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Nothing but the Words

Candice L Davis, Your Book Coach

137 episodes

4 months ago

Struggling to find time to write your book? Maybe you have to fight for time to even think about what you want to write. Listen to discover why many successful authors rely on writer's retreats to get momentum and make progress with their writing--and how you can benefit from the same. (It's much more than just time away.) To find out more about my writing retreat for women writers, tap here or visit candiceldavis.com/retreat. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coac...

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Struggling to find time to write your book? Maybe you have to fight for time to even think about what you want to write. Listen to discover why many successful authors rely on writer's retreats to get momentum and make progress with their writing--and how you can benefit from the same. (It's much more than just time away.) To find out more about my writing retreat for women writers, tap here or visit candiceldavis.com/retreat. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coac...

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Nothing but the Words

4 Reasons Successful Authors Go on Writer's Retreats & You Should Too

Struggling to find time to write your book? Maybe you have to fight for time to even think about what you want to write. Listen to discover why many successful authors rely on writer's retreats to get momentum and make progress with their writing--and how you can benefit from the same. (It's much more than just time away.) To find out more about my writing retreat for women writers, tap here or visit candiceldavis.com/retreat. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coac...

1 year ago

16 minutes

Nothing but the Words

How to Write Your Business Memoir, ft. Anita Henderson, author of "Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur"

Writing a how-to book isn’t the only way to grow your business as an author. In this episode, you’ll meet Anita Henderson, author of “Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur.” Anita shares why she wrote a memoir of her professional life, including the obstacles she faced along the way and how she overcame them. You’ll also discover the many benefits Anita got from her book, all of which are available to you too! Grab Anita's free resource to find out how you can become your own version of a min...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Nothing but the Words

The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert

Whether you land a traditional book deal or self-publish, getting the word out about your book is always your responsibility. Find out how you can do it well--without spending a fortune or stressing yourself out. Marketing expert Nadine Mullings shares: How to follow your inner guidance to craft and follow an exceptional marketing plan.Why you need to focus on both online and offline marketingWhere most authors fall down in book promotionsAnd moreGrab Nadine's free gift, Two Powerful Ways to...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Nothing but the Words

How to Keep Writing This Summer & Why You Should

With all the fun, travel, and distractions of summer, how do you keep writing your book? In this episode, you'll discover how to decide if you should try to write your book this summer, and if so, how to do it. (It's not nearly as hard as it might seem.) I'll be writing all summer long, and so will my private coaching clients and the members of my group-coaching experience, Authors Ignited. If you're looking for support, guidance, and compassionate accountability, schedule a comp...

1 year ago

10 minutes

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Why I Really Want You to Write Your Book in 2024

As the year gets underway, lots of people are falling off the wagon when it comes to their New Year's resolutions and annual goals. But what about the people who aren't? What about the people who are sticking to their resolution to make this the year they become an author? That can be you--and it should be. Listen to this episode to find out why you really should make 2024 the year you write your book. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coach you to write your book...

1 year ago

14 minutes

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Book Envy: Make It Work for You

Ever felt even a smidge of envy because someone else has published their book, become a bestseller, or landed an incredible speaking engagement? If so, don't worry. That’s perfectly normal. And when you know how to use it to your advantage, book envy can actually be a powerful tool to help you write a better book, write it faster, and make more of it once it's published. Join me, this week, for Write Your Book, a no-cost Open Q&A Call, and ask all your questions about writing and publish...

2 years ago

11 minutes

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Lean In to Your Strengths to Write a Better Book

The world doesn't need more generic, boring books. The world needs the book only you can write. Discover how to identify the strengths you already have that can help you write a more powerful, transformative book. Lean in to those strengths and write a book you'll be thrilled to have your name on. Find out more about 30-Day private book coaching here: https://candiceldavis.com/30days Get my free checklist, 7 Elements of a Transformative Memoir here: http://candiceldavis.com/mem...

2 years ago

12 minutes

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4 Unexpected Early Benefits of Outlining Your Book

Are you still skeptical about the real value of outlining your book? If you just want to dive in and write, I get it. I used to feel the same way. But a smart writer convinced me otherwise, and I'm glad he did. In this episode, discover why outlining will make it easier for you to sell more books, plus 3 more unexpected, often overlooked benefits of creating comprehensive outline for your book. Ready to craft a your outline for your nonfiction book? Join us in a live outlining workshop, The ...

2 years ago

11 minutes

Nothing but the Words

The Successful Author's Secret Weapon

You know all those authors whose books you admire, people who put out book after book? Here's a little secret about them: They're no smarter than you are. That may be hard to believe, but it's true. The big difference between those authors and you isn't intelligence, talent, or ability. The big difference is that they have a plan to bring their vision for their book to fruition. In this episode, discover how you can create your own blueprint for your book, use your writing time more efficien...

