So many short videos (Reels on IG, Shorts on YouTube) are now using A.I. to create their scripts and read the text. They’re repetitive, robotic and dull. Even C-3PO from Star Wars has more character to his voice than the videos I see these days. C-3PO is written with a ton of character: he’s socially awkward, timid and nerdy, he’s downright perfect with R2D2, who responds to his blatherings with a Bronx cheer more often than not.

Publish your own family’s “Food for Thought” sayings today! Submit your family’s sayings and their stories to us, and we’ll do the rest!

Ever wonder how specialty book covers are made?‍ On a beautiful Wednesday in August, the Victory Vision Publishing team toured a print shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to learn more about how we can make your vision a reality—even when your vision is outside the box.‍Oddly-shaped children’s books in sizes that Amazon won’t produce are a possibility, as well as journals or hardcover books with delightful varieties of foil embossing—again, not something an author can set up from their Kindle Direct Publishing page.‍ What use cases do you have for some kind of specialty printing?

Victory Vision Publishing is not a “Traditional” Publisher, but we’re excited to say that we now have a relationship with a traditional publisher and we’re officially a talent scout for them. A quick look around at our website and you’ll see that our business model is based around the self-publishing packages we put together for people. However, even more than that, our business philosophy is to position our clients to . . .

Writing can be a lonely commitment, so if you’re an extravert, it’s easy to put it off whenever you feel that spending time with people is a better use of your time. However, for people interested in the legacy approach to life that Peter Jansen and I talked about in our book, The Legacy Way, then you must recognize that apart from all that time spent with people, at least the next best thing you can do is share your story in written form.

“I have a great idea, but how do I start writing my book?” Some people say to "just start writing," while others tell you you must have an outline or you’ll have a mess. . . . We’ve designed something a little different for people who have never written a book before. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we recognize that everyone will have a slightly different way of getting it done, but there are principles that apply to everyone.

Writing a book: I know it’s hard sometimes. I know it flows sometimes. I know the amazing feeling that you’ll get when copies of your first book arrive. You open that box up, pull out a book, and see your name on the cover, and all you can say is “Wow.” Keep that vision in mind! 

There’s nothing wrong with paid advertising, if you know what you’re doing. But with an email list, you’re going to deliver to every subscriber, every time, and nobody can charge you more and more just because they’ve noticed your audience is growing. 

The word “speaking” can cause a bit of discomfort. I realized as I began writing this blog that I’ve had at least one speaking opportunity each of the past few months, and I never thought of it as “speaking,” but rather as leading a workshop. I’m not the sort of speaker who gets up and talks for an hour; I always plan a more interactive session. But I did put on a jacket, and I did present content, so I guess I was a “speaker,” after all.

Most people who embark upon the journey of writing a book envision selling millions of copies. This would be a life-changing experience for many. One of the best things about selling millions of copies is the passive income they generate: if you are selling tens of thousands of copies per month, it’s very easy to set time aside for your next book. But there are a few drawbacks to focusing on this dream.

Many Nonfiction books exist to sell an idea to the reader. If you’re self-publishing something in the coaching world, or are a motivational speaker or consultant—as many of our clients at Victory Vision Publishing, Inc. are—then the conclusion should sell your professional services, such as a group coaching package or one-to-one coaching. It should make someone . . .

As I mentioned in Part 1, a book’s ending always leaves the reader with some kind of question. This is the nature of making a piece of art: not answering questions but opening the reader up to some sort of question, something to ponder. I think that you can do this even if you’re writing romance novels. You may not want to leave the reader wondering which of the two hunky . . .

So you’ve been writing for a while and you aren’t sure how to wrap it up. This may mean that you’re what’s commonly referred to as a “pantser” in the book writing world—that you fly by the seat of your pants, working without an outline, letting things come as they may. You’re not alone. The world is full of pantsers, and I am pantsing right now as I write this blog! 

We’re no longer in the information age, we’re in the relationship age. There is nothing new under the sun—indeed, many of the nonfiction books I write quote Chuang Tzu and St. James for . . .

Does anybody care? Is this even any good? Why bother, if nobody’s going to read it? What if I never sell this book to a publisher? Read how these questions can be countered with a "draft" mindset.

Want to know if publishing your book will land you business? Consider how well-done and targeted books can have an impact on your prospects.

This blog relates to non-fiction books specifically by coaches, speakers, and expert consultants, and is a continuation of the publishing advice found in the earlier blog, Traditional, Hybrid, or Self-Publishing: Which Model is Best for You?

Do coaches need to author a book to compete in today’s marketplace? In this article we want to make the case for why coaches should consider authoring a book.

How to start practicing Contemplative Writing as a counter-measure to the automation of AI writing.

With so many people selling books online today, you may think the art of hand-selling is going out of style. Brush up on your hand-selling skills with these awesome tips so you're ready for your next book-selling gig!

What is the value of writing creatively by hand, unaided by AI? Here are four considerations for authors who may be unsure if or how to use AI in their writing.

Often we assume writing a book about our lives should be like a news log, but Adam Fleming shares six great tips for telling stories with themes and meanings that will resonate with others and help them process their own experiences.

Author and writer's coach Beth Barany shares valuable tips for getting your query letter in the best possible shape to get those requests from literary agents you've been working for.

You want to write for fun, and are not sure anyone would even like your work. Here are sage tips from our lead ghostwriter, Adam G. Fleming.

Things to consider when setting out to write a Christian book: how to find your support team, how your genre impacts your approach, and how to get started.

Adam introduces Justin Fike, who launched a successful Kickstarter campaign. Find out if a Kickstarter pre-sale is right for your project.

Figuring out how long it will take to self-publish depends on a variety of factors - here are some to consider.

Tips for novel writers who choose to use Chicago Style that will make an editor happy!

Find out the industry-standard lengths of various genres, and how long your book should be.

Our guest blogger, Keadren Petrone, gives advice about how to write about grief, from her experience losing her husband in earlier this year.

What you need to ask when considering using a pen name.

Things to consider when deciding to query with your manuscript.

Help in getting back to writing - from people who've been there.

Great questions and tips to help authors decide whether to self-publish, query, or do a hybrid solution.

Tips for choosing a Christian writer to ghostwrite your story.

Here are steps to take once you have finished writing your manuscript.

Victory Vision Publishing's list of the top ten books to read if you want to improve your writing.

Learn how to find the right coach for your next Christian book project from Victory Vision CEO Adam Fleming.