Not Writing – Author Excuses
If writing was a religion… I’d be going to hell. God help me, I’m a hypocrite. Reading about writing, thinking about writing, talking about writing. But… Not writing. No late night meetings with my muse. No midnight melting into morning as I put the...
Should I Self-Publish My Book?
Should I self-publish my book? That’s the question I’m asked by authors, more than any other. So, let me answer it definitively, by saying… Just because modern technology has made it possible for you to self-publish a book, doesn’t mean you...
Why I Love Writers – By a Former Literary Agent
It might surprise you to hear this (and you won’t like it), but some literary agents, book editors, and other publishing professionals don’t like writers. It’s true. You see… most agents, editors, and other publishing professionals love books. But they...
How to Get a Book Published – Literary Agents
How to get a book published with one click of your mouse… Although you might not know it yet, you and I were born to be together. That is, if you have a book — or book idea — that you’d like to sell to a traditional publisher for a decent amount of...
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About Mark Malatesta
MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company Literary Agent Undercover and The Bestselling Author. Mark's authors have gotten six-figure book deals, been on the NYT bestseller list, and published with houses such as Random House, Scholastic, and Thomas Nelson. Click here to learn more about Mark Malatesta and click here for Reviews of Mark Malatesta.