She’s Not Here is the worst book I’ve ever written. Not because I think so, but because a small handful of people thought so. When it comes to book reviews, people either loved it or hated it. Which brings up a great point: not everyone is going to love your book, and that’s okay! So…
It’s been months in the making, but I finally sent my first draft to beta readers. In this video, I’m sharing what it’s like sending your novel to beta readers for the first time—along with all the nerves, doubts, and “what have I done” moments that come with it. If you’re a writer working on…
If you’re seeing this video, then it means I finally finished writing the first draft of my book! Why is this a big deal? Because I’ve been working on this book since November and was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to finish the first draft before I go into labor. Writing this book while…
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 always dreamed of writing a novel, but didn't know where to start, this is…
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 you can move on to the next stage of editing?…
Shop my book writing merch: 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 be a hindrance to your writing. Though…
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 be going into detail of how to make sure your character possesses…
Finishing the First Draft and Realizing I Forgot a Subplot… ✨ Writing Vlog // ImandilynnVLOGS,mandi lynn,mandi lynn books,mandilynnwrites,self publishing,how to write a book,how to self publish,prepare to write a novel in a month,preptober,novel outlining,how to outline a novel,how to write a novel,writing vlog,writing tips,novel writing,novel writing tips,book writing tips,cozy writing vlog,writing mom,cozy vlog,day in my…
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. But…I'm still writing! So if you're trying desperately to keep writing, join me in…
Losing Motivation to Write & Changing My Writing Schedule to Be More Productive ✨ Writing Vlog // I'm now officially halfway into my manuscript, which also means I've started to hit some walls in the story, am starting to feel lazy, and most of all, losing steam. So watch me in this writing vlog struggle…