Mark David Gerson
@markdavidgerson.bsky.social
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
Let 2026 be the year you free your creative spirit…with The Way of the Creative Fool, your step-by-step guide to unleashing your creative potential.
** Preorder your signed copy now and let the Fool's 12½ super-simple steps propel you into a super creative year! www.markdavidgerson.com/creativefool
** Preorder your signed copy now and let the Fool's 12½ super-simple steps propel you into a super creative year! www.markdavidgerson.com/creativefool
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Let 2026 be the year you free your creative spirit…with The Way of the Creative Fool, your step-by-step guide to unleashing your creative potential.
** Preorder your signed copy now and let the Fool's 12½ super-simple steps propel you into a super creative year! www.markdavidgerson.com/creativefool
** Preorder your signed copy now and let the Fool's 12½ super-simple steps propel you into a super creative year! www.markdavidgerson.com/creativefool
What a great testimonial from author Patrick Dorn! Check out Patrick's latest mystery novel. And give the gift of creative inspiration (including to you!) with The Voice of the Muse! www.markdavidgerson.com/books
November 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What a great testimonial from author Patrick Dorn! Check out Patrick's latest mystery novel. And give the gift of creative inspiration (including to you!) with The Voice of the Muse! www.markdavidgerson.com/books
Avoiding Amazon this weekend? There's no need to avoid my books!
• www.markdavidgerson.com/books (choose "signed copy" if you want them signed to you or someone else).
• bookshop.org/shop/markdav... (the site used by indie bookstores), as well as from other online booksellers.
• www.markdavidgerson.com/books (choose "signed copy" if you want them signed to you or someone else).
• bookshop.org/shop/markdav... (the site used by indie bookstores), as well as from other online booksellers.
November 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Avoiding Amazon this weekend? There's no need to avoid my books!
• www.markdavidgerson.com/books (choose "signed copy" if you want them signed to you or someone else).
• bookshop.org/shop/markdav... (the site used by indie bookstores), as well as from other online booksellers.
• www.markdavidgerson.com/books (choose "signed copy" if you want them signed to you or someone else).
• bookshop.org/shop/markdav... (the site used by indie bookstores), as well as from other online booksellers.
🌈 Inspiration of the Day: “‘All men are created equal.’ No matter how hard they try, they can never erase those words.”
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
🌈 Inspiration of the Day: “‘All men are created equal.’ No matter how hard they try, they can never erase those words.”
Why read fiction? "Fiction forces us out of our cocoon of self-involvement and we discover the universality of our shared humanity."
• Pick up a novel today and experience the magic! (Pick up one of mine at www.markdavidgerson.com/ficiton or from online booksellers worldwide.)
• Pick up a novel today and experience the magic! (Pick up one of mine at www.markdavidgerson.com/ficiton or from online booksellers worldwide.)
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Why read fiction? "Fiction forces us out of our cocoon of self-involvement and we discover the universality of our shared humanity."
• Pick up a novel today and experience the magic! (Pick up one of mine at www.markdavidgerson.com/ficiton or from online booksellers worldwide.)
• Pick up a novel today and experience the magic! (Pick up one of mine at www.markdavidgerson.com/ficiton or from online booksellers worldwide.)
This holiday season, give the gift of creative inspiration! And don't forget to add *your name* to your holiday gift list!! www.markdavidgerson.com/books
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November 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This holiday season, give the gift of creative inspiration! And don't forget to add *your name* to your holiday gift list!! www.markdavidgerson.com/books
#holidaygiftideas
#holidaygiftideas
Inspiration of the Day: "Let no man of peace and freedom despair. For he does not stand alone.”
November 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Inspiration of the Day: "Let no man of peace and freedom despair. For he does not stand alone.”
The whole tree was too big to fit in his mouth!
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The whole tree was too big to fit in his mouth!
Get Inspired with The Way of the Creative Fool...now available for preorder at www.markdavidgerson.com/creativefool
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Get Inspired with The Way of the Creative Fool...now available for preorder at www.markdavidgerson.com/creativefool
Inspiration of the Day: "Act as though and make it so!"