2 years ago

10 minutes

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Increase Your Impact and Income Beyond Your Book, ft. Parchelle Tashi

Why are you writing your book? Whatever your reasons, your book should help you have a greater (hopefully, positive) impact on your readers and on the world. And you should also earn a return on the investment of time, money, energy, and creativity you've made in your book. In this episode, Parchelle Tashi, founder of the Author's Leverage, explains a no-brainer step to extend the impact and income potential of your book by creating a course. Parchelle also argues that while personal ...

2 years ago

44 minutes

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Why Writing a Book Feels Too Hard & How to Change That

Writing a book requires effort, but it doesn't have to be the painful. It's not a chore. It's not another task on your to-do list. It's something you get to do, and it can transform your life and the lives of your readers. Even if it feels too hard to write a book right now--like you could never actually do it--you can change that. In this episode, you'll discover how to make writing a lot more enjoyable so you can write your book faster and with less stress. Ready to get started...

2 years ago

10 minutes

Nothing but the Words

Write Your Book Faster with Writing Dates

Shortcuts and hacks will typically fail you, but if you want to write more consistently and finish your book faster, there are proven strategies that can help. Find out why writing dates can help you get into flow and make a huge difference in your progress, and learn how to set up your own. You don't have to write your book alone. Join Authors Ignited and take advantage of our version of writing dates with our weekly co-writing sessions. Register by May 6, 2023 to participat...

2 years ago

11 minutes

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3 Big Reasons Not to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Book

Anything that makes writing a book a little easier can be appealing, but shortcuts are rarely as good as they look. Using ChatGPT and similar software to write your book can create major problems. In this episode, you'll discover 3 significant reasons why I'm advising authors not to use artificial intelligence apps to write their books or their book proposals. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coach you to write your book with confidence and actually enjoy the proce...

2 years ago

13 minutes

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Writing a Book to Create Real Social Change

DEIB consultant and interior design expert Jessica Bantom was determined to write a book that would impact her industry in a positive way. With "Design for Identity," she has managed to write a book that can reach design students in classrooms and designers already working in firms. This book will transform the way designers consider marginalized or underrepresented people in their work. Jessica shares the hardest parts of writing her book and how she got over them and why she chose a less-...

2 years ago

37 minutes

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When and How to Get a Foreword for Your Book

Do you really need a foreword for your book? Need is a strong word, and not one that applies here. But for the right kinds of books, a strong foreword can make a real difference in your book sales--even if your readers flip right past it. In this episode find out why you might (or might not) want to get one, who to ask, and how to go about it. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coach you to write your book with confidence and actually enjoy the process. https://cal...

2 years ago

11 minutes

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3 Ways Coaches and Consultants Know They're Ready to Write a Book

The idea that everyone should write a book is a bit extreme, and let's face it, ridiculous, but if you want to grow your coaching or consulting a business, writing a book is one of the most effective ways to do it. But how do you know you're ready to write your book? In this episode, discover 3 ways to tell if you're really ready to become an author. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coac...

2 years ago

8 minutes

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Keep Your Promise to Your Readers, ft. Rachel Luna, author of "Permission to Offend"

What takes a book from good to great? Listen in as author and master coach Rachel Luna describes her journey from book proposal to book deal and from writing her book to seeing it hit the bestseller list. Rachel lets us peek behind the curtain to see how she dealt with rejection along the way and why there are some life stories she'll never tell. Find Rachel on Instagram @girlconfident or at RachelLuna.com. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out how I can coach you to write...

2 years ago

48 minutes

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3 Ways to Write Your Book Faster (And Make It Better)

Do you ever worry you might, somehow, end up writing a bad book? That thought used to terrify me, but you can easily ensure it doesn't happen to you. Discover 3 ways you can not only finish writing your book faster but also make sure you make it the best it can possibly be. Whether you're a strong, confident writer or you're still developing your writing skills, this episode will help you write a book you're proud to send out into the world. Click here to schedule a call with me and find out...

2 years ago

10 minutes

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Writing and Illustrating Children's Books, ft. author Kimberly Wyman

If you've been thinking you might just want to write a children's book, this episode with author-illustrator Kimberly Wyman, author of "Grow Love," is for you. Kimberly shares how she made time to write in the midst of a busy life, what it takes to create a children's book with excellence, and how she sold more books while supporting kids in foster care. Listen, to learn all about her experience as an indie author-illustrator with a standard of excellence she lives up to and which...

2 years ago

34 minutes

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15 Prompts to Defeat Writer's Block and Finish Your Book

If you ever get stuck in your writing, please know you're not the only one. Most authors experience some amount of writing block as they write. Some are so blocked, they can't even get started! Use these 15 writing prompts to get over writer's block and keep writing when you feel stuck. We can argue the existence of writer's block all day. (I'd argue against it.) But if you're experiencing it, then writer's block is real to you. Don't stay in it. Choose a prompt, and keep writing. Click here...

2 years ago

12 minutes