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 to Write a Killer Ending

by Pat Marcello | Jan 5, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

Image by koalazymonkey via Flickr So, endings can be tough. You've told your tale, the conflict is solved, and well... then what? Then, you need to satisfy readers. You have to tie everything up in a neat little bow so that they're not left hanging. That is, unless...

Writing: Ends Up

by Pat Marcello | Jan 4, 2011 | Writing | 2 Comments

So, what about the end of your novel or short story? How should it happen? My advice is that you make it closure. Let your readers see that the main conflict has been solved via the actions of your main character(s) and that all of the loose ends are cut off or tied....

This is the End… My Only Friend the End

by Pat Marcello | Jan 3, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

Don't you hate it when you get to the end of a book and nothing happens? That's why you should take the time to craft your ending carefully. Readers don't want to be let down. They want an ending that gives them closure to the story. Image via Wikipedia Here are some...