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!
A Rude Awakening
I have had a very rude awakening since writing that last post. Let me tell you:
Writers Write
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?
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...