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

August 1, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, Happy August! The summer critique group is wrapping up our work this week, and I’m starting to plan fall coaching groups. If you’d like to talk about how individual or group coaching might support you in starting or finishing a project—make an appointment for a...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

For years, I created a holiday reading guide, designed to help my readers choose books and music for holiday gifts. This year, the idea of creating one great big list of books for you sounds daunting, so I’m following my heart and creating two shorter lists. This Friday and next, I’ll be providing book recommendations to...Read More

Every time I receive one of these Writers Read posts, I feel like I’m looking at a big box of delicious cupcakes. My only challenge? Which book to dig into. Luckily, you can safely read every single one of these books without gaining weight. You may forget to wash dishes and answer email while you’re...Read More

I like books that provide ideas and tools to transform my life. India Powell writes a lovely blog about creating balance in daily life, Lightswitch Life. I am delighted to welcome India to the Write Now! Coach blog to recommend life-transforming books. Welcome, India! As summer passes in a hypnotic, luxurious drip of sunshine-soaked days,...Read More

I met Bob Sitze years ago when I was in graduate school. Over the years he has served as my mentor, friend, project manager, fellow author, and book recommender. Bob’s here today to talk about the nonfiction books you might want to take on your summer vacation or to the park. Comment on the blog...Read More

Need some more ideas for books to give the writers in your life? Here are three great options. And here’s the best part: I’m giving away a copy of each book! Read on to learn how you can win. For the writer who wants to make more money. A few years ago, a new friend...Read More

For years I pooh-poohed mystery novels, considering them inferior to literary fiction. Then I met my favorite writer, Madeleine L’Engle, who admitted to not only reading but loving mystery novels. She touted the genre for its ability to teach plot to the would-be fiction writer. Like a good student, I took down the names of...Read More

Every day I meet people who want to write and publish a bestselling nonfiction book. I always encourage them. But, I know how hard it is. The market is tighter than ever before. At the end of 2009, an agent reported that she had read and responded to 38,000 queries and signed 6 new clients....Read More