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 | Mar 16, 2025 | Writing Tips
The Ultimate Developmental Book Editing Checklist // You finished the first draft of your book. Or maybe you’ve already done a round of edits and sent the book to beta readers, or alpha readers. How do you know when you’re done with developmental edits and...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 15, 2024 | Writing Tips
Why I Don’t Like FANCY Writing Software// So let’s talk about the unspoken problem with fancy writing software like Scrivener. While it can be great to have writing software that lets you create character profiles, timelines, and so much more, it can also...
by mandilynnwrites | Dec 8, 2024 | Writing Tips
WRITE REALISTIC CHARACTERS – Novel Writing Character Profile // I like to think when you want to create realistic characters in your novel it comes down to four things: a character that is relatable, quirky, has clear motives, and is imperfect. Today we’ll...
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....
