by mandilynnwrites | Jan 6, 2026 | Self-Publishing
I used BookVault for the first time to print special editions of my book, Sparks in Iceland. I’ve tested a lot of their amazing features, printed the books, and sent them out to customers. The real question is: are they the best company to use for special...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 30, 2025 | Book Cover Design
We all know readers judge a book by its cover, so what makes a good book over design? Today I’m going to be designing this book cover with you step by step in Photoshop, and as I do so, I’ll be sharing my five rules of book cover design. These are all...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 22, 2025 | Author VLOGS
I went on a writing retreat and was the most productive I’ve ever been! I’ve been really struggling to focus lately. Between being very pregnant, having a toddler to run after, and needing to get ahead of work so I can go on maternity leave, there hasn’t been much...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 16, 2025 | Self-Publishing
I plan on writing and publishing a book in 2026, all while being freshly postpartum and a new mom of two! Today I’m sitting down to do some planning and goal setting to make sure I can accomplish everything I want to in 2026! If you plan on writing or publishing...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 9, 2025 | Self-Publishing
What’s the secret behind funding over $78,000 for books on Kickstarter? I recently sat down to interview indie author, Mary Mecham, on her experience launching her first Kickstarter, which was wildly successful. We’ll be discussing how her existing platform impacted...
