Write On! PatMarcello.com | A woman who has redesigned herself more times than Tyra Banks has redesigned her hair

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!

How Does the Story Feel?

by Pat Marcello | Jan 14, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

You have a story in mind. Where did it come from? The character or the situation? If the story came from developing your character first, then it might be easy to decide which character(s) will carry the viewpoint -- that's the angle from which all action in the story...

The Methodical Approach to Awarding Viewpoint

by Pat Marcello | Jan 13, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

Does the idea of viewpoint or point of view (POV) confuse you? Not to worry! It confuses lots of new writers, and I can remember way back 21 years ago when it kind of confused me, too. When you're reading a novel, think about who is telling you what's going on. Image...

Writing from the Best Angle

by Pat Marcello | Jan 12, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

I love figuring out where my point of view (POV) or viewpoint should be when I'm writing fiction. Who narrates the action? Is it my main character? Or is it a third-person omniscient narrator? How is my story best told? So, how do I figure that out? I write a...