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!

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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Writing for Teens Isn’t Twilight

Image via Wikipedia When you think of "teen" writing, you might be thinking about the stuff we've talked about over the last four days. That's partly true, but in children's writing, the "teen" genre is over 15. That means, they're reading like adults. Selling fiction...

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