Expertise Happy to answer questions about writing, writer's block, publishing/self-publishing. Can
answer general questions, but not available to critique work.
Experience Published author; have taught writing for 15 years at colleges, universities and community centers in the U.S. and Canada. Successful freelance writer for more than a decade, working with newspapers, magazines and institutional clients.
Organizations Southwest Writers
New Mexico Book Co-op
Publications Author of the fantasy adventure, The MoonQuest, and the book of writing inspiration and practice, The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write. Freelanced full-time as a writer, journalist and editor for more than a decade. Published in a wide range of publications. Free inspirational e-newsletter has 1200 subscribers in more than a dozen countries.
Education/Credentials Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. More than 15 years of teaching/coaching/consulting.
Awards and Honors Award-Winning Finalist in Visionary Fiction, National Best Books 2007 Awards; New Mexico Discovery Award 2006
Q: I am interested in getting some of my work published, however most press's say no unsolicited mss, ... A: "No unsolicited manuscripts" means the publisher will accept only manuscripts submitted by an agent. ...
Q: I've got 6 or 7 short stories in second draft, and a couple in first draft still. I've also got a ... A: Congratulations on all that output! If you're looking to see a collection in print and don't want ...
Q: Can you tell me what typing program publishers prefer a writer to use for submissions? Like, ... A: Publishers and agents are not at all concerned with which program you use to create your submission ...
Q: Well, I am writing involving Disney and in it disney is the place where the main character has to ... A: If you're concerned whether or not people will get mad at you for what you write, you're probably in ...
Q: I'm trying to finish up a nonfiction book that I've written. My main problem is that I don't have ... A: A few points. The first is that it's always a good idea to have an outside editor go over your work. ...
Q: Mark, Can you tell me how long a sample chapter should be (typically) for a nonfiction book ... A: Your sample chapter should be the length of your actual chapter, whatever it is. Agent Michael ...
