In this post, former literary agent Mark Malatesta interviews novelist and TV anchor Jim Brown. Mark helped Jim get offers from multiple publishers when he was a literary agent, including a six-figure advance, and a two-book deal. Today Mark is an author coach and consultant who's helped 400+ authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get literary agents and/or traditional publsihers. This interview (available as both audio and text) is 59 minutes. During the interview, Mark Malatesta asks Jim about how he became a writer; and his best advice for authors about how to write, publish, and promote a book. Read More