Stark Realities : Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing
Overview
The Truth About Building a Writing Career With No Sugarcoating, Just Real Talk. The Honest, practical guide that every writer needs.
What if the real secret to a lasting writing career isn't luck or raw talent, but learning to thrive in the mess?
In Stark Realities, Mark Leslie Lefebvre draws on three decades as a bookseller, author, and publishing insider to offer writers a candid, compassionate roadmap through the creative wilderness. You'll find stories from the trenches-like negotiating a dozen contract changes or selling thousands of copies of a niche trivia book-plus hard-won lessons on imposter syndrome, building sustainable habits, and treating your writing like a business.
Lefebvre doesn't shy away from the tough stuff: he breaks down the realities of contracts, intellectual property, and the economics of author events, always with a focus on what truly matters-passion, persistence, and genuine connection.
Ready to build a writing life on your own terms? Get your copy of Stark Realities and let an experienced mentor guide you through the ups and downs. Don't wait-start thriving in your writing career today
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781998331413
- ISBN-10: 1998331415
- Publisher: Stark Publishing
- Publish Date: July 2026
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.46 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.56 pounds
- Page Count: 216
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