May 10, 2022     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I need your help! I’m expanding my coaching practice to include ADHD coaching. To help people get to know what I do, I recorded an interview with the amazing ADHD coach Tina Hart. Check out our conversation and share it with your circle: ADHD...Read More

July 16, 2019     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   It’s Saturday morning, and I’m working at Starbucks. It’s day 13 without Internet or phone service—thanks to ATT’s poor customer service. Despite multiple promises—empty ones—they haven’t fixed it. They’ve scheduled and failed to show up for 3 service calls. You can be sure...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

September 11, 2018     Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Are you hoping to write a book that helps you brand your business, increase your income, and reach your readers? If so, you need to come to my workshop this week! How a Book Can Boost Your Business will help you understand the...Read More

    Overwhelmed by Twitter? Try these Seven Strategies by Rochelle Melander   At a recent networking event, a colleague exclaimed, “I hate Twitter.” Others quickly agreed, stating that it’s noisy and big and hard to find the good stuff.   Twitter can feel like being at a contentious public meeting with everyone shouting loudly,...Read More

April 25, 2017     Note From Rochelle     Dear Readers,   Social media: love it or hate it, you need it. Whether you’re researching or promoting your book, you need to use social media. Today’s tip reviews the many ways you can use social media to boost your writing career.     Enjoy!...Read More

February 7, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   I’m delighted to bring you my interview with Fauzia Burke, the founder and president of FSB Associates, an online publicity and marketing firm that works primarily with authors. She’s helped many authors reach their readers and has written a book about how you can do...Read More

January 31, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Got a book? This post talks about how you can pitch your book to bloggers. If you don’t yet have a book—don’t worry! Read it as a guide to pitching guest posts to bloggers or file it away for the future. This week’s tip...Read More

August 30, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers,   Greetings! Big news! Registration is open for my Write-A-Thon Book Coaching Program. This course will give you the opportunity to learn how to write a nonfiction book AND get the support you need to do it! There are only a limited number of spaces...Read More

July 12, 2016 Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, I’m getting ready for my annual social media sabbatical. It’s probably the best—and hardest thing—I do. For two weeks, I don’t check email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. And although I return to a mountain of email, it’s worth it. I’m able to take time to read,...Read More