by Pat Marcello | Dec 30, 2010 | Writing
We all know that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end. We’ve talked about the beginning over the last few days… that should be where you start your conflict or problem. But what happens next? That’s your middle. Here’s where you turn...
by Pat Marcello | Dec 29, 2010 | Writing
Conflict is uber important in any short story or novel. We’ve already covered why and how, but what makes it so important? Simple. Conflict makes people feel. Your readers should want to see your main character be successful. Or, in the case of a villian, they...
by Pat Marcello | Dec 26, 2010 | Writing
OMG… The toaster just caught on fire! What’s worse is that Jack is working on his computer in his bedroom. He let the toaster do its work while he did something else, and so, he doesn’t even know there’s a fire. The dog starts barking, but by...
by Pat Marcello | Dec 3, 2010 | Writing
Now that we’ve covered the basics of each age group, let’s ton into more detail about style. Age-appropriateness is extremely important when writing for kids, and now, you know a little about each group and what they like. So, how do you write for them? ...
by Pat Marcello | Dec 1, 2010 | Writing
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...
