Bringing Books to Life!
Mark has had hundreds of articles, curriculum pieces, videos, and books published throughout his writing career, which began as a local newspaper sports writer while he was in college. He offers some humble advice with a good sense of humor.
A week after Cuts Like a Knife hit the market I had a neighbor ask, “when can an author quit the day job and write full-time?” I got the same question from two authors within days. Here is a quick glance at the numbers that helps anyone that wants to start a new enterprise count the cost – I picked a salary with an easy monthly number and then walked authors through the royalty process. Enjoy!
Still waiting for a publishing deal on your manuscript? Going crazy waiting? Should you just go ahead and publish your own book?
How do you find the perfect title for your book? For my Kristen Conner Mystery Series I discovered the first title while listening to the radio: Cuts Like a Knife. When I started outlining the second novel, which dealt with online dating and obsession, Every Breath You Take made it two books in a row that matched up with a great 80s song. The third novel? Still haven’t found what I’m looking for? Or cold as ice?