Ask the Author: Pasquale Russo
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Pasquale Russo
I love the process of writing, even though I procrastinate like everyone else. Playing with ideas is something I enjoy. There is never a shortage of ideas to play with. Working with words and coming up with creative solutions is also a plus. I've also had the opportunity to stretch my writing ability in a variety of ways. I've written technical manuals, interactive training, websitemarketing copy, corporate communication, and ghostwriting. There is no shortage of fields for a writer who is willing to learn and try other things.
Pasquale Russo
Working for more than 25 years as a writer in corporate communications has conditioned me to deal with writer's block. When you're on deadline, no one wants to hear about it. I have learned that being blocked usually an indication that I haven't thought things through. Outlining typically helps me, followed by a rest. I work hard on solving the issue and then let my subconcious deal with it. Typically that works quite well. When I come
Pasquale Russo
"Another Vanishing Act" was actually my father-in-law's idea. He's a bit of a rascal and he came up with the idea after moving into a senior's residence. He asked me to look at it because he liked my U.S. marshal's book. I saw the possibilities, came up with my own ideas while writing, and the two of us would conspire about the action. Having a co-author is something you don't hear many writers talk about, but the two of us ended up feeding into each other's ideas. Great fun. We laughed a lot.
Pasquale Russo
Learn everything you can and look for opportunities. I went to a marvelous journalism school (University of Missouri-Columbia) that required us to work on the daily newspaper. A great learning experience. I also worked part-time during the summer for a local weekly paper back home and later for the university's PR office on internal publications. Working side-by-side with pros can't be beat.
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