Not a Novelist? Make NaNoWriMo Work for You! By Rochelle Melander
October 13, 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Last week’s newsletter was filled with … broken links! I’m sorry about that! For those of you... Read More
#NaNoWriMo: Use this Seven-Step Method to Write Your Novel by Jessica Lourey
Dear Writers, I can’t believe it: National Novel Writing Month starts Saturday. And if you’re way behind in planning, I have a treat for you. For... Read More
#NaNoWriMo Prep: The Book Hook by Rochelle Melander
You’re at a networking event. (Maybe you’re an introverted writer who avoids any group gathering with strangers, but work with me here.) While chatting over... Read More
Write What You … by Rochelle Melander
Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, I just looked at the calendar and realized that National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) starts three weeks from Friday. Yikes!... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Connect the dots to conquer creative blocks by Jocelyn Koehler
When I first read Jocelyn Koehler’s post, I was hopelessly behind the recommended word count and had been staring at my NaNoWriMo project on my... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Who by Rochelle Melander
Although I love a twisting plot, I tend to fall for books with well-drawn, intriguing characters. If the characters are rich, I find myself quoting... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Create Your Story Bible by Rochelle Melander
Several years ago, I heard a story about a writer who kept his notes about his novel in a brown paper bag in his office.... Read More
NaNoWriMo: Rest and Recover!
The day after I finished NaNoWriMo, I got up early and wrote. But I was tired. Here’s what author and marathon runner Hal Higdon says... Read More
NaNoWriMo: Joyously Prolific
Welcome! Today’s blog features Joyously Prolific blogger Lazette Gifford. And Gifford is prolific! She has done National Novel Writing Month for the past eleven years.... Read More
NaNoWriMo: The Plot Thickens!
POSTCARD UPDATE! Welcome to day 7 of NaNo! The postcard giveaway has proved to be so popular, I’ve decided to extend it! I’ll be sending... Read More