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!

Write Like Sex and the City

Image via Wikipedia I was watching the second Sex and the City movie last night, when it dawned on me that I've neglected one important topic that teens are very interested in -- fashion. I mean, they're very conscious of their appearance at this age, and though they...

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Writing for Teens Is a Fact-Finding Mission

When you think about kids in college or upper high school grades and you're my age, you're thinking... babies. Considering the difference in our ages, it's probably understandable, but when you're writing for teens, you'd better get that thought right out of your...

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Teen Readers May Be Younger

When I think of teen readers, I'm thinking of kids that are looking toward college or careers, but in truth, your real audience will rarely exceed fifteen years of age. Why? Because the teens we're gearing our material toward are probably already reading adult books,...

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