by mandilynnwrites | Dec 10, 2023 | Writing Tips
Why don’t I like using Microsoft Word to format books? Today I’m going over the five things that drive me crazy about book formatting in Word. I also talk about an alternative software, Adobe InDesign, and why I feel it’s the best software out there...
by mandilynnwrites | Nov 26, 2023 | Business of Being An Author
I’m currently 36 weeks pregnant, starting maternity leave, but still in planning and prep mode! In today’s video, I wanted to sit down and go through my plans for 2024. What will my work life look like with a newborn? Just how much do I plan on working...
by mandilynnwrites | Nov 12, 2023 | Author VLOGS
As promised, here’s my first NaNoWriMo vlog and it did not…go as planned. Since I’m well into my third trimester now, I’m tired both physically and mentally, and it’s not something I was really prepared for when I set out to write an...
by mandilynnwrites | Oct 29, 2023 | Author VLOGS
How I’m Preparing to Write a Novel for NaNoWriMo 2023! Preptober Vlog // The first of hopefully many writing vlogs as I dive back in and begin to write a new book! In this video, I’m outlining my next novel for Preptober as I prepare to write a novel in a...
by mandilynnwrites | Oct 15, 2023 | Book Cover Design
How to Design a Paperback Wrap Book Cover for Amazon KDP on Photoshop // Self-publishing your book on Amazon KDP and planning to design the book cover yourself? In today’s video, I’ll be teaching you how to design and export your book cover wrap in...
