by mandilynnwrites | Apr 7, 2026 | Book Cover Design
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 cover look professional, or the...
by mandilynnwrites | Mar 24, 2026 | Self-Publishing
I published my first book in 2013. Since then, I’ve published seven novels, a novella, a handful of non-fiction books, a couple of planners, and even a children’s book. To say I’ve learned a lot since then is an understatement. What are some of the biggest things I’ve...
by mandilynnwrites | Mar 10, 2026 | Book Cover Design
Whether you’re designing your book cover yourself or you’re hiring someone to design your book cover, it’s important to understand what makes a book cover good, and what makes it bad. At the end of the day, readers do judge a book by it’s cover, so don’t miss out on...
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...
