Where the writing ends and the journey continues
Every book begins with an idea.
But long before a story reaches a reader, countless hours are spent learning, creating, rebuilding, researching, and sometimes simply figuring things out one step at a time.
The Author’s Desk is where I share that side of the journey.
Here you’ll find reflections on building an author platform, navigating the world of publishing, learning new skills, developing my website, exploring social media, and celebrating the milestones that often happen behind the scenes.
One of those lessons came while rebuilding my website from the ground up – a journey I share in Built by Me. Earned by Me.
Other lessons came through experience, while some arrived through mistakes, challenges, and unexpected detours.
All of them became part of the journey.
Whether I’m sharing a breakthrough, a hard-earned lesson, or a small victory that brought me one step closer to my goals, this space is dedicated to the work that happens beyond the pages of my books.
Because being an author is about far more than writing.
It’s about perseverance, curiosity, creativity, and the willingness to keep moving forward even when the path ahead isn’t always clear.
Welcome to The Author’s Desk
– M. L. Stark
Website & SEO
Lessons learned while rebuilding my website, learning SEO, understanding search engines, and navigating the challenges of online visibility.
Social Media & Visibility
Reflections on Facebook, Instagram, engagement, algorithms, and the realities of reaching readers online.
✍️ Facebook article coming soon
✍️ Instagram article coming soon
Publishing & Marketing
Insights from working with publishers, marketing campaigns, book promotion, and the lessons learned along the way.
✍️ Articles coming soon
Behind the Scenes
The work readers rarely see—research, revisions, design decisions, setbacks, breakthroughs, and the journey behind the books.
✍️ Articles coming soon