by mandilynnwrites | May 5, 2026 | Self-Publishing
If you’re self-publishing a book and you’re looking for a literal to-do list that you can follow and reference as you work through the publishing process, then you’ve come to the right place. At this point, I’ve published a pretty big back-log of books and I’ve broken...
by mandilynnwrites | Apr 21, 2026 | Writing Tips
It’s my first time back to vlogging after having my second baby and I’m sharing what it really looks like getting back into writing. As a mom of two, finding time, energy, and focus to write again hasn’t been easy—but I’m figuring it out one small step at a time. If...
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...
