by mandilynnwrites | Jul 8, 2025 | Self-Publishing
Call me crazy, but I have a goal of raising $15,000 to self-publish my novel. How am I going to accomplish this? Crowdfunding through Kickstarter. I’ve self-published six novels at this point, and every book I publish costs thousands of dollars. But what if you...
by mandilynnwrites | May 27, 2025 | Writing Tips
I recently got a new addition to my writing office that has felt like such a huge productivity hack for me. I feel like I’m getting more done and feel more awake. The hack? I got a treadmill that goes under my desk. And for me, it’s been a huge game...
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 | 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...
by mandilynnwrites | Apr 13, 2025 | Writing Tips
How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Book – Novel Brainstorming // Are you someone who has a story idea that you would love to turn into a book one day, but you don’t know where to start? I’ll be giving a quick overview of the brainstorming, outlining,...
