Nothing but the Words (Candice L Davis, Your Book Coach)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Find Your Writing Superpower | 00:07:43 | |
Writing a book can feel like a struggle, especially when you're convinced you're not good at it. The good news: Everyone who wants to write a book has a writing superpower. You just have to uncover and make the most of yours. In this episode, find out what your writing superpower might be and how it can help you write your world-class 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 | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | Are You Really Ready to Write Your Book? | 00:09:09 | |
You can have the best book idea in the world. You can have a fantastic outline and plenty of time to write--and you can still not quite be ready to write your book. In this episode, discover four signs that you're not ready to write and learn exactly how to get over those obstacles, get ready, and start writing. 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 | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | Get More Eyes on Your Book | 00:11:35 | |
Discover 6 simple ways to attract more readers before and after you launch your book. Your book launch is important--and it's just one small moment in the lifespan of your book. With these strategies, you'll get more eyes on your book and make the most of the time, energy, and creativity you've invested in writing 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 | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Get More Eyes on Your Book - Part 2 | 00:09:34 | |
Promoting your book is a long game--at least it should be. You can start marketing your book well before it's published. But even if you didn't, it's never too late to start, and you can keep telling people about your book for months and even years to come. Listen to discover 6 more ways to attract readers for your book. You don't have to use them all, but the ones you choose to use can make a huge difference in your book sales. 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 | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | The Courage to Write Your Book | 00:08:35 | |
You can do all the prepping and planning, but sitting down to write your book can still be scary. It doesn't matter if you're writing a novel, a memoir, or a personal or professional development book. No matter what kind of book you're writing, fear can stop you from getting it done. In this episode, discover how to muster the courage to write your book in spite of the fear. 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 | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | Build Your Feedback Resilience | 00:10:28 | |
What do you do when someone criticizes your writing? How do you react when someone says your idea for a book isn't that great or when someone leaves you a negative review on Amazon? When you have a high level of feedback resilience, none of those circumstances can knock you off your game. In this episode, discover how to develop your feedback resilience so you can write any book your heart desires without unnecessary stress or angst. 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 | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Writing Through Your Anger | 00:08:26 | |
If you're like most humans, you get angry when you or someone you care about is mistreated. You get angry about the injustices in the world. You get angry for valid reasons, and some of the topics that raise your blood pressure will be relevant to your book. In this episode, you'll discover why it's perfectly acceptable and sometimes necessary to write about your anger and how to do it effectively. 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 | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Success Leaves Clues | 00:08:40 | |
In the first of a 3-part series, What Successful Authors Know, you'll discover a foundation of good book writing that too many aspiring authors resist. While many new writers fight against it, most bestselling authors employ frameworks to write their books. The good news: frameworks don't lock you in. They're actually the key to unleashing your creativity. Listen to find out why. 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 | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Accept It or Reject It | 00:09:44 | |
You know a great book when you read it. And you recognize books that, somehow, just don’t rise to the quality of anything you want to read or recommend. Because quality matters when you’re investing your money, time, and mental energy in the books you choose to read. In this episode, discover why it’s so important to turn the tables and produce a book that meets a standard you'll be proud of. 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 | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Who's in Your Corner | 00:10:35 | |
So many authors are introverts, but even the most introverted authors are best served when they stop trying to do it all alone. In this episode, discover why community is so important to authors and the different ways you can find or create your own writing community. 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 | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | 4 Ways to Live Your Purpose with Your Book | 00:10:35 | |
In this episode, discover what might be a new way to look at your life's purpose. (This perspective might take some of the pressure off you in your pursuit of purpose.) You'll also discover 4 ways your book can help you fulfill your purpose, however you define 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 | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Getting Blurbs for Your Book | 00:12:46 | |
Whether you publish with a traditional publisher or you take the indie route, marketing your book will mostly be your responsibility. Getting other prominent authors and experts to blurb your book can be an important part of your book-marketing plan. In this episode, get clear about what a book blurb is. And then discover how to get blurbs from the right people and how to put those blurbs to work selling 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 | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | 3 Steps to Make Time to Write in Your Busy Life | 00:14:28 | |
When you've talked about writing a book for months or even years, not getting it done can make you feel guilty, embarrassed, or like you've failed. Some experts will tell you that if you really wanted to write a book you'd make time to write. That could be true. But often, it's a little more complicated than that. In this episode, you'll learn 3 steps you can take to finally make time to write 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 | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | Dissect Your Book's Competition | 00:11:55 | |
Competition isn't quite the right word for other book's in your category or on a similar topic. After all, readers read. They buy multiple books on any given topic, so buying another author's book doesn't mean they won't also buy yours. In this episode, find out how you can find and dissect your book's "competition" at any point in the writing and publishing process to write, publish, and market your book more effectively. 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 | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | The Real Benefit of Your Book | 00:09:15 | |
