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
Help! I need to find time to write! by Rochelle Melander
I want to be writing—revising last year’s NaNo project—but I am inundated by tasks and of course, I still have to work! My son has... Read More
The Mystery of the Chime and #fridaywrites by Rochelle Melander
The Mystery of the Chime The odd chiming started last Sunday morning, after my husband had left for work. I blamed his camera, but that... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Grab a Book by Rochelle Melander
Several times a year, this post goes around Facebook: It’s National Book Week. The rules are: Grab the closest book to you. Go to page... Read More