You Can’t Say That!
Have you ever wondered what’s “legal” to include in a book? What can you say, or not say? It doesn’t matter if you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, some things are okay—others will get you in trouble. And the last thing you want is to get rejected by literary agents...
Your Book Isn’t Dead
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 11 It takes a lotto challenge me. That’s because I’ve been in the publishing industry for more than two decades: as a writer, a literary agency owner and president, the Marketing and Licensing Manager for a well-known publisher, and...
Sometimes “Bestseller” Is a Bad Word
By Rick Killian (Guest Post) Bestseller: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Romeo famously asked, “What’s in a name?” By the end of the play, he got his answer—apparently quite a lot! I wish the same could be said for the word...
How to Find the Perfect Home for Your Book
Finding the perfect place to live is a lot like finding the perfect literary agent and publisher. It’s usually an emotional roller coaster ride, a major source of stress, and a massive time suck… even if you go into it with the right expectations and a...
What’s Your Decision?
When Ingrid and I move to California at the end of this April it’s going to be a catalyst for you, in one way or another. So I thought I’d explain what we’re doing (and why), and tell you how it’s going to affect you. For those of you who’ve followed The Bestselling...
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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.