• Step #6 in The Way of the Abundant Fool: How to Bust Free of "Not Enough" and Break Free into Prosperity...in 12½ Super Simple Steps! www.thewayofthefool.rocks
• Step #6 in The Way of the Abundant Fool: How to Bust Free of "Not Enough" and Break Free into Prosperity...in 12½ Super Simple Steps! www.thewayofthefool.rocks
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Inspiration of the Day: "Act as though and make it so!"
• Step #6 in The Way of the Abundant Fool: How to Bust Free of "Not Enough" and Break Free into Prosperity...in 12½ Super Simple Steps! www.thewayofthefool.rocks
• Step #6 in The Way of the Abundant Fool: How to Bust Free of "Not Enough" and Break Free into Prosperity...in 12½ Super Simple Steps! www.thewayofthefool.rocks
Writing Inspiration of the Day: “Characters are not created by writers. They preexist and have to be found.”
• Need help finding *your* characters? You need “Free Your Characters, Free Your Story,” one of my nine downloadable courses • www.markdavidgerson.com/courses
• Need help finding *your* characters? You need “Free Your Characters, Free Your Story,” one of my nine downloadable courses • www.markdavidgerson.com/courses
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Writing Inspiration of the Day: “Characters are not created by writers. They preexist and have to be found.”
• Need help finding *your* characters? You need “Free Your Characters, Free Your Story,” one of my nine downloadable courses • www.markdavidgerson.com/courses
• Need help finding *your* characters? You need “Free Your Characters, Free Your Story,” one of my nine downloadable courses • www.markdavidgerson.com/courses
One of my favorite testimonials...from someone who was, herself, an inspiring speaker and great teacher. www.markdavidgerson.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
One of my favorite testimonials...from someone who was, herself, an inspiring speaker and great teacher. www.markdavidgerson.com
Chariot of the Dog 🐶
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Chariot of the Dog 🐶
Writer's Life: “I didn’t know how The StarQuest (my second novel) was going to end until the final scene tumbled out onto the screen. Boy, was I surprised!”
• Ready to be surprised by the power of *your* writing? You need my new writer's Mastermind experience! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
• Ready to be surprised by the power of *your* writing? You need my new writer's Mastermind experience! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Writer's Life: “I didn’t know how The StarQuest (my second novel) was going to end until the final scene tumbled out onto the screen. Boy, was I surprised!”
• Ready to be surprised by the power of *your* writing? You need my new writer's Mastermind experience! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
• Ready to be surprised by the power of *your* writing? You need my new writer's Mastermind experience! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
Why read fiction? Fiction exercises and excites our imagination in ways few other mediums can!
• Look for my seven novels (with more on the way!) at www.markdavidgerson.com/fiction
• Look for my seven novels (with more on the way!) at www.markdavidgerson.com/fiction
November 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Why read fiction? Fiction exercises and excites our imagination in ways few other mediums can!
• Look for my seven novels (with more on the way!) at www.markdavidgerson.com/fiction
• Look for my seven novels (with more on the way!) at www.markdavidgerson.com/fiction
It isn't always easy to believe in ourselves and in our creations. That's why I created my Mastermind groups for writers, artists and all creatives. The next starts 11/11 for 5 weeks. Space is limited so claim yours today! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
November 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It isn't always easy to believe in ourselves and in our creations. That's why I created my Mastermind groups for writers, artists and all creatives. The next starts 11/11 for 5 weeks. Space is limited so claim yours today! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
Need help with that translation? You need my Nov/Dec Mastermind group! Space is limited, so claim your spot today – www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
November 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Need help with that translation? You need my Nov/Dec Mastermind group! Space is limited, so claim your spot today – www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
If you're a creative artist and you're having a tough time believing A.A. Milne's words, my Nov/Dec Mastermind group for writers, artists and all creatives will get you the support and validation you need! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If you're a creative artist and you're having a tough time believing A.A. Milne's words, my Nov/Dec Mastermind group for writers, artists and all creatives will get you the support and validation you need! www.markdavidgerson.com/mastermind
Writing Inspiration of the Day: “Sometimes the story finds the storyteller, not the other way around.”
