About me.

I’m a producer, writer, and strategist who helps people connect with others through storytelling. I’m co-founder of Ursa Story Company (podcasting), and founder of the National Magazine Award-winning Longreads (acquired by Automattic/WordPress.com). Read more about me here.

I’m also a musician and singer. Follow me on Spotify.

Let’s work together: heymarkarms [at] gmail [dot] com.

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Listen & Read:

My latest newsletters.

Reckon True Stories podcast, hosted by Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon.

“Good Dreams,” my first single in 16 years.

Ursa Short Fiction podcast, hosted by Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw.

Everything I’ve Learned podcast (hosted by me) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

Photo by Tim Aguero.