Mark Leslie Lefebvre is a prolific author, book industry expert, and self-publishing innovator. He has published over twenty-five books across various genres, including thrillers, horror, paranormal non-fiction, and guides for authors. His industry experience includes leadership roles at Kobo, Draft2Digital, and several major book industry organizations.

In this episode:

• Mark's journey as a writer, from early rejections to published author
• The inspiration behind his horror and urban fantasy writing
• Mark's writing process and collaboration with editors
• The development and features of Kobo Writing Life
• Comparison of Kobo to other platforms like Amazon KDP
• Effective marketing tactics for authors, including price promotions
• The importance of focusing on your niche audience
• Mark's consulting work and advice for authors

Resources mentioned:

• Kobo Writing Life
• Draft2Digital
• BookFunnel
• Written Word Media
• Fussy Librarian

Book recommendation: 

• "The Business of Being a Writer" by Jane Friedman

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