by mandilynnwrites | Oct 13, 2024 | Writing Tips
How to Write a Book with DRAMA Using Character Maps // Let’s create some drama in our books using character maps. Today we’ll discuss how we can create conflict and layers of messy characters in our story by creating a messy character map, having lots of...
by mandilynnwrites | Oct 6, 2024 | Writing Tips
So…how do you outline a novel? Today’s video is a little different from my usual videos. Because instead of sitting here watching me talk, I want you to outline your book with me. Today I’ll be going over how I create a simple novel outline using...
by mandilynnwrites | Sep 22, 2024 | Self-Publishing
I’ve had a couple of people ask me what the best companies are to hire to get your book published. And we’re not talking about the best print-on-demand company. We’re talking about a company that will take your manuscript and turn it into a published...
by mandilynnwrites | Sep 15, 2024 | Writing Tips
Let’s talk about how to create a page-turning book. Most people would probably say the thing that makes someone keep reading is the plot, but I don’t think so. I think it’s the characters that pull the weight in creating a page-turning story. So,...
by mandilynnwrites | Sep 8, 2024 | Self-Publishing
What Book Tropes Sell Best on Amazon in 2024? [trending tropes PDF download] // If you want to write books for a living, knowing what is trending is super important to ensure you’re writing to market. But how do you know what’s trending and what...