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How do I Find a Good Writer’s Community?

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.
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How do I Start Writing my Book?

“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.
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Start Writing Your Book (and stop being a wannabe writer)!

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! 
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Pro Tip: Find a Great Email List Host and CRM

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. 
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Get Speaking Gigs Now

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.
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Pro Tip: Using Free Books to Build Your Email List

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.
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How to End a Book: Ending a Nonfiction Book, Part 3 of 3

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 . . .
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How to End a Book: How to End a Novel, Part 2 of 3

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 . . .
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How to End a Book, Part 1 of 3

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! 
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Part II: The Free Book Model

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 . . .
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Writing With Confidence

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.
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Selling your Services: The Book Give-Away Way

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.
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Should I Publish in an Anthology?

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?
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Should Coaches Write a Book?

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.
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Contemplative Writing for Beginners

How to start practicing Contemplative Writing as a counter-measure to the automation of AI writing.
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How to Sell Your Books by Hand

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!
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Will AI Take Over Writing? What Does the Future Hold for Writers?

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.
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How do I Write a Book about my Life?

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.
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How to Write a Query Letter for Novelists

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.
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How to Start Writing as a Hobby

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.
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How to Start Writing a Christian Book

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.
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Kickstarter Campaign Tips

Adam introduces Justin Fike, who launched a successful Kickstarter campaign. Find out if a Kickstarter pre-sale is right for your project.
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How Long Does it Take to Self-publish a Book?

Figuring out how long it will take to self-publish depends on a variety of factors - here are some to consider.
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How to Make Your Editor Happy: Chicago Style Tips

Tips for novel writers who choose to use Chicago Style that will make an editor happy!
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How Many Pages Should my First Book Be?

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

Our guest blogger, Keadren Petrone, gives advice about how to write about grief, from her experience losing her husband in earlier this year.
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Should I Use a Pen Name for my Book?

What you need to ask when considering using a pen name.
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Should I Finish my Book Before Finding an Agent?

Things to consider when deciding to query with your manuscript.
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How to Start Writing Again

Help in getting back to writing - from people who've been there.
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Traditional, Hybrid, and Self-Publishing: Which Model is Best for You?

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

Tips for choosing a Christian writer to ghostwrite your story.
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Finished Writing My Book—Now What?

Here are steps to take once you have finished writing your manuscript.
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Top Ten Books to Help You Improve as a Writer

Victory Vision Publishing's list of the top ten books to read if you want to improve your writing.
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Finding a Great Christian Book Coach

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

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