Writing 15,000 Words in One Week! ✨ Writing Vlog // I'm officially full speed ahead writing this next novel! I have somewhat figured out when to write (during nap times) and I'm LOVING this book! It's possible it's one of the easiest books I've ever written just because I'm so in love with the story!…
Create a Productive Writing Schedule With Me // In the month of November (and part of October) I plan on writing 80,000 words…while also being the primary parent for my ten-month-old daughter. Do I sound crazy yet? I haven't even accomplished this type of writing goal without a baby, so how the heck do I…
Going on a Writing Retreat! With a baby? – Writing Vlog // Last week I went on a writing retreat and I was able to vlog the experience! This retreat was a little different from past writing retreats I went to, mainly because I brought my daughter with me. Which made things a little bit…
Preparing to Write a Novel in a Month! – Writing Vlog // 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…
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 overlap, and of course, lots of drama. Novel Writing…
The Secret to Creating Page-Turning Chapters – Controversial Opinion // 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, let's…
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Thanks again to BetterHelp for sponsoring this video. Get matched with a therapist today: 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…
While tackling edits for her standalone novel, the author delves into the intricacies of beta reader feedback, juggling the impending deadlines with the need for creative fine-tuning. Amidst the process, she contemplates the marketing landscape, recognizing the shift in her writing endeavors towards the romance genre and the necessity for a strategic approach to reach…
In this video, the author, Mandy Lynn, discusses her decision to create a new pen name, Mandy Lynn Bell, and the reasons behind it. She explains that she faced challenges with having a single pen name for both her fiction and non-fiction works, as the audiences for these two genres did not overlap well. This…