• Need help letting the story find you? All the resources you need are waiting for you at www.gersonwritingschool.com – books, workshops, groups, recordings and more!
• Need help letting the story find you? All the resources you need are waiting for you at www.gersonwritingschool.com – books, workshops, groups, recordings and more!
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Writing Inspiration of the Day: “Sometimes the story finds the storyteller, not the other way around.”
• Need help letting the story find you? All the resources you need are waiting for you at www.gersonwritingschool.com – books, workshops, groups, recordings and more!
• Need help letting the story find you? All the resources you need are waiting for you at www.gersonwritingschool.com – books, workshops, groups, recordings and more!
That's what my Muse Stream technique is for: to guide you to those stories within you that already exist and to help you get them onto the page – easily, effortlessly and eloquently. Experience the Muse Stream today in the books, workshops, groups and recordings at www.gersonwritingschool.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
That's what my Muse Stream technique is for: to guide you to those stories within you that already exist and to help you get them onto the page – easily, effortlessly and eloquently. Experience the Muse Stream today in the books, workshops, groups and recordings at www.gersonwritingschool.com
Creativity Tip of the Day: "Don't give up on your passion. Don't give up on your dreams!"
• From my newest book, "The Way of the Creative Fool," coming December 2025! While you're waiting, look for more creativity inspiration at www.gersonwritingschool.com
• From my newest book, "The Way of the Creative Fool," coming December 2025! While you're waiting, look for more creativity inspiration at www.gersonwritingschool.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Creativity Tip of the Day: "Don't give up on your passion. Don't give up on your dreams!"
• From my newest book, "The Way of the Creative Fool," coming December 2025! While you're waiting, look for more creativity inspiration at www.gersonwritingschool.com
• From my newest book, "The Way of the Creative Fool," coming December 2025! While you're waiting, look for more creativity inspiration at www.gersonwritingschool.com
Passenger Pup 🐶
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Passenger Pup 🐶
"There are no wrong answers. When it comes to art, every answer is right!”
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels at www.thesarastories.com
• More creativity inspiration at www.markdavidgerson.com
• Look for more of my artwork at www.markdavidgerson.com/sounddrawings
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels at www.thesarastories.com
• More creativity inspiration at www.markdavidgerson.com
• Look for more of my artwork at www.markdavidgerson.com/sounddrawings
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"There are no wrong answers. When it comes to art, every answer is right!”
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels at www.thesarastories.com
• More creativity inspiration at www.markdavidgerson.com
• Look for more of my artwork at www.markdavidgerson.com/sounddrawings
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels at www.thesarastories.com
• More creativity inspiration at www.markdavidgerson.com
• Look for more of my artwork at www.markdavidgerson.com/sounddrawings
With every day's headlines, words I wrote 30+ years ago in The MoonQuest prove to have been increasingly and disturbingly prescient. Back then, I never imagined that when I tagged the story a "true fantasy," it would turn out to be truer than fantasy. The Legend of Q’ntana www.qntanabooks.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
With every day's headlines, words I wrote 30+ years ago in The MoonQuest prove to have been increasingly and disturbingly prescient. Back then, I never imagined that when I tagged the story a "true fantasy," it would turn out to be truer than fantasy. The Legend of Q’ntana www.qntanabooks.com
Creativity Inspiration of the Day: "Create what wants to be created!"
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels @
thesarastories.com and look for more creativity inspiration @
markdavidgerson.com
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels @
thesarastories.com and look for more creativity inspiration @
markdavidgerson.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Creativity Inspiration of the Day: "Create what wants to be created!"
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels @
thesarastories.com and look for more creativity inspiration @
markdavidgerson.com
• Follow the writers and artists of my Sara Stories novels @
thesarastories.com and look for more creativity inspiration @
markdavidgerson.com