Why Write-A-Thon: You Need a Vacation
Writing is its own reward. —Henry Miller Have you seen my dining room table? Yeah, neither have I. Sometime after school started, it became buried... Read More
Why Write-A-Thon? You can do it!
Welcome writers! We are counting down to the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About... Read More
Why Write-A-Thon: You Have Something to Say
We are counting down to the launch of my new book, Write-A-Thon with a series of blog posts on “Why Write-A-Thon?” Why would anybody do... Read More
Why Write-A-Thon? You Need a Deadline!
I am one of those people who thrive on deadlines. Nothing brings on inspiration more readily than desperation. —Harry Shearer The secret of becoming a... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Stop to Smell the Weeds
I have two dogs. Muffin, our first dog, is an old guy who stops to mark just about every fire hydrant and tree he passes.... Read More
How to Write More
The more you write, the more you write. —Rochelle Melander An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.... Read More
Celebrate Banned Books Week: Read
Before the week is out, be a patriot: Encourage a child to fall in love with a book. Apply for a library card. —Linda Campbell,... Read More
How to Use Social Media to Generate Article Ideas
If you are a professional writer, no doubt you have developed several niches that you write about regularly. One of the difficulties that niche experts... Read More
The Habits of Professional Writers: How to Get Hired Back
For the past 11 years, I’ve edited a quarterly devotional periodical. I work with at least one or two new writers a quarter. Some become... Read More
Is Writing Making Me Fat, part 2 by Rochelle Melander
Earlier this week, I read the article, “Excessive Sitting Linked to Premature Death in Women.” According to the article, “Females who sat the longest and... Read More