Mandy Tremelling logo - fantasy stylized 'MT' in the center, a fountain pen with a sword hilt next to the 'T' and a dragon on top of it, and swirling fern leaves in gold and blue steel all around. Stars dot the small empty spaces at the top and flowers pop from the corners of the letters.

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Writing Process,  Resources,  Behind the Scenes

Where Do I Start?

I was asked where he should start with his book. I realized I don't remember where I started. I thought it was worth it to write what I told him.

Image of decaying greek building with statues of women holding up the ceiling
Resources,  Behind the Scenes,  Writing Process

10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner

I read these kinds of posts ALL the time. But I realized the articles said stuff I knew. So I compiled the things I wish I could tell younger Me.

Book cover for My World of Glass showing a landscape image with cracked glass in front of it
Behind the Scenes

My World of Glass Inspiration

The most common question I receive is where I receive inspiration for my stories. I share the story behind My World of Glass often, so here it is.

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Writing Process,  Behind the Scenes,  Novel Updates,  Resources

What's a Pantser? Where do I begin?

Pantser? Planner? Plantser? What are these terms and how do they relate to starting a fictional novel? In this post I talk about my general process.

The letters MT in a gold flowy font with intricate details in the background including a dragon and a pen with a dagger hilt.
Behind the Scenes

Introductions

I write for an audience. It's what motivates me. I want to have conversations with my readers! I am so glad you're here.