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Mark de Castrique

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Mark de Castrique is an author, playwright, public speaker, and television producer living in Charlotte.

Through his company MARK et al., he writes, shoots, and edits projects for a variety of clients.

His work has earned CLIO, TELLY, and EMMY awards.

Mark has scripted stories aired on PBS and commercial network affiliates, as well as created video presentations for major corporations.

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Mark de Castrique I'm working on a novel in my Sam Blackman series that ties into some of the ghost stories of Asheville, NC.…moreI'm working on a novel in my Sam Blackman series that ties into some of the ghost stories of Asheville, NC.(less)
Mark de Castrique The only thing I can really do is write through it. I try to stop when I know what I'm going to write next so that I can get momentum going. Sometimes…moreThe only thing I can really do is write through it. I try to stop when I know what I'm going to write next so that I can get momentum going. Sometimes just changing the mechanics will help. If I'm on the computer, I'll move to my journal and fountain pen and go to another location to write. Or write a scene that has future possibilities even if it's not chronologically where I am in the story.(less)
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