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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Self-Publishing
Have you ever opened up a book and decided to read it because the font was too small, the spacing was too tight, or the text just looked hard to read? This is something that happens more often than you may think. As an indie author, you work months, even years,...
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 17, 2025 | Book Cover Design
Support the project on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mandilynnbell/sparks-in-iceland-sweet-romance-exclusive-hardcover Want to learn how to design book covers? Check out my book cover design courses: https://stoneridgebooks.teachable.com/ My...
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...
