Wednesday Writing Prompt: Extreme Writing by Stephanie Kilen
Whether you are a professional writer or a NaNoWriMo newbie, at some point writing begins to feel like a day job. You know what I... Read More
Practicing Gratitude
I’m a big fan of the book, Thanks: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert A. Emmons. Professor Emmons and his colleague Professor... Read More
NaNoWriMo: Lessons
National Novel Writing Month is like boot camp for writers. Even though I work as a professional writer and writing coach, I still need the... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: 140 Words or Less
Welcome, writers! Don’t forget to join us today at 12:00 PM CDT for the Write Now! Mastermind class with author Kelly Stone on learning how... Read More
#WritersRead: On What I Talk About … by Rochelle Melander
For years, I imagined that authors were blessed with a humongous dose of inspiration that drove them to work hard and achieve great things. Now... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Time Travel By Rochelle Melander
Choose an old object from your home. If you don’t have any, find a picture of an antique online. Imagine that when you touch the... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Journaling by Debra Brenegan
Practice Makes Perfect: How journaling helps the writing process Guest Post by Debra Brenegan One requirement I have for students of my Introduction to Creative... Read More
Author Event: Ann Patchett by Rochelle Melander
Last night I heard Ann Patchett read from her new book State of Wonder at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. The store was packed and... Read More
Organizing for Writers by Rochelle Melander
This is what my office looks like when I am finishing a project: messy. I spent the whole weekend moving furniture, tossing old stuff, cleaning,... Read More