by mandilynnwrites | Nov 20, 2024 | Author VLOGS
Experiencing Burnout While Trying to Write With a Baby That Doesn’t Sleep // This is the writing vlog where things just don’t go as planned. My daughter got sick, I was feeling unproductive, and I’m deep in the trenches of burnout....
by mandilynnwrites | Nov 7, 2024 | Author VLOGS
Writing 15,000 Words in One Week! ? Writing Vlog // I’m officially full speed ahead writing this next novel! I have somewhat figured out when to write (during nap times) and I’m LOVING this book! It’s possible it’s one of the easiest books...
by mandilynnwrites | Oct 13, 2024 | Writing Tips
How to Write a Book with DRAMA Using Character Maps // Let’s create some drama in our books using character maps. Today we’ll discuss how we can create conflict and layers of messy characters in our story by creating a messy character map, having lots of...
by mandilynnwrites | Sep 15, 2024 | Writing Tips
Let’s talk about how to create a page-turning book. Most people would probably say the thing that makes someone keep reading is the plot, but I don’t think so. I think it’s the characters that pull the weight in creating a page-turning story. So,...
by mandilynnwrites | Aug 25, 2024 | Author VLOGS
I’ve been trying and failing to write for the past month. So I wanted to give myself permission to take a break. To allow myself time to learn. But most of all, I want to take a step back and look at my career as a self-published author to figure out where I...