by mandilynnwrites | Jan 19, 2025 | Writing Tips
Controversial Opinion: I don’t think you always need to hire an editor for your book. And certainly, not in every step of the publishing process. If you want to self-publish a book, then you probably know that one of the biggest expenses can be hiring a book...
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 12, 2025 | Writing Tips
We all want to become a better writer. We want readers to feel an impact from our stories, and better yet, feel like they are living within the pages of our books. But what if I told you that feeling started at the sentence level? That something as simple as an extra...
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 5, 2025 | Business of Being An Author, Self-Publishing
Should You Start a Publishing Company When You Self-Publish? – Taxes, ISBNs & more // You’re self-publishing a book and you have big dreams and goals for this book. You’ve started looking into the technical side of self-publishing and...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 22, 2024 | Author VLOGS, Writing Tips
I need to edit my latest novel, which means it’s time to make a plan to edit! Or as some may call it, procrastination instead of just editing the book. Either way, in this video I’m walking you through the three simple steps I took to make a plan to edit...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 15, 2024 | Writing Tips
Why I Don’t Like FANCY Writing Software// So let’s talk about the unspoken problem with fancy writing software like Scrivener. While it can be great to have writing software that lets you create character profiles, timelines, and so much more, it can also...
