by mandilynnwrites | Mar 24, 2026 | Self-Publishing
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 some of the biggest things I’ve...
by mandilynnwrites | Feb 24, 2026 | Self-Publishing
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 should be working on things....
by mandilynnwrites | Jul 25, 2025 | Writing Tips
Support my project on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mandilynnbell/sparks-in-iceland-sweet-romance-exclusive-hardcover Are you looking for an alternative to Kindle Direct Publishing? Or perhaps you’re looking to print special editions of your...
by mandilynnwrites | May 20, 2025 | Marketing for Authors
I’m giving away a free ebook to restart my author career. I’ve invested $700 into a novella that I wrote, edited, and designed a cover for, just to give it away. This isn’t to lose money. Instead, it’s going to help my author career by growing...
by mandilynnwrites | May 13, 2025 | Marketing for Authors
Use code MANDI25 when you get tickets for InkersCon 2025: https://inkerscon.com/2025-digital-conference/ A couple weeks ago, I published a video about common mistakes new authors are making when they self-publish their books, but that was just the tip of the iceberg....
