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Self-Publishing
My Plan to Write & Publish a Novel in 2026 (plan with me!)
https://youtu.be/4o-4q1J5h5Y I plan on writing and publishing a book in 2026, all while being freshly postpartum and a new mom of two! Today I'm sitting down to do some planning and goal setting to make sure I can accomplish everything I want to in 2026! If you plan...
How This Author Funded $78k Using Kickstarter – Interview with Mary Mecham
https://youtu.be/uT-4JYa8Do4 What’s the secret behind funding over $78,000 for books on Kickstarter? I recently sat down to interview indie author, Mary Mecham, on her experience launching her first Kickstarter, which was wildly successful. We’ll be discussing how her...
Is Publishing Your Book on Kickstarter Worth It?
https://youtu.be/kU-B1kR5v7M I raised over $4,000 for my book using Kickstarter, but after countless hours invested into creating, marketing, and fulfilling the Kickstarter, was it worth it? In today's video, I will be revealing the sometimes brutal truth of hosting a...
Marketing For Authors
How to Sell Your Book on Social Media: Self-Publishing Book Marketing
https://youtu.be/idnlazPYLFU Follow my book on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mandilynnbell/sparks-in-iceland-sweet-romance-exclusive-hardcover When you're trying to sell your book on social media, what is the best way to sell your novel to readers?...
Book Marketing Strategy: Why a Free eBook Download Will Skyrocket My Author Career
https://youtu.be/9vF6ItBqfNo I'm giving away a free ebook to restart my author career. I've invested $700 into a novella that I wrote, edited, and designed a cover for, just to give it away. This isn't to lose money. Instead, it's going to help my author career by...
5 Book Marketing Mistakes Self-Published Authors Are Making
https://youtu.be/teDi0sz0-hY Use code MANDI25 when you get tickets for InkersCon 2025: https://inkerscon.com/2025-digital-conference/ A couple weeks ago, I published a video about common mistakes new authors are making when they self-publish their books, but that was...
YA INK & Writing Tips
My Productivity Hack as a Writer & Mom
https://youtu.be/I5YYZCR80C8 I recently got a new addition to my writing office that has felt like such a huge productivity hack for me. I feel like I'm getting more done and feel more awake. The hack? I got a treadmill that goes under my desk. And for me, it's been a...
Create Special Editions of Your Book – DIY Stenciled Book Edges
https://youtu.be/KWnbGKTJfBs I've always wanted sprayed edges of my books, but as an indie author, it can be extra challenging to create special editions of your books. It often involves ordering large quantities and a bit of an investment. What if you wanted to...
How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Book – Novel Brainstorming
https://youtu.be/FZkHhddcuoQ How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Book - Novel Brainstorming // Are you someone who has a story idea that you would love to turn into a book one day, but you don't know where to start? I'll be giving a quick overview of the brainstorming,...