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!

Research: Why It’s Important

Image via Wikipedia Research is a hated word by many. Personally, I love it! I could do that and not write, believe it or not, and I'm sure that many of you are wondering why. I'm a learner! I love to learn new things and will take on any topic to fill my brain. I've...

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Teen Material for Men

As we discussed yesterday, teen magazines for 16 and above are very different when it comes to material. Women's magazines are are about topics that aren't interesting in the least to teen men. So, what do they like? Much the same things that adult men do:...

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Teen Material for Women

We're talking about writing for teens this week -- kids 16 and above. So, let's look at some of the popular teen magazines and see what they offer. When evaluating magazines, it's best to determine your audience first. Will they be male or female? In this age group,...

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