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Mark Twain Quotes – “The trade of critic, in literature, music, and the drama, is the most degraded of all trades.”

– Mark Twain

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@Meredith_author For the most part, no, I’m sorry to say…but if you have a longer work I might be able to help somehow. See my FAQ and post any question(s) you have (no cost) at https://thebestsellingauthor.com/ask/ and I’ll do what I can there to point you in the right direction. Have a great week. Mark

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@EStrickbine @Literary_Agents Yes…too busy taking care of my clients…happy to help somehow if I’m able...look at my FAQ and post ur question(s) for me at https://thebestsellingauthor.com/ask/ and I’ll do what I can there to point you in the right direction. Mark

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MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company Literary Agent Undercover and The Bestselling Author. Mark's authors have gotten six-figure book deals, been on the NYT bestseller list, and published with houses such as Random House, Scholastic, and Thomas Nelson. Click here to learn more about Mark Malatesta and click here for Reviews of Mark Malatesta.

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