Guest: Mark Steven Porro Episode Name: Memoir Mastery with Mark Steven Porro: Tears, Laughter, and Marketing Adventures Episode Number: 236 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native with an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University, ventured from agency work to Hollywood, where he graced screens in numerous TV, film, and theatre productions. In his twenty-eight Hollywood years, he founded five unintentional non-profit companies. Now residing in the heart of French wine country, Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. A Cup of Tea on the Commode, his poignant and humorous memoir, details his journey of bringing love, laughter, and joy to his mother's final years. Despite occasional stumbles, he emerged triumphant and lived to share the tale. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode, Mark Steven Porro, author of "A Cup of Tea on the Commode," shares insights into his memoir-writing journey. He discusses his process of collecting memories, struggles with structure, and experiences with publishers, emphasizing the challenges of being a foreign author living in France. Mark delves into his extensive marketing efforts, including teaser videos and personal invitations to friends on Facebook. He offers advice for aspiring memoir writers, suggesting resources and encouraging a study of the genre. Mark reflects on writing through emotional parts, acknowledging the importance of letting emotions flow.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com  Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel Email - [email protected] Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Mark Mark Steven Porro's website - www.acupofteaonthecommode.org Mark Steven Porro's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a_cup_of_tea_on_the_commode/ Mark Steven Porro's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markporro/ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)