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!

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...

My Middle Made Me Meshuggenah

by Pat Marcello | Jan 2, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

No, I'm not Jewish, but made you look, right? You'll notice the alliterative title... They often work well to get readers to read more. Keep that in mind. Meshuggenah means crazy or nuts, in case you don't already know, and I have to say that my middle certainly did...