Every writer I know has faced one of these challenges: the frustration of not writing as much as you’d like…the challenge of finding time to write…the inner critic that whispers “you’re not good enough”…the fear that the well of ideas has dried up…the nagging doubt that maybe you’re not a writer after all.

I’ve been there too. That’s why I created Fall Writes.

Imagine an oasis of unparalleled support where you’re free to be your most authentic, expressive and creative self.

Imagine all your writing questions answered, all your writing issues addressed and all your writing accomplishments celebrated.

Imagine feeling more inspired and motivated than you ever thought possible.

Imagine being part of a small community of like-spirited writers always eager to cheer you on.

What you’ve imagined already exists: my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! And the next one kicks off July 2 Zoom.

Discover how my ”ouch” can translate into your second chance!

Imagine an oasis of unparalleled support where you’re free to be your most authentic, expressive and creative self.

Imagine all your writing questions answered, all your writing issues addressed and all your writing accomplishments celebrated.

Imagine feeling more inspired and motivated than you ever thought possible.

Imagine being part of a small community of like-spirited writers always eager to cheer you on.

What you’ve imagined already exists: my Global Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one kicks off on May 6 on Zoom.

Unlike traditional workshops, which focus on a specific topic or curriculum, Spring Writes focuses on you. Whatever your needs, Spring Writes addresses them through each week’s guided experience. Whether it’s a visualization, meditation or other exercise, Mark David devises it on the spot, based on his intuited sense of what best serves each Spring Writes participant. You’ll never feel the same about writing again!

Write what you know — what you know in your deepest heart. Write your fire. Write your truth. Go ahead and write what you know...if you dare.

Let these writing tips kindle and empower your creativity all year long, not only during November’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). And apply them to all your writing, whatever your form, media, subject or genre.

"When was the last time you told your story — honestly, vulnerably, courageously? Whether it was last night or last year, it’s time to do it again — for yourself and for all those fortunate enough to share in it."

When did the call first come? When did you know, as clearly as you know your face, that you had to write? When did you know that an imperative deeper than any you have known was crying out for you to express it in words? When did you know?

Close your eyes and remember. Remember the stories you invented... Remember wonder and imagination... Remember make-believe... You can write.

“Sedona is my heart home,” she said to me wistfully, and in that moment I realized that it is mine, too. That doesn’t necessarily mean that I get to stay. It does mean that I will relish every moment I have here and will continue to be grateful for all the miracles that this magical place is blessing me with!

I’m often asked whether I have one piece of advice for writers. I don’t…because I have 10! These 10 tips have helped me write more than a dozen books (award-winning fiction and nonfiction), not to mention three optioned screenplays and countless articles and essays. They can help you too, whether you’re a seasoned writer or working on your first project and whatever your form, medium or genre.