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!

Preschoolers Have Natural ADD

I love little kids, especially between four and about six years old. They're just discovering everything and because everything is so new to them, they are easily excitable. The only problem is... they haven't learned how to pay attention for long spans yet. So,...

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Write with Sound in Mind

Yesterday, we talked about the wee ones and how to write for them. But that was only part of the picture. There's lots more to consider. Image via Wikipedia When writing picture books, sensory detail is highly important. Make sure characters not only see and hear, but...

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Writing to Your Audience: Preschoolers

I really got into the mechanics and styles of writing when I started teaching for the Institute of Children's Literature. Each week, I'd get about 30 lessons from students and I would have to go through them and edit for grammar, punctuation, and style, including age...

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