28 January 2020     Note From Rochelle     Dear Writers,   How are you doing with your resolutions? If you’re procrastinating—and who isn’t?—you might find help at my workshop: Procrastination Proof Your Writing Life. I will be teaching it again in Monday, February 3 at 5:00 PM CT. And here’s the exciting bit:...Read More

I am delighted to welcome Stacey Lee to the blog today! She’s the award-winning author of several books for young readers. And she’s coming to Milwaukee! Join Stacey Lee on Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 PM for a very special parent-child event at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. For more information and to purchase tickets, check...Read More

January 8, 2019   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, So it’s a brand new year with shiny new goals, but it may feel a little bit like nothing has changed. We may have new dreams and new projects to complete, but unless we change our habits, nothing in our life changes. But when we...Read More

June 20, 2017   Note From Rochelle   Dear Readers, It’s almost time! The Write-A-Thon Critique and Coaching Group starts Wednesday, June 28. If you need accountability, feedback on your writing, and tools to overcome writer’s block, sign up today at the Group Coaching page. Today I’m delighted to welcome debut novelist J. Mercer, who...Read More

March 28, 2017     Note From Rochelle     Dear Readers,   Last week we talked about how to shed what doesn’t work, shift to new practices, and take a single step in a positive direction. If you tried the assignment and struggled—you’re normal! We must work at this: shedding old habits and shifting...Read More

February 2, 2016   Note From Rochelle   Dear Writers, Welcome! If writing a book was your New Year’s resolution–has it survived January? Research suggests that only 8 percent of us will succeed at reaching our New Year’s goal. Would you like to be one of them? I’ve helped hundreds of people finish books and projects,...Read More

1 September 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, When I go back-to-school shopping with the kids, it’s tempting to fill the cart with products to help me be a more organized writer! But over the years, I’ve discovered that the perfect notebook, calendar, or pen doesn’t really add to my writing success. As a business...Read More

July 28, 2015   Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, Today’s tip comes from my friend and colleague Lisa Walker England. She’s a fantastic businesswoman and artist—and has stopped by to talk about one of her recent projects, a graphic novel that she’s releasing on her blog: The (Re)Invention of Alethia Grey. If you’ve ever thought you might...Read More

21 July 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, This past spring, I attended the Wisconsin Romance Writers of America conference. I loved it, and I learned a lot. Wisconsin author Amy Reichert presented a helpful talk on revision. Her debut novel—The Coincidence of Coconut Cake—was released today! She’s here to talk about how using food in fiction...Read More

19 May 2015 Note From Rochelle Dear Writers, As summer approaches, I’m planning writing projects and reading lists. To help you write better and read more, I’m welcoming many guest writers to share their best writing tips and favorite summer reads. In addition, I’m hoping to have frequent book giveaways. If you have recently published...Read More