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

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

One of my favorite testimonials...from someone who was, herself, an inspiring speaker and great teacher. www.markdavidgerson.com

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Need help creating from the heart? You're why I created Fall Writes! Get writing and keep writing, in the company of like-spirited writers. Starting tomorrow (10/19) on Zoom. Space is limited, so claim yours now! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Happy 171st Birthday, Oscar Wilde…born this day (Oct. 16) in 1854

Scottsdale Morning

Writing Inspiration of the Day: “Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the 
whole trip that way.” • Need help writing into the fog? You're why I created Fall Writes! Starting 10/19 on Zoom! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Need help getting to that place of connection? You're why I created Fall Writes! Get writing from the heart and keep writing, in the company of like-spirited writers. Starting Sunday 10/19 on Zoom. Space is limited, so claim yours now! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Need help connecting with the voice of your Muse? You're why I created my Fall Writes workshop series. It kicks off 10/19, and there's only one spot left! Claim it now at www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

It has never been more important to tell our stories. Isn't time you told yours? • Need help? You're why I created my Fall Writes workshop series. It kicks off 10/19, and it's already nearly full, so claim your spot today, and start telling *your* stories! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Scottsdale after the storm…

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends and family back in my “home and native land.” In these truly insane times, perhaps being Canadian is one of the biggest things to be grateful for this year (not to mention the existence of a strong, independent and reasonably sane Canada!). 🍁🍁🍁🇨🇦🍁🍁🍁

Writing Tip of the Day: "Be Bold!" • Need help tapping into that place of daring? You're why I created my Fall Writes workshop series. It kicks off 10/19, and you don't have to be a new writer or playwright to participate! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Kyri loves his new toy so much, he’s insisting on taking it everywhere! (Notice the turtle’s right front foot…or what’s left of it. This is supposed to be an indestructible toy. That foot was chewed through within an hour of getting it home!)

Scottsdale morning www.markdavidgerson.photos

Writing Tip of the Day: "Whatever you know of your story, you start every piece of writing the same way: with a single word.” • Need help getting to that first word (and to all the other words)? You're why I created Fall Writes! Starting 10/19 on Zoom. www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Inspiration of the Day: "One does not discover new lands without first and for an extended time losing sight of all shorelines." • Need help discovering new lands, in your creativity or the rest of your life? You'll find it at www.markdavidgerson.com and www.gersonwritingschool.com

Writing Tip of the Day: "There are no rules!" • Need help breaking old rules so you can break new ground? You're why I created The Mark David Gerson School of Writing. Stop by for everything you need to supercharge *your* creativity! www.gersonwritingschool.com

This is true for my Q'ntana "true fantasy" novels and for all my books, nonfiction as well as fiction. Find out for yourself! www.markdavidgerson.com/books or major online bookseller worldwide

Inspiration of the Day: "Stories are mightier than any wizardry. Nothing can rival their magic." • Read stories that inspired that quote! www.qntanabooks.com • Need helping connecting with your storytelling wizardry? Look for books, courses, groups, workshops and more at www.gersonwritingschool.com

Enjoying my birthday freebie with my BFF (best furry friend).

Scottsdale (birthday) morning

Based on my birth time, the time zone I was born in and my current time zone, my birthday is actually just before midnight tonight, not tomorrow. So let the party begin! 🎈🎈🎉🎉🎁🎁🍾🍾

Traffic light love 🐶💜🚘

Writer's Life: "My stories are *so much* smarter than I am...as every one of my 20+ has demonstrated!" • Need help trusting your stories' smarts? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. The next one kicks off (10/1). Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

7 years ago today, this little guy adopted me. Rescued me, too. Because he’s a rescue, today’s the only birthday I have for him. So Happy Birthday, Kyri…and thank you! Photo: Day 1 in the Unleashed store in Portland’s Pearl District.

Struggling to get going or keep going? Challenged to find the right words or any words, or to find the time to write? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. Next one kicks off 10/1. Join us! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Writing Tip of the Day: "Trust the magic. It will never let you down!." • Need help getting to that magical place ? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. The next one (and final one for 2025) kicks off on 10/1 for 6 weeks. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Are you ready for your next creative breakthrough, and all the inspiration, motivation, guidance and support that will get you there? Join us for my next Breakthrough Group for Writers, starting 10/1 on Zoom. www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Writing Inspiration of the Day: If you trust in your story and in its inherent wisdom, the words always come. • Need help getting to that place of trust? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. next one kicks off 10/1. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Scottsdale morning

Writing Tip of the Day: "Write from the heart, and you'll never run out of things to say!" • Need help connecting to your heart words? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one kicks off on 10/1 6 weeks. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Writing Inspiration of the Day: "I write into the empty spaces, and the words fill me." • Get inspired on your own creative journey with my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers. The next one kicks off 10/1 on Zoom. Join us! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

To all my friends and family who celebrate: Have a sweet, healthy and joyous New Year!

Inspiration of the Day: "What do dreams know of boundaries?" • Need help realizing your writing dreams? ou're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one (and final one for 2025) kicks off on 10/1 for 6 weeks. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events/p/fal...

Writing Tip of the Day: "Be in the moment with your writing.” • Need help staying present in your writing, with trusting that the next word *will* come? You're why I created my Breakthrough Coaching Groups for Writers! The next one kicks off 10/1 for 6 weeks. Join us!! www.markdavidgerson.com/events

A dog and his boy 🐶 BTW, Kyri (he’s the dog 🤪) is named after a character in my Legend of Q’ntana “true fantasy” series.