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Finding Time to Write Again as a Mom of Two

by mandilynnwrites | April 21, 2026 | Writing Tips | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/A72LBIseR-k 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...

How to Use Typography to Make Your Book Cover Stand Out

by mandilynnwrites | April 7, 2026 | Book Cover Design | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/uzDHY1OguXs 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...

What I Wish I Knew Before Self-Publishing My Novel

by mandilynnwrites | March 24, 2026 | Self-Publishing | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/30I-mud1Fic 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...

5 More Book Cover Design Mistakes You Need to Avoid!

by mandilynnwrites | March 10, 2026 | Book Cover Design | 1 Comment

https://youtu.be/mwQFJPCtPE8 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...

How to Write and Launch a Book in a Year (or Less!)

by mandilynnwrites | February 24, 2026 | Self-Publishing | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/8FJoOvJFMwE Can you self-publish a book in a year or less? Yes, you can! You just have to be organized. Today, we’re talking about all the steps it takes to self-publish your book. We’ll discuss how much time you will need for each step and when you...

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2nd Novel Update!

by mandilynnwrites | Jan 7, 2015 | Self-Publishing

The process for writing my second novel has been a lot faster than Essence had gone. I am Mercy, only at its second draft, is already being pitched to agents and hopefully will come into the hands of publishers. At novel is...

Self-Publishing: Book Signings

by mandilynnwrites | Oct 23, 2014 | Self-Publishing

When it comes to arranging a book signing the process is surprisingly simple, you just have to find a book store that will help you out. Just find the correct person to contact for a signing and make sure you get all the details...

Self-Publishing: Marketing

by mandilynnwrites | Sep 23, 2014 | Self-Publishing

Marketing! It just sounds so…boring. But using social media it can be really fun! Using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube you can market for your novel without having to spend any money. And, let’s face it, free marketing...

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Tips on Surviving College

by mandilynnwrites | Aug 9, 2016 | Writing Tips

College is stressful, especially when you're living in the dorms. It may not have worked out for me, but I've to tell the tale and I have words of advice! Have fun decorating your room! Meet your roommate before the semester and form a game plan! Join clubs, sports...