by mandilynnwrites | Nov 25, 2025 | Writing Tips
Today I’m giving you a little behind the scenes look into the new book I’m writing, as well as showing you how I’m using my favorite writing software to both outline the book, as well as write it. I’ll be showing you how I use this software for character profiles,...
by mandilynnwrites | Sep 16, 2025 | Writing Tips
Today I’m sharing with you my basic guide to writing a novel from start to finish. We’ll be talking about everything from brainstorming and outlining, to working with beta readers, hiring an editor, and preparing to self-publish your book! If you’ve...
by mandilynnwrites | Jul 28, 2025 | Author VLOGS
It’s been a long time since I’ve done an in-person book signing, but I finally had another book signing and it was not only fun, but a huge success! In this video, I’m sharing with you the things that worked really well and how they helped me sell...
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....
by mandilynnwrites | Apr 29, 2025 | Author VLOGS
It’s time to do the final round of developmental edits for my novella! Which is good because I’m planning to release it in May. In my latest writing vlog, I go through feedback from my beta readers to fix some major plot issues. Not only do I fix the...