Mark studied English at BYU, completing a double emphasis in creative writing and professional writing/editing. After graduating, Mark went to work for a small publisher as their book editor. In that role, he coached authors on their manuscripts and prepared books for printing. He also worked on their monthly leadership magazines. After a brief time as a freelance writer, Mark entered the corporate world as a copywriter. In that role, he worked on projects ranging from marketing and catalog copy, to video scripts and online copy. Following a move to another company, Mark worked as a trainer, implementing a audio and video training program as well as presenting before live audiences. Most recently, Mark has returned to the copy writing world. These days, his hours are spent mostly in proofing and editing, though he continues to create content for a wide variety of projects. In 2017, Mark completed UCLA's Creative Writing Certification.