by mandilynnwrites | Oct 20, 2024 | Author VLOGS
It’s been a while since we’ve had a writing vlog! Mostly because I haven’t been able to write. In this vlog, I’m finishing up the outline for my next novel and brainstorming for the series as a whole. In fact, I even came up with the series...
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...
by mandilynnwrites | Jun 30, 2024 | Author VLOGS
Ditching My Outline to Start a New Novel – Writing Vlog // After many many months, it’s time to get back into writing! In this writing vlog, I’m sitting down to look at the outline I had started when I was still pregnant. Spoiler: I end up hating it...
