by mandilynnwrites | June 2, 2026 | Author VLOGS | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/YmCRVF5viHA She’s Not Here is the worst book I’ve ever written. Not because I think so, but because a small handful of people thought so. When it comes to book reviews, people either loved it or hated it. Which brings up a great point: not everyone is...

by mandilynnwrites | May 19, 2026 | Author VLOGS | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/xxnwnpxDqds It’s been months in the making, but I finally sent my first draft to beta readers. In this video, I’m sharing what it’s like sending your novel to beta readers for the first time—along with all the nerves, doubts, and “what have I done”...

by mandilynnwrites | May 5, 2026 | Self-Publishing | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/Y2rfO3rqmMc If you’re self-publishing a book and you’re looking for a literal to-do list that you can follow and reference as you work through the publishing process, then you’ve come to the right place. At this point, I’ve published a pretty big...

by mandilynnwrites | April 21, 2026 | Writing Tips | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/A72LBIseR-k It’s my first time back to vlogging after having my second baby and I’m sharing what it really looks like getting back into writing. As a mom of two, finding time, energy, and focus to write again hasn’t been easy—but I’m figuring it out...

by mandilynnwrites | April 7, 2026 | Book Cover Design | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/uzDHY1OguXs Just how important is typography for your book cover? You may think the image on your cover is the selling point, but the text can make or break your book cover. I personally believe that typography can be the thing that makes your book...