Fantasy Writing for Literary Agents
Fantasy writing is for fools… wait, let me explain. I’m literally the last person on the planet who’s going to limit you (or tell you what you can’t do). The world has enough of those already. But, many authors (dare I say most authors?) have...
Suspension of Disbelief
Suspension of disbelief or “willing suspension of disbelief” is more important than most authors realize. The term… Suspension of Disbelief …is usually used to describe something that fiction readers do: Temporarily “forget” that something is...
Write a Book for Your Business
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, there are only three ways to write a book for your business (at least in my mind). One of them is good, I call it Win-Win Writing. The other two are a complete waste of time, and they can destroy your business....
How to Become a Literary Agent
How to become a literary agent – before you decide to start a literary agency and/or represent yourself, read this article by a former NY Times bestselling book agent. How to Become a Literary Agent? So you say that you want to learn how to become a literary...
Self-Publish a Book
Self-publish a book? Before you do, come closer. More. It’s dark in here. Closer… Nope, closer still. Okay. I’m going to tell you a secret. A confession really. Do you see that, over there… next to the stairs? Take a look. Now, look at me. It physically...
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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.