by mandilynnwrites | Mar 16, 2025 | Writing Tips
The Ultimate Developmental Book Editing Checklist // You finished the first draft of your book. Or maybe you’ve already done a round of edits and sent the book to beta readers, or alpha readers. How do you know when you’re done with developmental edits and...
by mandilynnwrites | Sep 4, 2018 | Self-Publishing
Joining me for this video is Bethany Atazedah and Evie Driver as we talk about everything you should know about editing your book when you want to self-publish. This was filmed during the Wander Writer’s Retreat, which is why we’re in a hotel room, but...
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 17, 2017 | Writing Tips
I hope every author out there knows what I’m talking about. Writing and supporting yourself as an author is something that is very hard to do. For myself, I have doubts every day. Am I doing the right thing? Should I give up now and find something else to do? To put...
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 4, 2017 | Writing Tips
Nominate your favorite writing blog! http://positivewriter.com/nominate-your-favorite-writing-blog-for-2017/ How do you do it? Simply go to the comment section of the above link, paste this fancy URL: https://mandilynn.com/ And tell the world why you love my...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 27, 2016 | Writing Tips
It’s not a secret that college is just a little bit over-whelming right now, but I’ve still managed to write just a little but every day. And when I say a little, I mean a little. As of right now, even with the semester over, I’m only writing about a page a day. It...