by mandilynnwrites | Jun 2, 2026 | Author VLOGS
She’s Not Here is the worst book I’ve ever written. Not because I think so, but because a small handful of people thought so. When it comes to book reviews, people either loved it or hated it. Which brings up a great point: not everyone is going to love your book, and...
by mandilynnwrites | Feb 3, 2026 | Author VLOGS
If you’re seeing this video, then it means I finally finished writing the first draft of my book! Why is this a big deal? Because I’ve been working on this book since November and was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to finish the first draft before I go into labor....
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...
