by Pat Marcello | Feb 5, 2011 | Writing
New writers tend to cringe when they hear about query letters. They seem so “non-creative,” and so business-y and lacking in entertainment value. But lemme tell ya… Writing query letters can be a blast! At least, they are for me. You see, I’m a...
by Pat Marcello | Feb 4, 2011 | Writing
That’s never been a problem for me, and query letters, but selling work before it’s done does scare some people. You can always create an outline of your idea first, if that makes you feel more secure. But let me tell you… Once you start writing...
by Pat Marcello | Feb 3, 2011 | Writing
Oh, yeah… I’m not really the touchy-feely type, but when it comes to art, that’s what happens. When you’re looking at a painting, you’re seeing color, subject, and design, and the combination of all of those will evoke an emotional...
by Pat Marcello | Feb 2, 2011 | Writing
Is there really one? I’m guessing that in English class, if you’re in the 3rd grade there is. But let’s think about some modern literature… How about Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes. It’s one of the best books I ever read, and...
by Pat Marcello | Feb 1, 2011 | Writing
Right, you’re thinking. Paragraph construction has plagued writers for probably… ever. So, what makes them fun? Well, writing them for one. I mean, how hard is it to come up with a paragraph, unless you’re constructing it for your third-grade...
