Explore every episode of the podcast Nothing but the Words
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| 4 Reasons Successful Authors Go on Writer's Retreats & You Should Too | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:16:09 | |
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.) 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Write Your Business Memoir, ft. Anita Henderson, author of "Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur" | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:48:41 | |
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! 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Why Writing a Book Feels Too Hard & How to Change That | 04 May 2023 | 00:10:59 | |
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. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| To the People Who Said You Couldn't Write | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:08:59 | |
If you've ever questioned your ability to write a great book because of what someone else said, this episode is especially for you. Our brains want to protect us, so they take that kind of comment seriously. The C+ in English class, the nasty remark from a professor, or the well-meaning redirect of your creativity from your parents--all of it affects your confidence as a writer and your ability to become a successful author. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Cut 30,000 Words from Your Book | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:13:57 | |
Most new authors worry they won't have enough to say. But it doesn't matter if you're writing your first book or you're an experienced author. You can still end up with a manuscript that's too long for the genre you're writing in. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Dealing with Rejection | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:11:53 | |
Rejection is a part of any creative process, and writing a book is no different. People will reject your book idea. They'll reject the possibility that you have what it takes to write a great book. And they'll reject your finished product, the book you've poured your heart into writing. How you deal with all this rejection will determine how successful you can be as an author. In this episode, I share how to best manage rejection and keep writing and publishing in spite of 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Is Your Book Too Long? | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:14:02 | |
A lot of new authors struggle to come up with enough content for their books. But at the other end of the spectrum are the authors who write way too much content for their books. In this episode, I share the minimum and maximum length for the major book genres. Find out if your book is long enough--or if you might need to do some cutting. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Write Your Flaws Too | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:10:17 | |
Painting yourself as a perfect person in your book is never the way to go. No one wants to read about the expert who never faced an obstacle. You don't have to tell all your business, but you can share your ups and downs, your mistakes and flaws, your failures and how you bounced back. In this episode, discover two questions to ask yourself to decide whether or not to include something that might make you look "bad" in your book. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| The Power of Author Coaching | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:12:02 | |
Have you ever wished you had someone to call when you get stuck writing your book? What about someone who can help you figure out how to finally get started writing? A great author coach can provide that essential help, and so much more, so you can write your book faster and better. You don't need to do this alone. In this episode, I share the details of why you might just want to work with an author coach. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Write Better by Revising More | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:12:04 | |
Crossing the finish line and finishing your manuscript is a huge accomplishment. But you're not done yet. Separate yourself from amateur authors by revising your way to a great book. In this episode, I tell you how to lower your standard for your first draft and raise your standard for your finished product with a simple process for revision. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Writing to No One | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:12:35 | |
Do you ever worry your book might be boring? It might--if you make some of the common mistakes new authors make. But in this episode, I'll tell you how to avoid writing a boring book and write a book that will engage your readers instead. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Get Feedback on Your Writing | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:14:09 | |
How do you know if you book is any good? Listen in to discover how to get constructive feedback on your book before or after you finish writing your manuscript. This week, I'm sharing how you can get feedback from the right people, decide what feedback to keep and what to feedback to ignore, and make the most of it. Find out how to use constructive feedback to make your book the best it can be. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| When the Words Won't Come | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:15:10 | |
Have you ever sat down to write and found yourself completely stuck? If so, you're not alone. Every writer has those moments. But if you want to write at any given time, you can. There are some specific, proven tools you can use when you sit down with your fingers on the keyboard or your pen in your hand and can't seem to get the words to come. You can tame all those thoughts running through your head and get focused on your writing. In this episode, you'll discover how to get past the mental chaos or what might seem like a lack of ideas and get writing so you can finish your book. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Write Your Book Faster with Writing Dates | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:11:32 | |
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.
