought about writing a book but feel daunted by the whole thing, you may want to blog your book. During How to Blog a Book, you will learn three ways to blog your...Read More

August 6, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   I’ve written books in many ways—on assignment, with tight deadlines; alone, without a deadline or an editor; and by blogging a book over a several year period. I learned a lot from every single process, but found much to love about blogging a...Read More

June 25, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Tonight, I’ll be launching my the paperback edition of my book Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. If you’re a Milwaukee area resident, stop by at 7:00 PM! I’ll be in conversation...Read More

November 17, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I’m writing an ebook about how books can attract clients—and I need your help. Whether you’ve written a book that has boosted your business or want to, I invite you to take time to fill out a survey. After I take a look at the survey, I will...Read More

27 January 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, What obstacles will you have to overcome this year to finish writing and revising your book? I’m looking for your toughest blocks—so I can address how to overcome them in a very special Write Now! Mastermind class (to be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM...Read More

I’m delighted to welcome fellow blogger Nina Badzin to the blog. I met her through the blogging community and was immediately captivated by her enthusiasm and social media savvy. When we spoke (virtually, of course!), I learned that we share a passion for improving our habits. Nina Badzin joins us today to talk about how...Read More

  Writers@Work: Writing Cookbooks by Maggie Green For my 18th birthday my boyfriend gave me a copy of the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. It’s possible another teenaged girl may have felt insulted to receive such a gift, but I loved it. He knew that I was starting to cook more and needed a basic...Read More