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!

You Lucky Writer!

by Pat Marcello | Dec 23, 2010 | Writing | 0 Comments

I started writing when I was a kid. I used to collaborate with my friends when I was in high school and we'd come up with some pretty interesting play scripts. In fact, we came up with one so funny and "interesting" about the teachers that it was banned. Image by...

Research: Why It’s Important

by Pat Marcello | Dec 22, 2010 | Writing | 0 Comments

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...

Teen Material for Men

by Pat Marcello | Dec 21, 2010 | Writing | 0 Comments

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:...