by mandilynnwrites | Jun 2, 2026 | Author VLOGS
She’s Not Here is the worst book I’ve ever written. Not because I think so, but because a small handful of people thought so. When it comes to book reviews, people either loved it or hated it. Which brings up a great point: not everyone is going to love your book, and...
by mandilynnwrites | May 19, 2026 | Author VLOGS
It’s been months in the making, but I finally sent my first draft to beta readers. In this video, I’m sharing what it’s like sending your novel to beta readers for the first time—along with all the nerves, doubts, and “what have I done” moments that come with it. If...
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...
