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Mark Roy Long

commercial writer & editor

Author: Mark Roy Long

Mark Roy Long's various incarnations have included college English instructor, book publisher, freelance writer, editorial content manager, and professional lawn mower. He is a devotee of craft beer, disc golf, and live music. A long-time Waco resident, he was tired of asking, “What’s going on around town?” and decided to answer that for himself... and anyone else who wanted to know.

I Just Made $12.55 on Medium (And I Feel Fine)

Posted on February 3, 2018February 19, 2019 by Mark Roy Long

Freelance writing …. it’s all about multiple revenue streams.

10 Cloverfield Lane: The Plato vs. MacGyver Steel-Cage Deathmatch

Posted on May 27, 2016February 19, 2019 by Mark Roy Long

(Originally published at Restless Reviews.) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (Spoiler alert: MacGyver wins.) Only eight years ago—but well… Read more 10 Cloverfield Lane: The Plato vs. MacGyver Steel-Cage Deathmatch

Almost Famous: Jenny Magazine Interview

Posted on May 21, 2016May 26, 2016 by Mark Roy Long

Last fall Jenny Magazine published one of my essays, “Dark Matter,” about a solo motorcycle trip I took to West… Read more Almost Famous: Jenny Magazine Interview

The Ultimate Guide To The SAT: What to Do (and Who Can Help You)

Posted on April 30, 2016May 27, 2016 by Mark Roy Long

Your senior year in high school is a gateway moment in life. Not only is it the summation of your… Read more The Ultimate Guide To The SAT: What to Do (and Who Can Help You)

“Independence Day”

Posted on December 22, 2015December 22, 2015 by Mark Roy Long

Published in minor literature[s], 12/22/15. This is what happened that one night the first summer we were together. We were… Read more “Independence Day”

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