If you're worried about the impact your book might or might not have on your readers, put your worries aside. In this episode, you'll find out why your book is one of the greatest gifts you can give the world. It doesn't matter if you're writing a memoir, a novel, a how-to book, personal development, or any other kind of book. Capturing your ideas and knowledge on the page will transform your readers. Listen to find out how and why. 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 | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Write Your Book from a Place of Intention | 00:08:26 | |
No matter what kind of book you're writing, it doesn't have to be a source of stress and angst. In fact, you can choose the kind of writing experience you want to have--at least, most of the time. In this episode, I share how I encourage my coaching clients to see and experience their writing time in a more helpful way. You can do it too. Listen to find out 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 | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | How Modesty Is Costing You Book Sales | 00:10:02 | |
If you're reluctant to talk about yourself and your achievements too often, you're not the only one. Most of us--especially those of us socialized as women--have been taught not to hog the spotlight. But here's the thing. If you want to reach more readers and sell more books, you're going to have to do some bragging. In this episode, discover what effective bragging looks like and why you should embrace 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 | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Protect Your Writing Capacity | 00:11:36 | |
Like every resource you have, your writing capacity has its (current) limits. The good news is you can protect and even expand your capacity to write. Why does this matter? Because your writing capacity determines how long it'll take you to write your book and even whether you'll actually write it at all. In this episode, discover four simple ways you can protect and nurture your writing capacity. 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 | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Ask for Help to Make Your Book a Success | 00:11:14 | |
If you don't feel comfortable asking for help, you're not the only one. But there are people in your life who would love to help you make your book a success. They just have no idea how to do 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 | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | Are You Investing in or Sacrificing for Your Book? | 00:10:53 | |
If writing a book required nothing of you, everyone would do it. (Well, not everyone, but lots more people.) Your book demands certain things of you, of course. But are you making sacrifices for your book or making investments 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 | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | How to Know When You're Finished Writing Your Book | 00:12:26 | |
Picture it. You've been writing away for months. (Even if you're just getting started on your book, imagine this moment.) You feel like you're done writing, but . . . you also feel like you could possibly make your manuscript better. What to do? What to do?! In this episode, you'll discover 6 ways to know when you're actually done writing and ready to send your baby off to the editor. 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 | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | How Writing a Book Fits into Your Empire | 00:10:21 | |
Writing a book can feel like an all-consuming task, so much so that you start to forget where it fits into your larger purpose. Finally writing your book is still the *best* way to position yourself as the expert in your industry. And in this episode, you'll discover how to take a holistic look at your message, your business, and your purpose and see where your book fits into it all. 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 | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | The Secret to Writing Your Book This Year | 00:11:47 | |
As we start a new year, you may have some regret about not finishing (or starting!) your book last year. But you can make this the year you write your book. In this episode, discover my simple 4-step process to get past blocks, doubts, and excuses and finally write 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 | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | 6 Ways to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Book | 00:12:49 | |
There's nothing worse than buying a book only to find it's a huge disappointment. Your readers deserve better, and as an author, you deserve to write and publish a book you're proud of. Luckily there are simple ways to make sure you write a book that delights your readers, so they tell their friends about it, leave you great reviews, and can't wait to buy your next book or whatever you're offering. Listen in to discover simple ways to make your readers fall in love with 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 | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | 4 Ways to Make Sure You Don't Give Up on Writing Your Book | 00:11:06 | |
Don't give up on your book! Writing a book is like any other goal that takes more than a few days to accomplish. It's really easy to slowly give up on it. This week, you only write on three of your planned days. Next week, you only write on one day. And before you know it, your goal of writing a book has died a quiet death. That doesn't have to happen to you. Use these 4 strategies to keep writing to the end. 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 | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | What It’s Really Like to Have a Traditional Book Deal, featuring Miriam Schulman, Author of "Artpreneur" | 00:30:48 | |
Have you ever thought about pursuing a traditional book deal? Does the idea excite you, and maybe scare you just a little? In this episode, Miriam Schulman, author of "Artpreneur," shares the pros and cons of her experience publishing with one of the BIg 5 publishers. Discover how her work with a book coach helped her through the process and her team made her book even better than she imagined it would 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 | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | When Writing Your Book Is Really All about You | 00:08:24 | |
It might sound selfish. It might go against everything you've been taught. But the truth is writing your book can't be all about your readers. Any project that requires this level of commitment has to also serve you. In this episode, discover why becoming more self-focused can help you write a better book and write it faster. 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 | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | The Real Reason People Trust Your Expertise After You Write a Book | 00:08:52 | |
