March 19, 2019 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Tomorrow is the first day of spring. Thanks to longer days, warmer weather, and melting snow, I’m beginning to feel a bit more hopeful. After months of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, I’m looking forward to taking walks outside again. Today’s tip talks...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
March 14, 2017 Note From Rochelle Dear Readers, Greetings! Today’s tip provides one of my favorite writing exercises. You can use it to increase your confidence, work from your strengths, boost your daily successes, and discover your next book idea! Read on to learn more about this amazing tool....Read More
April 12, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, For years, I’ve helped clients beat writer’s block and establish a regular writing schedule. Most of my clients would not characterize themselves as writers. Instead, they identify as helping professionals, coaches, and business leaders who want to share their messages with the world. I’ve been...Read More
January 19, 2016 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Welcome! Have you noticed the explosion of writing coaches and programs out there? Every time I tune into Facebook, I see another famous—or unknown—writer who has THE tool to help you become a bestselling author in a weekend. And for once, I’m not exaggerating. Here’s...Read More
December 22, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Welcome! Last week was…well…challenging. The links I sent for the new ebook were broken, the subscription forms on my new website weren’t working, and as a result, I had to scrap my advertising plans. It’s tempting to act out of our anxiety and rush...Read More
October 6, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Are you planning to Write-A-Thon this year? Yup—it’s that time of year again. National Novel Writing Month starts November 1, and it’s time to plan your project! If you need help, my book Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It) can support you in...Read More
Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up. –Jane Yolen Since January, I’ve been exploring art journaling—thanks to an Oprah’s Lifeclass given by Brené Brown. It’s been...Read More
Just as the year was ending, I saw this on Facebook: “This January, why not start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about the good things that happen. Then on New Year’s Eve, empty it and see what awesome stuff happened that year.” (https://www.facebook.com/patronofthearts) The prompt captured my imagination. I’m...Read More
This morning when I opened my email, I was drawn to the headline in Cheryl Richardson’s weekly tip: The Right Question: One simple self-care tip to change your life. The question Cheryl encourages readers to ask themselves: What can I do to make (myself) happy? I love it! So often when I plan my day,...Read More
