Oh, I Swear! – Guest Post by Becca Besser
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 12 By Becca Besser (Guest Post) Recently, in a group I’m in on Facebook, someone brought up the topic of personal religious beliefs and swearing in writing based on a person’s moral standards. Being a Christian myself, I chimed in on...
Book Contests – The Best and the Worst
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 12 Book contests are often to unpublished authors what casinos are to people with gambling problems. They can be a whole lot of fun (and they can pay off big time), but there are also serious risks you need to know about. The upside...
Yes or No… What Do You Think?
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 12 What’s the most important key to reaching your goals as an author? Here’s a hint: It has nothing to do with your work ethic, concept, content, craft, style, or platform. Instead, it has everything to do with what you’re...
Tax Deductions for Writers
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 12 Tax Deductions for Writers – If you’re a writer or author (or aspiring author), you’re probably paying more than necessary each year in taxes, without realizing it. This article about freelance writer taxes explains. It’s...
How to Become a Bestselling Author – For Any Book Genre
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 12 How to Become a Bestselling Author – As a former literary agency owner (now an author coach and consultant) I know that most authors spend plenty of time writing, and thinking about How to Get a Literary Agent. This article is...
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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.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.
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