by Pat Marcello | Nov 18, 2010 | Writing
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...
by Pat Marcello | Nov 15, 2010 | Writing
Want to know how writing works? Simple. You write; you’re rejected. You write some more and are rejected some more. And then, one day… Image via Wikipedia You find an editor who likes what you’ve done and he or she pays you for it. Don’t be...
by Pat Marcello | Nov 14, 2010 | Writing
How do you spell rejection? I can spell it any number of ways, like, “No thanks!” “Sorry, we covered this last month,” “Too contrived,” or just no response at all. Those are some things that were written on my manuscripts over the...
by Pat Marcello | Nov 13, 2010 | Writing
If you’re an American, you’ve undoubtedly seen the Energizer commercial ads featuring the Energizer Bunny. Have you noticed that he just keeps moving and pounding that tiny little drum, no matter what? Nothing stops him. He goes over stuff or around it. He...
by Pat Marcello | Nov 12, 2010 | Writing
I’ve done a LOT of freelance and ghost writing in my time, and I can honestly say that I have NEVER missed a deadline. Not once. This is where your reputation as a writer comes into play. Plenty of writers may write better than I do. I’ve never claimed to...
