Nothing but the Words

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. Sharing authentic stories in your how-to book, memoir, personal or professional development book, or subject-matter expert book will separate your book from the crowd. And your readers will know, like, and trust your faster, wa...

Does it seem inappropriate to sell books during a crisis? Does it seem too hard to write? Those feelings are understandable. But on this episode, I share why writing your book is an act of leadership and selling your book is an active of service to others and to yourself -- especially in the midst of a crisis. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we're all faced with changes to daily life, shifts...

How do you make your book stand out in a crowded market? One of the best ways is to fill it with relevant stories. It doesn't matter if you're writing personal development, professional development, subject-expert, or other nonfiction book. The right stories will help your readers know, like, and trust you faster. In this episode, discover the elements your stories must have to be effect...

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? In this episode, I answer all those questions and more. Discover how to focus your memoir so it will appeal to readers, what you should include when you share your story, a...

It can be hard to focus on writing a book when you're under stress or dealing with anxiety caused by a crisis. But your readers are waiting for you on the other side of that crisis. Your author goals are waiting for you. As long as you're relatively safe and in reasonably good health, you can continue to write your book. The tools and tips in this episode will keep you writing during cha...

When you're writing a how-to book, how much of your process should you share with your readers? Many coaches, speakers, consultants and other experts worry about giving away too much in their books. They're afraid no one will buy their products and services if they share everything they know in a book. So how do you know where to draw the line? Becoming an author can position you as the...

Can you write a book without an outline? Sure. But you'll probably regret it. An outline is a project plan for writing your book. It tells you what to write and where to put it. It also reminds you of what you can leave out of your book. Outlining your memoir, how-to book, professional development book, or personal development book will make it so much easier to write. And your final result w...

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? In this episode, you'll weigh the pros and cons of outlining your non-fiction book. If you're writing a book to grow your business, share your message, tell your story, or get more visibility, you can&apos...

If you're a coach, speaker, or business owner, you probably understand how writing a book can help you grow your business. But what kind of book should you write? If you want to become an author to get more visibility, build credibility, create a new income stream, or lead people to your products and services, you have options. Typically, you'll want to write one of the following: memoir...

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 muscl...

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 th...

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 f...