by Pat Marcello | Jan 2, 2011 | Writing
No, I’m not Jewish, but made you look, right? You’ll notice the alliterative title… They often work well to get readers to read more. Keep that in mind. Meshuggenah means crazy or nuts, in case you don’t already know, and I have to say that my...
by Pat Marcello | Jan 1, 2011 | Writing
Though the beginning of your story is crucial and needs to draw people in, your middle is what keeps them reading your story or book. You have to give them rising action, a climax, falling action, and the denouement or the resolution of all conflicts. Here’s...
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 17, 2010 | Writing
As we’ve discussed here before, our “young adult” group involved teens, but it involves 12-14 year olds, so not all of them are teens. Yet, some magazines are directed straight at them. No magazines directed at the older group would have much on...
by Pat Marcello | Dec 9, 2010 | Writing
Do you remember what it was like to be a small child? Psychologists say that a majority of people don’t remember earlier than about age 5. I remember all the way back to 3. Maybe that’s why I still act 12, though I’m over 50. LOL No, seriously, I...
