by mandilynnwrites | May 15, 2013 | Self-Publishing
It’s the moment you have all been waiting for! The reveal of the synopsis and book cover for my young adult novel Essence! It starts with a shift in the atmosphere. The forest greets Emma with startling force. At first she can’t move her limbs. Then her vision is...
by mandilynnwrites | May 14, 2013 | Self-Publishing
Self-publishing your novel means you have to be the one to make a lot decisions that normally a professional would do in the publishing industry. You’re the one who has to decide how big the book will be, what the font will, and what the cover is going to look like....
by mandilynnwrites | May 13, 2013 | Self-Publishing
You’ve heard me ranting about editing and editors before but believe it or not there is still more to be discussed, so that’s what this video covers. It gives you a quick basic lesson on tracking changes using Word (which can also be an awesome tool to use with your...
by mandilynnwrites | May 8, 2013 | Book Reviews
Firelight by Sophie Jordan book synopsis: A hidden truth. Mortal enemies. Doomed love. With her rare ability to breathe fire, Jacinda is special even among the draki—the descendants of dragons who can shift between human and dragon forms. But when Jacinda’s...
by mandilynnwrites | May 3, 2013 | Writing Tips
Because sometimes we all have to learn how to receive criticism gracefully. There are many ways you can react when you get feedback on your novel. You can have poise and grace and act profession or you can fight whoever is giving the feedback nail and tooth.You NEED a...
