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Mark David Gerson
returns 12/31/2013
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Expertise
Happy to answer questions about writing, writer's block, publishing/self-publishing. Can answer general questions, but not available to critique work.
Experience in the area
Published author; have taught writing for 15 years at colleges, universities and community centers in the U.S. and Canada. Successful freelance writer for more than a decade, working with newspapers, magazines and institutional clients.
Organizations
Southwest Writers New Mexico Book Co-op
Publications
Author of the fantasy adventure, The MoonQuest, and the book of writing inspiration and practice, The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write. Freelanced full-time as a writer, journalist and editor for more than a decade. Published in a wide range of publications. Free inspirational e-newsletter has 1200 subscribers in more than a dozen countries.
Education/Credentials
Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. More than 15 years of teaching/coaching/consulting.
Awards and Honors
Award-Winning Finalist in Visionary Fiction, the National Best Books 2007 Awards; New Mexico Discovery Award 2006
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Recent Answers from Mark David Gerson
2008-02-13 Article Rights:
Dear Sally, It's a hard question to answer without knowing more details. Most publications don't take on all rights to a submission, but some certainly do. You might do some research on their submission
2008-02-07 author penning:
Hi, Lee, Not sure this will work, but I think I would just do an image search for the word "author." First, though, try this link and see if it works for you: http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Author
2008-01-28 a too long idea incubation:
Dear Farida, If it's productivity you seek, become a news journalist. If it's your creative spirit you seek to nurture, you must be open to its vagaries and its timeline. That doesn't mean you can't
2008-01-27 a too long idea incubation:
Dear Farida, Thanks for your question. It's an important one and one that's not as uncommon as you might think. Without having an in-depth conversation or coaching session with you, I can offer only
2007-10-23 writing:
Dear Al, Lots of questions. I'll do my best to answer them all. 1) The whole premise of my upcoming book, "The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to Write," is that if you feel the call to write
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