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!

10 Great Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

Tons of people want to write, but think they can't because they can't get started. Or, they start writing and are stalled. They don't know where to go next. Here are 10 ways that you can beat writer's block and keep writing! Create an outline: Some people hate to do...

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Tell Them to Just Go Away!

I get pretty irked when people who have never had anything published try to tell me how to write.  They're so certain that they know better because they may have been successful in another field, and well... that means the know everything, right? Your writing can't be...

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You CAN Do It

What happens when you tell people you're a writer? Do they ask if you've had anything "published"? Like, "Well... so what. You write stuff, but well... come on. I don't see your shit in the bookstore." Do you get those vibes? Image by Lester Public Library via Flickr...

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