Why do you trust the person who wrote a book on a topic to know what they're talking about? Why do you see authors as experts? Probably for the same reasons everyone else does. 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 | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | 15 Prompts to Defeat Writer's Block and Finish Your Book | 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 | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Writing and Illustrating Children's Books, ft. author Kimberly Wyman | 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 | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | 3 Ways to Write Your Book Faster (And Make It Better) | 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 | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Keep Your Promise to Your Readers, ft. Rachel Luna, author of "Permission to Offend" | 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 | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | 3 Ways Coaches and Consultants Know They're Ready to Write a Book | 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 | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | When and How to Get a Foreword for Your Book | 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 | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | Writing a Book to Create Real Social Change | 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 | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | 3 Big Reasons Not to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Book | 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 | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Write Your Book Faster with Writing Dates | 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 | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Why Writing a Book Feels Too Hard & How to Change That | 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 | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Increase Your Impact and Income Beyond Your Book, ft. Parchelle Tashi | 00:44:43 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | The Successful Author's Secret Weapon | 00:10:02 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | 4 Unexpected Early Benefits of Outlining Your Book | 00:11:32 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 07 Sep 2023 | Lean In to Your Strengths to Write a Better Book | 00:12:29 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Book Envy: Make It Work for You | 00:11:11 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Why I Really Want You to Write Your Book in 2024 | 00:14:37 | |
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 with confidence and actually enjoy the process. https://calendly.com/candiceldavis/30min | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | How to Keep Writing This Summer & Why You Should | 00:10:55 | |
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.) 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 Jul 2024 | The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert | 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 | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | How to Write Your Business Memoir, ft. Anita Henderson, author of "Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur" | 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 | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | 4 Reasons Successful Authors Go on Writer's Retreats & You Should Too | 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 | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | The First Thing You Need to Write a Great Book | 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 | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | The Only Good Reason to Write a Book | 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 | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | Your One Perfect Reader and Why You Need to Know Her Well | 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 | |||
| 19 Feb 2020 | Decide What Kind of Book to Write to Grow Your Business, Get Visibility, or Spread Your Message | 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 | |||
| 26 Feb 2020 | To Outline or Not to Outline Your Non-fiction Book | 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 | |||
| 04 Mar 2020 | How to Outline Your Nonfiction Book -- Even When You Hate Outlining | 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 | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | How Much to Include in Your How-to Book | 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 | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | How to Write Through Stress, Fear & Uncertainty | 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 | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | What to Put in Your Memoir and What to Leave Out | 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 | |||
| 25 Mar 2020 | Elevate Your Nonfiction Book with Story | 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 | |||
| 01 Apr 2020 | Writing and Selling Books During a Crisis | 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 | |||
| 01 Apr 2020 | Never Tell a Boring Story in Your Book | 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 | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | How to Write the First Draft of Your Book | 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 | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | Writing Your Book Is an Act of Leadership | 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 | |||
| 22 Apr 2020 | How to Write Better | 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 | |||
| 29 Apr 2020 | 6 More Ways to Write Better | 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 | |||
| 06 May 2020 | Avoid Common Pitfalls in Writing Your Story | 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 | |||
| 13 May 2020 | When to Take a Break from Writing Your Book | 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 | |||
| 20 May 2020 | Write Bigger | 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 | |||
| 27 May 2020 | How to Publish Your Book | 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 | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | Black Books Matter | 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 | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Writing and Publishing Children's Books | 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 | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | Take a Stand with Your Book | 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 | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | Stolen Work and Your Book | 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 | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | How to End Your Book | 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 | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | 6 Ways to Hit Your Writing Goals | 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 | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Self-Publishing Scams and Unfair Practices | 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 | |||
| 22 Jul 2020 | When the Words Won't Come | 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 | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | Get Feedback on Your Writing | 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 | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | Writing to No One | 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 | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Write Better by Revising More | 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 | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | The Power of Author Coaching | 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 | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Write Your Flaws Too | 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 | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | Is Your Book Too Long? | 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 | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Dealing with Rejection | 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 | |||
