by mandilynnwrites | Aug 19, 2025 | Self-Publishing
As an indie author, you’ve probably wondered what you can do to protect your work and make sure it doesn’t get stolen. During the self-publishing process, you’ll need to figure out what it means to copyright your book, how to copyright it, and when...
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 | Jul 22, 2025 | Self-Publishing
As many of you know by this point, I created a special edition & deluxe edition of my book, Sparks in Iceland, as a part of my Kickstarter. These editions of the book include photos from locations in the book, and I even have a digitally annotated edition of the...
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...