There are many who are literate enough to write a decent essay or even a story, however, there is a very small percentage that can write with the clarity and tenacity to influence others on a wide scale. Among the elite group of prevalent non-fiction authors is Marques Cunningham, simply known to the writing world as, Marques The Writer.

Marques The Writer is originally from Florida and was influenced heavily by his mom and grandmother to become a writer.

At a very early age, his grandmother was very strict on him when it came to reading and writing, unbeknownst to him at the time that he would use those very skills for his future career. His mom was and still is a key source of encouragement and always ensures that he remains relentless to his craft.

"I am a very in-depth author and chose to write non-fiction so that I can spark the mind instead of the emotions. I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with fiction but in reading my work, I will ignite your mind and instill knowledge within," he said.

In 2001, Marques The Writer decided to embark upon a professional career in writing even before completing college. The savvy young writer has over 200 publishing credits for articles appearing in nearly every national and regional magazine. He also was a contributing writer for Yahoo! Where he interviewed prominent authors such as: Omar Tyree, Zane, Eric Jerome Dickey, and Michael Eric Dyson.

He also interviewed celebrities such as Rick Ross, T-Pain, Mr. Collipark, DJ Smallz, DJ Drama, 3-6 Mafia, and the list goes on.

Marques The Writer first started to build a name for himself as an author in 2002 with his debut release entitled, The Man Who Dared to Dream. This book urged teenagers to never give up even when life seemed inevitable. This book was sold in his local community of Phoenix, AZ and sold over 1,000 copies in a very short period of time.

In 2013, he came back with a new book released aimed towards the independent music industry, The Indie Guide: 2013 Edition.

This self-help/business book landed him a slot on the Amazon.com bestsellers list for four consecutive weeks. The following year he released, The Musicians Manual to Effective Media Coverage that also topped the charts.

Since then he went on to release: The Spiritual World and How It Influences Your Everyday Life, Satan's Lies: Exposed, and 56 Life Lessons For Teens.

Marques The Writer is also a motivational speaker that is on a mission to inspire others to live their best lives.