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Author, Founder of Nonprofit and Sensitivity Reader

About Me

I'm a published author of both fiction and non-fiction, as well as a screenwriter and playwright. I am a frequent podcast guest speaker, guest blog writer and founder of a nonprofit charity that provides training opportunities for minority college graduates within the television newsroom. As the founder, I have created fundraising events (awards dinners/film festivals) from conception to completion, working as a fundraiser, public relations, content creator, volunteer coordinator, program guide designer/writer, celebrity on-boarder and event script writer.

I have been interviewed by French magazine, "Society," as well as HBO's, "Vice" and "Money Magazine."(https://patricewilliamsmarks.com/pressroom)

I have been a paid Sensitivity Reader for three years now, (although I have been doing it unofficially for over ten). I have the only online course which teaches others to become Sensitivity Readers as well (www.SensitivityReviews.com).

My interests include: Dogs, working out, indoor rock climbing, movies and original vinyl records.

Industries I Write About

Business

Education

Finance

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Law & Politics

My Writing Samples

Hidden Gems Books: How I Became a Sensitivity Reader

My experience as a Sensitivity Reader.

https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/how-became-sensitivity-reader/

Smerconish.com: Will your writing change after working with a Sensitivity Reader?

What it's like as a writer working as a Sensitivity Reader.

https://www.smerconish.com/news/2019/3/27/will-your-writing-change-after-working-with-a-sensitivity-reader

Medium: The Time Goofy Called Me the “N” Word & the Hope of Mr. Rogers

being faced with racism at an early age and what Mr. Rogers taught me about love.

https://medium.com/@PatriceWilliamsMarks/the-day-goofy-called-me-the-n-word-88380e7ca437

Medium: 5 Reasons Why Your Next Book Needs Its Own #Hashtag For a Viral Moment

Book marketing for the indie author.

https://medium.com/@PatriceWilliamsMarks/5-reasons-why-your-next-book-needs-its-own-hashtag-for-a-viral-moment-53b388bba09c

Medium: My Black Relatives Are Trump Loyalists

Living with our differences.

https://medium.com/@PatriceWilliamsMarks/my-black-relatives-are-trump-loyalist-12e222398180

Medium: My Brush With Horror Greatness: Interviewing John Carpenter 6 Years After the Release of the

John Carpenter and Halloween.

https://medium.com/@PatriceWilliamsMarks/my-brush-with-horror-greatness-interviewing-john-carpenter-6-years-after-the-release-of-the-988996db1f96

Medium: 5+ Reasons Why Meghan Markle is Blacker Than I Thought

My take on Meghan Markle.

https://medium.com/@PatriceWilliamsMarks/5-reasons-why-meghan-markle-is-blacker-than-i-thought-eb2c1586edd6

Everything You Wanted to Know About Sensitivity Reading But Were Afraid to Ask – Top 10 Questions

Everything about the profession of Sensitivity Reading.

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-sensitivity-reading-but-were-afraid-to-ask-top-ten-questions-answered/

Press Release: Book Trailer Reveal: Hacking Kickstarter, Indiegogo

Crowdfunding How-to Book Trailer Release.

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/press-release-book-trailer-reveal-hacking-kickstarter-indiegogo-how-to-raise-big-bucks-in-30-days-secrets-to-running-a-successful-crowd-funding-campaign-on-a-budget/

Press Release: Going Green Film Fest To Run on Roku April 1-30

Going Green Film Festival announcement.

https://www.prlog.org/12440552-going-green-film-fest-to-run-on-roku-april-1-30.html#

Book: The Abduction of Nelly Don

Novel: Based on a True Story & Real Events It’s December 17, 1931. Nelly Don, millionaire fashion designer, has been kidnapped. It’s no ordinary kidnapping and no ordinary rescue attempt.

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/the-abduction-of-nelly-don/

Book: Counter Punch

A mother is determined to make her daughter’s attacker pay. But once found, will she cross a line she can never come back from?

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/counterpunch/

Book: Workbook/Hacking Kickstarter

WORKBOOK VERSION OF BEST-SELLING HACKING KICKSTARTER BOOK Workbook Includes: Brainstorming Sessions, Quizzes, Exercises, Campaign Pricing Formula, Dos and Don’ts of Using Headshots and Press Releases, etc. Links are verified, updated and expanded for 2019. (Exclusive to the Workbook).

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/workbook-hacking-kickstarter-indiegogo-how-to-launch-a-successful-crowdfunding-campaign-on-a-budget/

Book: My Life During the OJ Simpson Trial

The words “Not Guilty” set one man free, but somehow made all African-Americans, no matter their varied opinions, the enemy.

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/my-life-during-the-o-j-simpson-trial-a-new-book-releasing-april-20-2016/

Press Release: Century City Cell Phone Fest Announces GoTV Networks as Exclusive Mobile TV Network

Century City cell phone fest partner announcement.

https://www.pr.com/press-release/27144

Press Release: New Novel Based on Infamous Kansas City Kidnapping

True Crime Book Release.

https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/download/press-release-new-novel-based-on-infamous-kansas-city-kidnapping/

Experience

Guest Blogger

Have written multiple posts on well-known author-focused websites. (Hidden Gems Books, The Fussy Librarian, Medium, Writer Unboxed, Smerconish. (https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/pressroom/)

Company: Various

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Founder, Nonprofit Charity

The MIBTP is a 501(c)3 charity formed in 1992 to provide training opportunities to minority college grads in TV/radio news reporting and news management. Area of experience: Board Development, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Development (from idea to completion), Celebrity Support, Press Releases, Marketing, Event Scripts, Fact Sheets, Interviews, Selection and Placement of Trainees, Press Rooms, Program Guides, etc.

Company: Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program

I worked there from / until now

Sensitivity Reader and Course Creator

Sensitivity reader for independent authors, game developers, screenwriters, marketers, marketing agencies, NY Times Bestselling authors, major publishing houses and micro publishing houses. Author/Creator of SensitivityReviews.com

Company: SensitivityReviews.com

I worked there from / until now

Podcast Guest

Have been a guest on several podcasts related to authors, writing and Sensitivity Reading. Episode 12 Disruptor: Tales From the Edges of Publishing Podcast, Episode 136 Your guide for the journey. The work of the Sensitivity Reader with Patrice Williams Marks by, The Creative Writer’s Toolbelt, AR 32 Authors as Sensitivity Readers with guest Patrice Williams Marks by, Alinka Rutkowska of Author Remake. (https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/pressroom/)

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