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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Self-Publishing Scams and Unfair Practices | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:14:29 | |
Self-publishing and traditional publishing are completely different processes. When you self-publish, you're responsible for your book from your great idea to your published and marketed finished product. But a reputable publishing services company can help you with book design, interior layout, registering your book, and more. The problem: some self-publishing companies aren't so reputable. Find out how to spot scams and unfair practices in the publishing industry. Look for these red flags and avoid them. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 6 Ways to Hit Your Writing Goals | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:13:16 | |
Writing your book is a big goal, and the only way to get there is to hit lots of small goals along the way. Join me as I share six ways you can achieve your writing goals--day after day, week after week--until you finally become an author. It's completely possible for you and you don't have to do it alone. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to End Your Book | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:12:26 | |
Readers who stick with you through a whole book deserve a satisfying ending. It doesn't matter if you're writing a memoir, how-to book, personal development book, or some other genre. There are specific elements your readers want from your ending. And you can easily give your readers what they want when you know what it is. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Stolen Work and Your Book | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:16:54 | |
In all likelihood, you would never intentionally plagiarize someone else's work. Most authors wouldn't rip off anyone else's work. But there are a few common mistakes new authors make that can lead to you unintentionally stealing someone else's work. It happens more often than you might think, but it doesn't have to happen to you. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Take a Stand with Your Book | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:12:04 | |
Your book can position you as a thought leader, an expert, or both, but which one do you want to be? 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Writing and Publishing Children's Books | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:24:43 | |
Children's book author, Amanda Lynch, discusses why she chose self-publishing and the reasons why her books are selling well. Amanda has found a new way to pursue her purpose of serving children in marginalized communities with children's books that entertain, comfort, and teach children mindfulness strategies all at the same time. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Black Books Matter | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:11:31 | |
For every black person who feels called to write a book, now is the time to do it. Black books make a difference to black people and to the country at large. They shine a light on black excellence, the black experience in all its diversity, and black knowledge. We have a privilege of living in a time when we no longer need the permission of a publisher to write our books and get them in the hands of readers. Write your book. Tell your story. Share your knowledge. Own your part of history. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Publish Your Book | 27 May 2020 | 00:19:35 | |
Once you've written your book, what's next? If you're like most authors, you'll self-publish. The process has several steps, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of professionals who can help you along the way, no matter what your budget looks like. In this episode, you'll get a clear view of self-publishing and what it takes to hold your published book in your hands. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Write Bigger | 20 May 2020 | 00:13:24 | |
If you want to write a book that positions you as an expert and really makes a difference for your readers, you might need to write bigger. Your best book idea can be made even better when you connect it to bigger events and concepts. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| When to Take a Break from Writing Your Book | 13 May 2020 | 00:14:50 | |
You know you need to write consistently if you want to finish a book. But when should you take a step back from the work? Discover when you should take a break from writing and how to know if you've stopped writing for the right reasons. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 3 Big Reasons Not to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Book | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:13:12 | |
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 process. https://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Avoid Common Pitfalls in Writing Your Story | 06 May 2020 | 00:17:51 | |
Whether you're writing your memoir, a how-to book, or other expert nonfiction, you need to tell your own story incredibly well. Avoid these common mistakes new authors often make when telling their stories. Hook your readers and make them want more. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 6 More Ways to Write Better | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:16:48 | |
Anyone can learn to write better, and it doesn't have to be hard. Use these tips to improve your writing and engage your readers more. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Write Better | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:15:41 | |
Have you ever read something you've written and wished it was better? Luckily, writing is a skill you can develop. If you writing is just okay, it can be good. If your writing is good, it can be great. And if your writing is already great, it can be phenomenal. You just need to know what to look for to make your writing more coherent and engaging. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Writing Your Book Is an Act of Leadership | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:12:22 | |
Authors are leaders, and now is the very best time to step up as a leader in your field by writing your book. Leaders take a stand. Leaders provide clarity and direction for their followers. Leaders do what other people won’t. You can do all of this and more when you when you write a great book. In this episode, you'll discover how. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Write the First Draft of Your Book | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:17:28 | |
Sitting down to write your book can be intimidating, especially if you're a first-time author. But you don't have to struggle to write the perfect book. You don't even have to worry about making it good--not just yet. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Never Tell a Boring Story in Your Book | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:13:05 | |
Great stories will hook your readers and make them feel closer to you, the author. Luckily, engaging storytelling is easy when you know the elements every good story needs. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Writing and Selling Books During a Crisis | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:11:39 | |
Does it seem inappropriate to sell books during a crisis? Does it seem too hard to write? Now is a perfect time to write your new book or sell the one you've already published. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Elevate Your Nonfiction Book with Story | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:17:55 | |
How do you make your book stand out in a crowded market? One of the best ways is to fill it with relevant stories. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| What to Put in Your Memoir and What to Leave Out | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:18:11 | |
Your memoir isn't an autobiography and doesn't need to tell your life story. So what should it include? Do you have to share all your deep, dark secrets? Can you talk about other people in your memoir? And should you? 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Write Through Stress, Fear & Uncertainty | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:16:39 | |
It can be hard to focus on writing a book when you're under stress or dealing with anxiety caused by a crisis. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Writing a Book to Create Real Social Change | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:37:16 | |
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. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How Much to Include in Your How-to Book | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:15:37 | |
When you're writing a how-to book, how much of your process should you share with your readers? 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| How to Outline Your Nonfiction Book -- Even When You Hate Outlining | 04 Mar 2020 | 00:20:59 | |
Can you write a book without an outline? Sure. But you'll probably regret it.
