Jennifer Mullin - Artist & Author

Lessons Learned While Writing a Book An honest look at the struggles, surprises, and small victories.

Don’t be taken advantage of by publishers…They wouldn’t have a business without your writing/art. In this post, I openly share the some of my struggles and lessons I learned while writing my first traditionally published book.

My first book, "Me & My Ballpoint Pen" is now available for preorder! I poured my heart and soul into this book and can't wait for it to see the light of day. More info and preorder link here: www.jennifer-mullin.com/book

Exactly! I need the Dems to act. NOW!

So what are we going to do about this huge breech by the Cabinet? Dems, please act!!

Cool! How generous.

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Any art book authors here? Let’s connect!

This first timer would love to talk with someone with experience.

For the second or third time in a month, I’ve woken up to play #wordle and my streak has been erased, even though I’d solved it the day before. What gives NYT? I live for that streak!

Package of ballpoint pens next to an abstract ballpoint drawing on white paper.

Experimenting with some new ballpoints. Where have you been all my life Schneider Slider Basic XB? 🤌

This former librarian approves this post. Libraries also circulate dvds, music, and magazines both physically and through apps like Libby and Hoopla.

Just watched this. Their first meeting was so awkward. They aren’t going to work.

Seasoned authors, this first time author needs your advice.

Is it possible to successfully launch a book without Instagram? I just don’t think I can stomach it anymore but would suck it up if it would help me sell books.

#author

Abstract blue ballpoint pen drawing dated 3-1-25, in a small sketchbook with a silver pen on a wood background.

Another day, another weird drawing. I’m on a roll right now because I’m making a point of carving out a little bit of time to draw everyday. I keep my sketchbook and pens next to my spot on the couch and draw while I watch TV.

How can you carve out some time to make something today? Do tell!

I just started watching this season. I’m going to have to review your commentary as I go!

Thank you kindly!

This is sort of a weird sketch, but I love it. I enjoyed drawing it and I worked up some new concepts in the process.

This is your reminder that you can be selfish with your art. If others don’t like it, oh well.

Make art because it makes you happy!

What are you working on today?

I was approached by a publisher who found my work on Instagram. I don’t have a terribly large following there and I haven’t been active there for a better part of a year.

It’s worth it to put yourself out there!

I wrote the whole thing last summer while I worked full time. It was rough, but worth it. I’m about to be a published author!

My first book comes out this summer!

Me & My Ballpoint Pen is packed with inspiration and step-by-step projects designed to teach you how to draw and shade with the humble ballpoint pen.

Love the line quality!

As I approach 50, I feel this more and more. I've got so much more to do!

Life is short. Times are tough. It’s time to find joy and fulfillment wherever you can and protect those you care about.

This is my new life philosophy.

Exactly. Such an asinine move. I’d rather have parks, USAID, and a functioning federal government.

I already have. Changed shopping habits, called reps, writing postcards to voters. I wish there was more could do.

This is incredibly frightening, but I think it's the only way. How much do things have to go sideways before they act?

#Authors how have you encouraged preorders of your books? Brainstorming for my first book which comes out in July!

I'm feeling the same way. I feel paralyzed by fear. How do we possibly undo the damage that has already been done in the last month?

How are you holding up? I feel so helpless. I'm not sure our democracy will survive the year, let alone the next 4 years. What do we do?

I love the line work!!!

But they don't fall down!!!