Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed
Two Black Critics Minus One is the ongoing podcast hosted by Mark T. Sneed, an award winning author and writer of the recently #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction Novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. Mark is a movie lover who continues to read books, look at the publishing world as well as the newly created self-publishing world of talented writers and give tips and insights into the challenging environment of writing and publishing. The podcast is two parts. The first about publishing and writing. The second about movies. Since Mark can remember he has loved watching and talking about movies and 2...
2bC-1s224 the one where Mark talks about 2BC-1, the Big 5, Amazon as a contentious distributor, formatting your manuscript, Solo Mio, and I Love Boosters
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation, and the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction Novel, Onto a Sea of Stars.
https://tinyurl.com/bully-nation,
https://tinyurl.com/ontoaseaofstars,
https://tinyurl.com/outlawsmilkyway
In this podcast you will learn a little bit about publishing, self-publishing, writing and in the second part of the podcast you can check out movie reviews. This podcast is where Mark talks about Amazon as a contentious distributor, formatting your manuscript, Solo Mio, and I Love Boosters.
2BC-1s223 the one where Mark talks about the dangers of the big6, throttling self-publishing, book covers, paramount, and disclosure day
Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks about the dangers of the Big 5, Amazon being the Big 6, self-publishing, book covers, and Paramount's purchase of Warner Brothers and Disclosure Day. All in under 35 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay and his #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction Novel, Onto a Sea of Stars https://tinyurl.com/ontoaseaofstars
2bc-1s222 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5, Amazon being the Big 6, self-publishing, audience, and Masters of the Universe and Scary Movie 2
Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, Amazon being the Big 6, self-publishing, audience, and Masters of the Universe and Scary Movie 2. All in under 41 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay and his #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction Novel, Onto a Sea of Stars https://tinyurl.com/ontoaseaofstars
2bc-1s221 the one where Mark talks about dismantling the media giants, making the art for art's sake, returning power to the people, and other revolutionary ideas, along with a review of Spider-Noir and Sheep Detectives
Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks about dismantling the media giants monopoly, making the art for art's sake, returning power to the people, and other revolutionary ideas, along with a review of Backrooms, Spider-Noir, and Sheep Detectives. All in under 30 minutes. Here is a link to Mark's latest book, Outlaws of the Milky Way. https://tinyurl.com/OutlawsoftheMilkyWay
2bc-1s220 the one where Mark talks about unions, the big 5, Amazon not posting sales or ranking, getting an editor, needing an editor, Mandolorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, and The Boys finale
Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks unions, the big 5, Amazon not posting sales or ranking, getting an editor, needing an editor, as well as reviews of Mandolorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II, and The Boys finale. All in under 38 minutes.
2BC-1s219 the one where Mark talks about the big 5, NYC, the writing process, Michael, Punisher Last Kill, and more
Welcome to 2 Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed, the award winning author of Bully Nation and the author of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this two part podcast Mark talks about the big 5 in publishing, his recent trip to NYC, the writing process, as well as offering his review of Michael, Punisher: Last Kill, and more. All in under 36 minutes.
2BC-1s218 the one where Mark talks about gatekeepers, big 5, Amazon, the writing process, and may movies, daredevil born again season ending, and the boys
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the writing process and the improvement of the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the May movies he is looking forward to seeing, and gives a review of Daredevil: Born...
2BC-1s217 the one where Mark talks about the writing process, rough drafts, May movies, the significance of the Paramount deal, and The Boys
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the editing process and the improvement of the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark...
2BC-1s2.16 The podcast where Mark talks about the Big 5 and Big 6 control of media, self-publishing, the first draft, and The Mummy, Daredevil Born Again, Invincible, and The Boys
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain the first draft and its purpose. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about The Mummy, and then discusses...
2BC-1s215 the one where Mark talks about the power of media, how to start a story, contests, and Daredevil-Born Again and Invincible
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about his follow up to Onto a Sea of Stars, Outlaws of the Milky Way, and then dives into the Big 5 and Amazon as media corporations that influence more than just book publishing, as well as the power of media. Mark tries to explain how to start a story, and revisits contests and the benefits of participating in writing contests. In the second part of...
2BC-1s214 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon throttling self published writers, writers block, contests and does two movie reviews
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5 and Amazon throttling self published writers, himself included, writers block, and the benefits of participating in writing contests. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount deal that ushers in the Saudis into Hollywood as they and the Ellisons outbid Netflix to purchase Warner Brothers. There is also a review of Daredevil: Born Again second season opener, and...
2BC-1 s213 the one where Mark talks about the Big 5, amazon, and literary agents, and outlining, before a review of Project Hail Mary
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as media gatekeepers, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed. Mark also talks about the need for a literary agent and what that entails. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the Paramount...
2BC-1 s2.12 the one where Mark talks about the media companies connected to the Big 5 and amazon, genres, and the best genres to write in, as well as a review of the 2025 Oscars
Welcome to Two Black Critics Minus One with Mark T. Sneed the award winning author and penner of the #1 Amazon Afrofuturistic Science Fiction novel, Onto a Sea of Stars. In this podcast Mark talks about the Big 5, their power as media gatekeepers, before talking about Amazon, the media power, and how the Big 5 is quietly determining who gets read, heard, and believed. Mark switches from his efforts to talk about the Art of the Story and genres. There is a lot in the first part of the podcast. In the second part of the podcast, Mark talks about the...