For more writing tips, follow me on IG @candiceldavis. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| To Outline or Not to Outline Your Non-fiction Book | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:18:44 | |
How long have you been trying to write your memoir, how-to, or other nonfiction book? Do you wish the process was easier? Would you like to write your book faster and with less stress? 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Decide What Kind of Book to Write to Grow Your Business, Get Visibility, or Spread Your Message | 19 Feb 2020 | 00:17:26 | |
If you're a coach, speaker, or business owner, you probably understand how writing a book can help you grow your business.
So how do you know which one to choose? 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Your One Perfect Reader and Why You Need to Know Her Well | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:15:25 | |
Here's a question for you: Who wants to read that book you’re working so hard to write? That’s a question you need to answer, and the sooner you figure it out the better off you’ll be. If you think you’re writing a book everyone will want to read, think again. A book for “everyone” will either be bland and boring—and not really for anyone—or it will end up a jumbled mess. The good news is that identifying the one person who’s already looking for what you’re writing will make it easier for you to write, publish, and market your book. Follow the steps in this episode to identify and embrace your one perfect reader. Focus on her (or him) and save yourself a lot of wasted effort. And don’t worry. In this episode, you’ll also discover why your pool of readers only gets bigger when you niche it down. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| The Only Good Reason to Write a Book | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:18:37 | |
Have people in your life discouraged you from becoming or author? Or maybe people are always telling you that you should write a book. The choice is ultimately yours, of course, but in my experience, there’s only one good reason to write a book. You can write your book to grow your business, to build a platform as a coach, speaker, or expert. You can become an author to stretch your creative muscle or just to prove that you’ve got what it takes to get thousands of words on the page. You can write a book to create an income stream or to get famous. All those reasons are legitimate. But there’s really only one good reason to write a book. In this episode, you’ll find out the only good reason to spend weeks or months of your life writing your book. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| The First Thing You Need to Write a Great Book | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:18:15 | |
Have you tried and failed to write the book you dream about writing? Writing a book is a great way to tell your story, share your knowledge, and demonstrate your expertise. But you can only do that when you actually get the book written. In this premiere episode of Nothing but the Words, you’ll discover what one ghostwriter and author coach learned over the course of writing nearly twenty books for clients and coaching dozens of clients to write their own. It doesn’t matter if you’ve struggled for years to become an author or if you just decided today that you might want to publish a book. With this one element the process becomes much easier. Learn what it is and how to get it. And finally get your book out to the world. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| When and How to Get a Foreword for Your Book | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:11:09 | |
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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 3 Ways Coaches and Consultants Know They're Ready to Write a Book | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:08:08 | |
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. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Keep Your Promise to Your Readers, ft. Rachel Luna, author of "Permission to Offend" | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:48:02 | |
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. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 3 Ways to Write Your Book Faster (And Make It Better) | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:10:15 | |
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 how I can coach you to write your book with confidence and actually enjoy the process. https://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| Writing and Illustrating Children's Books, ft. author Kimberly Wyman | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:34:05 | |
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 you can too. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 15 Prompts to Defeat Writer's Block and Finish Your Book | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:12:39 | |
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. 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:44:58 | |
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.
Grab Nadine's free gift, Two Powerful Ways to Plan Your Marketing: nadinemullings.com/power 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://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||