by mandilynnwrites | Jan 27, 2026 | Business of Being An Author
How much money did I make in 2025? I make this video almost every year, so let’s discuss what my income is looking like as an author. We’ll be going over what types of income streams I have, what income streams make me the most money, and how book sales are going....
by mandilynnwrites | Jan 6, 2026 | Self-Publishing
I used BookVault for the first time to print special editions of my book, Sparks in Iceland. I’ve tested a lot of their amazing features, printed the books, and sent them out to customers. The real question is: are they the best company to use for special...
by mandilynnwrites | Jun 24, 2025 | Marketing for Authors
Follow my book on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mandilynnbell/sparks-in-iceland-sweet-romance-exclusive-hardcover When you’re trying to sell your book on social media, what is the best way to sell your novel to readers? Everyone has attention...
by mandilynnwrites | Jun 12, 2025 | Self-Publishing
KDP has always paid its authors 60% royalty rates. On June 10th, it changed to 50% if you have your book priced at $9.98 or lower. This change stirred up a lot of commotion and even confusion. For example, when the change went into effect, my $11.99 book was flagged...
by mandilynnwrites | Mar 2, 2025 | Self-Publishing
Hardcover Book Options When You’re Self-Publishing – The Best Print on Demand Company in 2025 // Last month we talked about the best print on demand company for publishing paperback books, but what if you want to self-publish a hardcover book? Are there...