by mandilynnwrites | Feb 24, 2026 | Self-Publishing
Can you self-publish a book in a year or less? Yes, you can! You just have to be organized. Today, we’re talking about all the steps it takes to self-publish your book. We’ll discuss how much time you will need for each step and when you should be working on things....
by mandilynnwrites | Feb 10, 2026 | Business of Being An Author
Last time I went on maternity leave, I managed to make $15,000 during three months of little to no work. It was all work I did upfront before I went on leave, allowing me to financially support my family and take the time I needed to adjust to life as a new mom. Now...
by mandilynnwrites | Feb 3, 2026 | Author VLOGS
If you’re seeing this video, then it means I finally finished writing the first draft of my book! Why is this a big deal? Because I’ve been working on this book since November and was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to finish the first draft before I go into labor....
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 27, 2026 | Business of Being An Author
How much money did I make in 2025? I make this video almost every year, so let’s discuss what my income is looking like as an author. We’ll be going over what types of income streams I have, what income streams make me the most money, and how book sales are going....
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 13, 2026 | Self-Publishing
I put my closed door romance book, Sparks in Iceland, on Netgalley, and today we’re talking about the results. I’ll also be talking about why I put my book on Natgalley again after a semi-negative experience previously, what I did to make it a positive experience this...
