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 | 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...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 8, 2024 | Writing Tips
WRITE REALISTIC CHARACTERS – Novel Writing Character Profile // I like to think when you want to create realistic characters in your novel it comes down to four things: a character that is relatable, quirky, has clear motives, and is imperfect. Today we’ll...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 1, 2024 | Writing Tips
Your Ultimate Writing Planner To Accomplish Goals in 2025! // Some of you are already familiar with the writing planners I designed for The Book Launch Planner series, but I just released the 2025 Writing Planner which has new worksheets, updated pages, and is...
