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Rochelle Melander
@writenowcoach.bsky.social
I'm an ICF certified writing & ADHD coach, Teaching Artist, and the author of many books, including the award-winning MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD. Member of #SCBWI, #12x12, #ASJA. Find me online at https://writenowcoach.com/
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When the world is on fire, it's still important to make art. Maybe even more important. Check out my roadmap for making art when the world is on fire: writenowcoach.com/how-to-write... #writingcommunity #writingtips
Distracted and in need a little support to get your work done? Try Show Up and Write this Thursday: writenowcoach.com/show-up-and-...
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This might be the perfect time to write your memoir. Read how Elaine Blanchard went from writing one-woman plays to penning her memoir: writenowcoach.com/writerswork-... #writingcommunity #memoir
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Celebrate National Author's Day by reading a banned book. #writingcommunity #writingtip
November 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
You can subscribe to me on Substack now. I publish every Tuesday morning: open.substack.com/pub/rochelle... #writingcommunity
When the World Falls to Pieces, Write!
Art is my cure to all this madness, sadness, and loss of belonging in the world and through it I’ll walk myself home.”
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November 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Let’s be clear, most EBT users are white. The reason he’s specifically lying about “weaves” and we’ve seen so many AI fakes of Black women ranting about food stamps is they need to make BW the face EBT because they know many Americans don’t care if Black people suffer, and some actually wish for it.
ROB SCHMITT: People are using SNAP benefits to get their nails done, to get their weaves and their hair. This is a really ugly program.

SEN. RON JOHNSON: That program needs to be dramatically reformed.
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
One of my favorite publications for cooking healthy food is from Diane Angelucci on Substack! ladolcevitajourney.substack.com?r=nkzt&utm_c...
Diane Angelucci | Diane Donofrio Angelucci | Substack
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey. Click to read Diane Angelucci, by Diane Donofrio Angelucci, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What do you do when the world is in chaos? Legend has it, when Martin Luther was asked what he'd do if the world was ending, he said: "Plant a tree." If you're a writer, write. An artist? Create. writenowcoach.com/when-the-wor... #writingcommunity
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Goals are important. Here is an update on our Instagram Progress: 😹💅💅💅 ⬇️

@catsonacouch - 928K
✅ @ senatorvance - 287K ✅
⏭️ Next up: @ jdvance - 1.7M
⏭️ After that: @ vp - 14.9 and dropping
🏁 Finally: cat world domination 🌟😼😼😼

The whole point of this account is to have more friends than JD Vance 💅
June 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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“When I began to listen to poetry, it’s when I began to listen to the stones, and I began to listen to what the clouds had to say, and I began to listen to others.”

-Joy Harjo

#PoetryLovers #poems #poetry #PoetryCommunity #PoetrySky
October 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
If you've ever wanted to write middle grade, you won't want to miss this interview with @silviaacevedo.com about how she wrote her newest book: writenowcoach.com/writerswork-... #writingcommunity #kidlit
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
You can now get my posts on substack where I'll be writing about people like Helen Keller, Anne Frank, James Baldwin, and others who overcame difficulty and wrote to change the world. rochellemelander.substack.com/subscribe?pa... #writingcommunity
Subscribe to Always Write with Write Now! Coach Rochelle Melander
Writing and ADHD coach Rochelle Melander provides science-based writing tools and inspirational stories about people who changed the world through writing. Click to read Always Write with Write Now! C...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Think you're distracted? Darwin was worried his project would be rejected by conservatives, was sick, and had children interrupting him all day. Learn how he overcame challenges: writenowcoach.com/blog/ #writingcommunity #ADHD #distraction
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
All of my clients are complaining about being distracted. I wrote this post for them--and any of you--who NEED to focus for your work but find your head spinning: writenowcoach.com/how-to-ditch... #writingtips #deepfocus #ADHD
October 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If distractions are getting in the way of you getting writing done, this Thursday, you can try out a complimentary combo accountability and co-writing session. It will give you a taste of the Write Now! Writing Accountability Group and Show Up and Write: writenowcoach.com/show-up-and-...
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Advice to my younger self:
Take regular breaks away from the keyboard.

#KidLitChat

p.s. In all seriousness, my still-recurring tendinitis issues all stem from me being stupid decades ago and NOT taking enough breaks. So don't be stupid like me! I now set an alarm on my computer so I don't forget.
September 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
My friend @jeanneesacken.bsky.social has a brand new book! Read all about it AND visit her at @boswellbooks.bsky.social on Friday: writenowcoach.com/writerswork-...
September 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This quote is often misattributed to Maya Angelou, but it belongs to Zora: a fierce writer and academic who knew what it took to tell a story. #writingcommunity
September 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
If you've got resolutions hanging out there waiting for someone to finish, now is the time to tackle them. Check out my post for details on HOW to do it: writenowcoach.com/rescue-your-... #writingcommunity
September 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
If you want to learn about how purpose helps people overcome fear, read about how the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reacted when a group of white clergy told him to WAIT. Purpose can change your life. More at the blog: writenowcoach.com/how-purpose-... #writingcommunity #kidlit #MLK
August 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Can knowing your enneagram type help you bust procrastination? Take a look at my suggestions: writenowcoach.com/use-the-enne... #writingcommunity #ADHD #enneagram
August 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Feeling stuck? Staring at the screen won't help. To get that aha moment, you're going to have to get up, walk around, and do something repetitive. Kind of like Archimedes in the bathtub. More at the blog: writenowcoach.com/how-to-get-a... #writingcommunity #aha #ADHDCoaching
How to Get an AHA Moment - Write Now Coach! Blog
Do you need an AHA moment? Are you stuck? This post will give you the tool you need to court your next breakthrough!
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August 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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🦸‍♀️ GIVEAWAY!!! 🦸‍♂️⁠
Every reader deserves to feel seen, strong, and celebrated - this is where Vashti Harrison shines! ⁠
Enter to win a bundle of picture books by Vashti Harrison July 22–28 at picturebooksummit.co....⁠

Don’t miss out!⁠

#vashtiharrison giveaway #kidlit #booksky
July 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Is it ADHD or is it just me? Read this interview to learn a little bit about my work as an ADHD Coach and how I can help you. writenowcoach.com/writerswork-... #writingcommunity #ADHD
July 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM