In this video, Mandy Lynn discusses five reasons why your self-published book might not be selling well. She covers issues like book cover design, blurbs, genre clarity, Amazon listing optimization, and marketing strategies. Lynn offers practical advice and tools to help improve book sales on platforms like Amazon. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER!
Self-publishing can be costly, but it doesn’t have to be. Mandy Lynn offers tips on budgeting for editors, cover designers, formatters, and marketing. With careful planning, you can save money while still achieving professional results. Additionally, Mandy announces a one-dollar sticker sheet sale in preparation for her maternity leave and highlights the importance of setting…
Create an Audiobook for FREE on Amazon – KDP's Audible Audiobook Beta Program // I recently got an email from Kindle Direct Publishing about their new audiobook beta program and I was immediately curious. Just how easy was it going to be to publish an audiobook version of one of my novels? At first glance,…
Preptober and NaNoWriMo are approaching, and in this video, Mandy Lynn shares tips on preparing to write 50,000 words in a month. She discusses three outlining methods: Story Beats, Chapter by Chapter, and Scene by Scene. Additionally, she highlights three tools: the Novel Outline Planner, Campfire writing software, and traditional notebooks. Each tool offers unique…
The video discusses the excitement around an email from KDP regarding scheduling release dates for paperback and hardcover books on Amazon. While it doesn’t include print book pre-orders yet, it offers authors more control over their book’s release timing and the ability to order author copies before release without the “not for resale” bar. Despite…
This tutorial by Mny Lynn covers the process of designing a book cover wrap for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) using Photoshop. Lynn, an author, book cover designer, and creator of the book launch planner series, offers step-by-step guidance, explaining how to navigate KDP’s print-on-demand templates and customize them to fit your book’s specifications. The…
Join the author on her Nama Vlog journey as she tackles the challenge of writing a novel while 33 weeks pregnant. Despite facing fatigue and unexpected hurdles, she shares her insights into career reevaluation and nesting priorities, offering a candid glimpse into the reality of balancing creative aspirations with impending motherhood. SUBSCRIBE TO…
In this video, a 36-week pregnant Mandy Lynn discusses her plans for managing her author career alongside motherhood, including financial goals, work strategies, and maternity leave preparation. She highlights the importance of quarterly planning, credits Sarah Cannon’s HB90 course for enhancing her productivity, and shares her experiences in achieving various milestones, such as publishing books…
Formatting a book in Microsoft Word may seem convenient, but it’s fraught with challenges. Headers, footers, drop caps, and manual adjustments can become hair-pulling tasks. Unlike Word, Adobe InDesign offers seamless formatting with parent pages, precise previews, and easier global changes. Learn why Word may not be your best choice for book formatting and discover…
How Much Money Do Authors Really Make? Author Income & Book Royalties Breakdown // If you plan on self-publishing a book, it's important to understand how author royalties work and how much you can expect to make per book sale. In this video, I'll be covering how much royalties you can expect to make on…