Are You Writing at the Wrong Time of Day? By Rochelle Melander
Dear Writers, Last week, Chuck Wendig wrote a great post on the quantity and quality of self-published books, Slushy Gut Slog: Why the Self-Publishing S$*t... Read More
Who Else Wants to Restart the New Year? by Rochelle Melander
My husband has long said that January is the worst time to start a New Year, especially if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. January... Read More
Set Your Writing Goals for 2014 by Rochelle Melander
Finding yourself doesn’t require that you fly to Tibet, join a convent, or build a meditation room. Just consistently keep a minimal commitment to empty... Read More
Mapping Your Assets by Rochelle Melander
When we recognize and appreciate our assets, we transform our thinking. Instead of seeing needs and deficiencies, we see gifts and strengths. We transform negatives... Read More
The Scavenger Hunt by Rochelle Melander
Dear Writers, How did the reckoning go? I hope you were able to discern what brought you joy! (If you have no idea what I’m... Read More
#NaNoWriMo Rescue: Try Exercise! By Rochelle Melander
I’m not talking about running or practicing yoga, though exercise and other repetitive tasks (folding towels or knitting) can help you overcome writer’s block. I’m... Read More
How to Build Your Own #NaNoWriMo Challenge by Rochelle Melander
Every November thousands of otherwise normal people give up their spare time and write a 50,000-word novel in a month. The challenge is called National... Read More
Writers@Work: The Art and Science of Translation by Katherine Douglass
When I first spoke with Katherine several years ago, she was living in France. Though she described her house as old and drafty, I envied... Read More
How to Protect Your Genius Time by Rochelle Melander
Over the summer, I read a blog post on Life Hacker by James Clear: You Have 25,000 Mornings as an Adult. Here’s How Not to... Read More
Falling in Love by Rochelle Melander
When we commit ourselves to writing for some part of each day we are happier, more enlightened, alive, lighthearted and generous to everyone else. Even... Read More