Nothing but the Words

There's nothing quite like the feeling of writing when you're totally inspired and the words just seem to flow. That's every writer's dream. But what happens when it's time to write your book, and you feel uninspired? In this episode, discover the truth about writing from a place of inspiration and get specific steps to  take when you can't quite get to that place. Fo...

There's more than one way to write your book. Trying to fit your writing into someone else's schedule and process can make writing your book seem impossible. You need to write your way. Answer the three questions in this episode to understand your unique writing personality and make writing a book a lot less stressful. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candic...

Do you ever question whether or not you have the creativity to write a whole book? Our culture is rife with myths about creativity and who's lucky enough to have it. There seems to be some kind of secret club of people gifted with the creativity to become artists, inventors, and authors. In this episode, discover the truth about creativity and writing and what it means for you as an aspiring...

Even if you're writing your very first book, you bring experience to the process. You have experience as a reader.  Over the years, you've absorbed a lot of what makes some books work and what causes others to fall short. That's why your instinct as a reader will often give you a little nudge when you need to revise something in your manuscript. In this episode, discover why you sho...

Everyone's pushing you to finish strong with your goals at the end of the year, and that includes your book. It can feel like a lot of pressure, and if you're not careful, it can make you feel like a failure. In this episode, discover two ways to finish strong with your book, even if you haven't started writing it yet. No stress required. For more writing tips, follow me on Instagra...

Do your readers speak your language? By the time they finish reading your book, they will. In this episode, discover how creating a unique vocabulary can help your readers get more value from your book and help your book stand out in the marketplace. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis. https://www.instagram.com/candiceldavis/ Click here to schedule a call...

Have you ever looked at a book cover that made you absolutely sure you didn't want the book? Maybe you didn't know why, but you knew the book wasn't for you. Sometimes, a bad book cover can cause readers to miss out on a great book. Easily avoid these book-cover mistakes, follow a few best practices, and win your readers over with your beautiful book cover. For more writing tips and...

Great writers study and practice writing for many years to get that good. So how can you write a great book the first time around? It's not as hard as some people want you to think. (You don't have to be miserable writing your book!) In this episode, discover two simple ways to borrow someone else's experience and wisdom to write a phenomenal, life-changing, successful book. For mor...

It seems like everyone around you is finishing their books, and you're still trying to figure out how to get yours written. You're not alone. In fact, most people who want to write a book never will. But you can be one of the elite few who accomplish this goal. In this episode, discover 5 action steps to set and achieve your writing goals and finally finish writing your book. For more wr...

How confident are you in  your ability to write a phenomenal book that does what you want it to do in the world? If you're like most authors, a lack of confidence can show up at any time and stop you from writing. When you increase your self-confidence, you increase your trust in your ability to finish writing your book and get it out into the world. In this episode, I show you an easy way to...

Every great book deserves a great introduction to the world.  In this episode, we'll cover 10 lessons from a successful book launch party. Don't underestimate the value of this event. While it can and should be lots of fun, it can also play a key role in your book marketing. Listen to find out how. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis. https://www....

It can be intimidating to write a book when some super author seems to already dominate the category. In this episode, discover why another book's success in your category can actually make it easier for you to write and sell your book. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis . https://www.instagram.com/candiceldavis/ Click here to schedule a call with me...

The biggest reason most people who want to write a book never do: they quit every time it feels hard . In this episode, I share a simple change in your thinking that can help you get through those moments and keep writing. This strategy is essential to actually finishing your book. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis . https://www.instagram.com/candiceldavi...

As you probably know, wanting to write a book and actually feeling ready to write it aren't the same thing. In this episode, I share the clear signs you're ready to write your book--and how to get ready if you're not.  Listen to discover what successful authors know about getting started and seeing your book through to the end. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Ins...

Sometimes the hard part of writing your book is reliving your painful stories. If you're writing a memoir,  you'll likely have to write about some difficult moments. Even if you're writing a personal development, professional development, or subject-matter expert book,  you may have to address painful subjects. In this episode, discover how to write about those hard things in the  b...

Self-publishing is a fantastic option for most new authors. But there are some crucial lessons all authors can learn from the world of traditional publishing. In this episode, discover what my traditionally published clients know that can help you write a world-class book and self-publish more successfully. For more writing tops and inspiration, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ca...

Every year, thousands of authors write a book, publish it, and do absolutely nothing with it.  That doesn't have to happen to you. In this episode, discover why you  need  to craft a vision for your book, and how to create one that's unique to you and your purpose in the world. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candiceldavis/ Click h...

Your teachers meant well when they taught you the rules of formal academic writing. But many of those rules don't apply when it comes to writing your book. In fact, following them can make your book dry and boring. In this episode, you'll discover four writing habits you can leave behind to make your book more accessible and enjoyable to read. For more writing tips and inspirations, foll...

You want to write a book, but sometimes, you feel like you just can't do it. The doubts creep in and you start to wonder if your book can possibly be good enough. Is your writing strong enough? Are there already too many books like this? What if no one buys it? Every author has doubts. In this episode, discover a proven tool to coach yourself through them and get back to writing. For more wri...

Everyone who wants to write a great book, should go for it. And you should do it knowing you're creating value for your readers. In this episode, you'll discover the 3 types of books that can make readers question your expertise, your credibility, and your integrity because they fall short on value. The first step to writing a world-class book is to avoid writing any one of these at all...

Writing a book is a significant investment of your time, energy, and knowledge. And you want some kind of return on that investment. But only you can decide what makes your book successful. What matters to you? How do you define success? In  this episode, you'll discover 7 ways to measure your book's success. Focus on the ones that align with your goals, and stop wasting time worrying ab...

If you don't catch your readers' attention on the first page of your book, in the first paragraph, you're in trouble. Luckily, grabbing them from the very beginning isn't hard to do with these 4 proven techniques to open your book with a hook. In this episode, I also correct and clarify a point I made in episode 65 about publishing hardcover books. For more writing tips and ins...

As a self-published author, you have more options available to you than ever. You can publish your book in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and/or audio versions. But do you need them all? And which are most important to your audience?  In this episode, discover what you need to consider when choosing the formats for your book. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @candiceldav...

Not everyone feels called to write a memoir, but if you do, it's perfectly normal to wonder whether or not you have enough of a story for a whole book. (Hint: everyone does if you know how to find it.) In this episode, we explore what a memoir is and what it isn't. Then we dive into 5 questions to ask before you decide to write a memoir. These questions will help you get real about your...

Every author faces doubts along the way. But successful authors all have one thing in  common. They know how to commit to their book and keep coming back to it until it's done--in spite of the doubts. In this episode, you'll discover 3 simple tools you can use to commit to your book, finish writing it, and get it out to the world. For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on Insta...