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!

Writers Write

by Pat Marcello | Sep 22, 2025 | Pat Life, Writing | 0 Comments

I have been writing professionally for more than 30 years. Sold my first short story in 1995 to a Christian magazine, and got a $75 check! Why was that important? Because my mother didn't think I'd make any money from a creative profession. I really wanted to be an...

What are some common mistakes that freelance writers make?

by Pat Marcello | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized, Writing | 0 Comments

So... Quora automatically rejected this post. Hmm... Something screwy there because there's nothing to be alarmed about. I just want new freelancers to learn some basics. Here you go: I was a freelancer for years. I made most of the mistakes in the beginning. Who...

Writing Through Life

by Pat Marcello | Apr 19, 2017 | Pat Life, Writing | 0 Comments

OK, so in my last post, we established something I hate to admit -- I'm on the road to old. In some ways that totally sucks, but in others, it's amazing! Though our bodies get older, our brains (barring any debilitating disease), continue to grow. My brain is 25, as I...