Hey, how’s it going? I’m Pat Marcello and I’ve written 10 books for publishers like ABC-Clio, Lucent, and Andrews-McMeel. I haven’t been writing for magazines or writing books for years, but I do write every day. I am a writer. And I have writerly thoughts all the time — some twisted, some normal. And so, I’d like to share a little of each with you. Enjoy!
The Excitement Guide to Research Organization
OK, OK... I know you're like, "What so exciting about research, especially organizing it?" Well, some of us like that. Really. I love it and have my own special means of organizing everything I find. I'm sure there are other ways, and maybe even faster ways, but the...
Organizing Your Research
Life is complex and writing a book is a task that can seem terribly overwhelming. And regardless of whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, you have to do some research. You may think that's not true, but think about it... If you're writing location and get one...
Editors Work from the Gut
I remember when my job was editing. It's not a simple job. You're not 100% certain how your audience will react to certain pieces that you approve for publishing or how many people will buy a book you recommended be published. You just have to listen to your marketing...