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Mark David Gerson

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Author of more than 20 books, including critically acclaimed titles for writers, award-winning fiction and compelling memoirs, and founder of The Mark David Gerson School of Writing. www.markdavidgerson.com

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Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · Nov 15

Are you writing? Not writing but want to be? Whatever your level, medium or genre, I have all kinds of resources to get you started and keep you going. My passion in all I write and teach is to help you get your stories, whatever they are, written and out into the world. www.markdavidgerson.com

Mark David Gerson

Mark David Gerson is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books, including The Legend of Q'ntana fantasy series and books for writers considered that are classics in the field. As a writing c...

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Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 2h

Writing Tip of the Day: "Be Bold!"
• Need help tapping into that place of daring? You're why I created my Fall Writes workshop series. It kicks off 10/19, and you don't have to be a new writer or playwright to participate! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 1d

Kyri loves his new toy so much, he’s insisting on taking it everywhere!

(Notice the turtle’s right front foot…or what’s left of it. This is supposed to be an indestructible toy. That foot was chewed through within an hour of getting it home!)

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 1d

Scottsdale morning
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Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 2d

Writing Tip of the Day: "Whatever you know of your story, you start every piece of writing the same way: with a single word.”
• Need help getting to that first word (and to all the other words)? You're why I created Fall Writes! Starting 10/19 on Zoom. www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 3d

Inspiration of the Day: "One does not discover new lands without first and for an extended time losing sight of all shorelines."
• Need help discovering new lands, in your creativity or the rest of your life? You'll find it at www.markdavidgerson.com and www.gersonwritingschool.com

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 4d

Writing Tip of the Day: "There are no rules!"
• Need help breaking old rules so you can break new ground? You're why I created The Mark David Gerson School of Writing. Stop by for everything you need to supercharge *your* creativity! www.gersonwritingschool.com

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 5d

This is true for my Q'ntana "true fantasy" novels and for all my books, nonfiction as well as fiction. Find out for yourself!
www.markdavidgerson.com/books or major online bookseller worldwide

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 7d

Inspiration of the Day: "Stories are mightier than any wizardry. Nothing can rival their magic."
• Read stories that inspired that quote! www.qntanabooks.com
• Need helping connecting with your storytelling wizardry? Look for books, courses, groups, workshops and more at www.gersonwritingschool.com

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 8d

Enjoying my birthday freebie with my BFF (best furry friend).

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 8d

Scottsdale (birthday) morning

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 9d

Based on my birth time, the time zone I was born in and my current time zone, my birthday is actually just before midnight tonight, not tomorrow. So let the party begin! 🎈🎈🎉🎉🎁🎁🍾🍾

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 9d

Traffic light love 🐶💜🚘

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 11d

Writer's Life: "My stories are *so much* smarter than I am...as every one of my 20+ has demonstrated!"
• Need help trusting your stories' smarts? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. The next one kicks off (10/1). Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 12d

7 years ago today, this little guy adopted me. Rescued me, too.

Because he’s a rescue, today’s the only birthday I have for him. So Happy Birthday, Kyri…and thank you!

Photo: Day 1 in the Unleashed store in Portland’s Pearl District.

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 12d

Struggling to get going or keep going? Challenged to find the right words or any words, or to find the time to write? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. Next one kicks off 10/1. Join us! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 12d

Writing Tip of the Day: "Trust the magic. It will never let you down!."
• Need help getting to that magical place ? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. The next one (and final one for 2025) kicks off on 10/1 for 6 weeks. Join us!!
www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 13d

Are you ready for your next creative breakthrough, and all the inspiration, motivation, guidance and support that will get you there? Join us for my next Breakthrough Group for Writers, starting 10/1 on Zoom.
www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 15d

Writing Inspiration of the Day: If you trust in your story and in its inherent wisdom, the words always come.
• Need help getting to that place of trust? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. next one kicks off 10/1. Join us!!
www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 16d

Scottsdale morning

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 16d

Writing Tip of the Day: "Write from the heart, and you'll never run out of things to say!"
• Need help connecting to your heart words? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one kicks off on 10/1 6 weeks. Join us!!
www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 17d

Writing Inspiration of the Day: "I write into the empty spaces, and the words fill me."
• Get inspired on your own creative journey with my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. The next one kicks off 10/1 on Zoom. Join us! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 18d

To all my friends and family who celebrate: Have a sweet, healthy and joyous New Year!

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 19d

Inspiration of the Day: "What do dreams know of boundaries?"
• Need help realizing your writing dreams? ou're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one (and final one for 2025) kicks off on 10/1 for 6 weeks. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 19d

Writing Tip of the Day: "Be in the moment with your writing.”
• Need help staying present in your writing, with trusting that the next word *will* come? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one kicks off 10/1 for 6 weeks. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events

Mark David Gerson @markdavidgerson.bsky.social · 22d

A dog and his boy 🐶
BTW, Kyri (he’s the dog 🤪) is named after a character in my Legend of Q’ntana “true fantasy” series.