Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing
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EP 340 - Personality, Passion, Presentation, and Persistence with Todd Fahnestock
Mark interviews award-winning, #1 bestselling fantasy author Todd Fahnestock about his journey through both traditional publishing and indie-publishing, focusing on the moments for learning, growth, a
EP 339 - Romancing the Writing Life with Bobby Hutchinson
In this episode Mark interviews bestselling author Bobby Hutchinson about her unique journey through traditional publishing and self-publishing. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recen
EP 338 - An Amazing F*cking Pivot into Sh!t-Tons of Money with James Fell
Mark interviews James Fell, the Sweary Historian, and bestselling author of ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY SH!T WENT DOWN. Prior to the interview Mark warns listeners of the adult language used in this episod
EP 337 - Collaborative Editing with Erika Steeves
Mark interviews editor Erika Steeves about her experiences in working with publishers and authors as an editor. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episod
EP 336 - Coming Out of The Writer Closet with Bradley Charbonneau
Mark interviews Bradley Charbonneau about his new book PROCRASTINATE and his new "Book in a Weekend" program for writers. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, thanks Patr
EP 335 - So You Failed NaNoWriMo
So it's December 1st, and NaNoWriMo is over. And everywhere around you, fellow author friends are posting on social media that they made it, they did it. They wrote 50,000 words in a single month. You
EP 334 - Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse with Brittlestar
Mark interviews social media funny man Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds) about his creative work and his new bookWelcome to the Stupidpocalypse:Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon. Prior to the main c
EP 333 - 10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital
Mark shares the audio from a presentation he gave in early November 2023 at 20BooksVegas called "10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital." This episode is sponsored by Mark's affiliate li
EP 332 - The Art of Noticing with Johnny B. Truant
Mark interviews Johnny B. Truant about his new THE ART OF NOTICING podcast. Prior to the main content, Mark leverages his digital AI voice from Eleven Labs to offer a brief introduction as well as a w
EP 331 - Self Publishing Made Simple with April M. Cox
Mark interviews author, coach & CEO/Founder of Little Labradoodle Publishing April Cox. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal updates and a word about this episode's sponsor, the Author