| 16 Sep 2020 | How to Cut 30,000 Words from Your Book | 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 | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | To the People Who Said You Couldn't Write | 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 | |||
| 01 Oct 2020 | Blog Your Book the Right Way | 00:10:57 | |
If you're a consistent blogger--or you want to be--that content can do double duty for you. You can monetize your blog posts and use them to take your authority in your niche to the next level by blogging your book. Find out how to do it the right way, so you end up with a cohesive book that reads as so much more than a collection of blog posts. 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 | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | Writing in the Middle of Madness | 00:14:30 | |
Writing a book is easier said than done with so much going on in the world. Yet, many people are still getting it done. In this episode, I walk you through 6 of the most effective tools my author-coaching clients and I are using to write our books. 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 | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | Lessons from a Writer's Retreat | 00:13:06 | |
Even if you can't get away from it all to work on your book right now, you can apply these lessons from my writer's retreat. In this episode, I share what I learned from my week alone, working on my book. These tips will help you get focused, write consistently, and go deeper with your book whether you're writing on the beach or in your bed. 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 | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | Write Your Book Before It's Too Late | 00:11:12 | |
What if you never write the book you dream of writing? That would be a loss for you and for your readers, but it doesn't have to happen. You can write your book before it's too late. Get started now. In this episode, I share why today is the best day to write your book and how to begin on the road to becoming 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 | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | Write Like a Thought Leader | 00:16:41 | |
In this episode, discover how to write a book that will position you as a thought leader. Being an expert on your topic is a great start, but becoming a thought leader requires something more. Several of my clients have written books that separate them from the pack of experts in their fields, and 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 | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | How to Talk about Your Book | 00:11:35 | |
No matter how much of your time and effort you pour into your book, talking about it can be difficult. You don't want to seem salesy or self-centered. You don't want to give away too much too soon. You don't want to get it wrong. But it's important to talk about your book before you write it, while you're writing it, and after it's written. In this episode, I give you 3 simple ways to talk about your book without getting tongue-tied or feeling like you're making the conversation all about 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 | |||
| 01 Dec 2020 | Something Isn't Working | 00:13:27 | |
If you've been wanting to write a book for some time but you haven't, something isn't working. If you've started your book but, for whatever reason, you haven't finished writing it, something isn't working. In this episode I break down how to recognize when things have gotten off track with your book and how to decide what to do 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 | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | How Long Does It Take to Write a Book? | 00:14:16 | |
You're excited to get your book out to the world. And you probably want to know how long it should take you to write it. In this episode, find out what factors influence how long it takes to write your book. Go into this process with your eyes wide open, and plan your book launch without unreasonable pressure or impossible deadlines. 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 | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | Write Your Gift | 00:11:15 | |
If you're not sure you have the right book idea or you want to write a book but have no idea what to write about, turn to your gifts. You have a unique combination of gifts, given only to you. In this episode, you'll discover how to hone in on those gifts and choose one to write your book about. Don't keep it to yourself. Share your gift with the world 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 | |||
| 06 Jan 2021 | Your Next Chapter | 00:44:59 | |
In this interview with my coaching client Angela Raspass, author of "Your Next Chapter," you'll discover what it's really like to write and publish your first book. Angela shares how she got past writer's block, why she chose to work with an author coach, and how her book is setting her up for her own next chapter. 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 | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | How to Hire a Ghostwriter | 00:12:52 | |
Sometimes, the best way to get the job done is to hire someone else to do it. In this episode, I share exactly what to look for in a ghostwriter if you decide to hire someone to write your book. I also explain the difference between co-writers and ghostwriters, how much it costs to hire a ghostwriter, and where you can find a ghostwriter. 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 | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | The Truth about Self-Publishing | 00:10:19 | |
The business of self-publishing is booming. But there's also lots of misinformation about what it takes to successfully self-publish a book and what it says about authors who choose this route. In this episode, you'll discover five important truths about self-publishing that every author should know. 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 | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | 50. The Truth about Traditional Publishing | 00:11:40 | |
Self-publishing is the most accessible path for most new authors, but is it the best path for you? In this episode, I share 5 truths about traditional publishing to help you decide how to publish your book. Learn the basics of traditional publishing and why a big publisher isn't necessarily the best way to make the most of 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 | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | Secrets of the Best How-To Books | 00:12:23 | |
Writing a how-to book doesn't have to be difficult or boring. In this episode, I share 5 secrets from successful how-to books to help you make your book the best it can be. If you're sharing steps, processes, or strategies, don't miss these proven tips to write the best how-to book you possibly can. 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 | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | Story Mistakes You Should Never Make | 00:10:00 | |
Everyone loves a good story. But even the best stories can be ruined when you make one or more of these common writing mistakes. In this episode, we dive into 3 ways authors ruin a good story and how you can avoid them all. 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 | |||