Victory Academy


Take your writing game to the next level, learn how to wrangle Word, and just make life easier.

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Writing Craft

Manuscript Makeover

Manuscript Makeover

Self-editing strategies for authors. Grab these tips and tricks and learn to take your manuscript to the next level! 



Refine Your Lines: A Self-Editing Master Class

Refine Your Lines

Like attending a writing conference where you've chosen all the presentations in the self-editing track. Full of awesome, and best of all you don't have to fly halfway around the country (or put on pants)!


He Said, She Said—Writing Dialogue in Fiction

He Said, She Said

Dialogue is, unarguably, one of the most important aspects of a good story. It’s what breathes life into your characters. Learn how to make your dialogue shine.



Wrangling Microsoft Word

Working with Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Working with Track Changes in MS Word

Looking at a sea of red when you open your manuscript can be pretty daunting. Here's a quick look into how to manage your revisions without going crazy.


How to Use Styles in Microsoft Word

Setting Up Styles for Your Manuscript

If you're like me, you may pick a skill up quicker if you can see it being done. I'll walk you through how to set up styles for your manuscript. This is one skill you'll be glad you learned—it's going to save you time and money. Trust me!



The Business of Writing

Great Editing Expectations

Great (Editing) Expectations

Indie authors wear a lot a of hats. But just because you're self-publishing doesn't mean you have to do it by yourself. Team-building is important, and your editorial support is paramount.


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