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!
What are some common mistakes that freelance writers make?
So... Quora automatically rejected this post. Hmm... Something screwy there because there's nothing to be alarmed about. I just want new freelancers to learn some basics. Here you go: I was a freelancer for years. I made most of the mistakes in the beginning. Who...
Writing Through Life
OK, so in my last post, we established something I hate to admit -- I'm on the road to old. In some ways that totally sucks, but in others, it's amazing! Though our bodies get older, our brains (barring any debilitating disease), continue to grow. My brain is 25, as I...
Entering the Twilight Zone
So, I sit here contemplating the horrid fact that in a few short months, I'll be eligible for Medicare. Yep. The sound of that is very scary to some. They see it as "Old Age," "Over the Hill," and "Done For." Silly geese. You're not done until you're done! And I, for...