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!

See Like a Preschooler When Writing for Them

When you were little, what did you see? You don't remember, do you? I do. I used to walk about with a mirror, turned toward the ceiling and it felt like I was walking upside down. I had to step over doorways to avoid the light fixtures. It was a fun game and I...

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Preschool Writing Is Quite Entertaining

I've already mentioned how into books we were when my daughter was young and how when she was about 18 months old, she had her first library card. Well, we'd go to the library every couple of weeks, and she would pick out her allotted 10 books. It was a ritual that I...

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Goodnight Moon Is Not for Babies

That headline may seem silly to you, but it's true. The classic Goodnight Moon by Margaret  Wise Brown is for kids who are a little older, and who are ready to or are already talking.  There are just too many words for babies. And you know what happens when babies are...

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