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…
Ordering Proof Copies of Your Book on KDP and IngramSpark – Self-Publishing Tutorial // If you're a first-time author self-publishing your book, then I don't need to tell you how exciting it is to see a print copy of your book for the first time. Odds are, the first physical copy of your self-published book…
My Home Office Makeover & Organization! Creating My Dream Writing Space // This video has long been in the making. Literally. I started filming this video in March of 2023 and well…look where we are now. In this video, we're doing a little home office makeover on a budget. I didn't make big changes to…
How to Design a Book Cover on a Budget // If you're a self-published author, odds are at one point you've wondered if you could design your own book cover. Self-publishing isn't always cheap, and saving costs is always a plus, so what if you could save hundreds of dollars by designing your book cover…