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Nothing but the Words

Nothing but the Words

Hosted by Candice L Davis, Your Book Coach

Episodes

147

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Thinking about writing a book? Find out exactly how successful authors write, publish, and sell books that make a difference for their readers and for the author's business, platform, or career. Whether you choose self-publishing or go after a traditional book deal, these are the steps and strategies you need to know. Your host, former PEN Emerging Voices fellow, award-winning writer, copy editor and developmental editor, and ghostwriter of more than 30 books, Candice L. Davis, is also a certified coach who has coached dozens of clients to become authors. They include self-published authors and authors published with HarperOne, HarperCollins Leadership, Broadleaf Books, and Penguin. Her clients have used their books to command higher fees, attract clients and win contracts, and land appearances on Today, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, as well as on local news shows, on Top 100 podcasts, and in national magazines. Expect proven writing tips, insider publishing insights, and advice and inspiration to get past writer's block and keep writing to "The End" so you can write and publish a book that gets real results for your readers and for you. Whether you want more clients and customers, bigger contracts, opportunities to share your message from bigger stages, or simply to write a nonfiction book that helps people, this is podcast is for you. If you’re ready to write a memoir, personal development book, professional development book, self-help, or narrative nonfiction . . . and you want that book to make a positive impact for your readers and your community . . . Welcome to the podcast that shows you the deep value you can get only from writing a book. Hit follow and let’s go. Popular Guests Include: authors Rachel Luna, Jessica Bantom, Miriam Schulman, and more. Popular Episode Topics Include: Writers' Retreats, Writing & Publishing Children's Books, How to Write Better, The Only Good Reason to Write a Book, and Why Writing a Book Feels Hard & What to Do about It.

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October 15, 2026Episode 14815 min

Create Your Author AI Policy

Now more than ever, the book you're writing needs all the protection it can get, and this includes deciding how AI will impact or influence it. While we can't control the tech industry, your own AI policy can provide a first line of defense for your copyright and your bank account. Take the steps to protect your book before it’s written. Decide on your own policy for how AI will and will not be used as you write and publish your book. I'd love to hear what guidelines you choose for your Author AI Policy. DM me on instagram @candiceldavis, and let me know what you decide. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

October 8, 2026Episode 14714 min

147. Tame Your Inner Critic & Write Your Book

Don't let your thoughts stand in the way of writing your book. If you're procrastinating or overwriting, your Inner Critic might be to blame, but you can do something about that. Writing a book is still one of the very best ways to share your story in a lasting way, position yourself as an expert and thought leader, and/or tell the other stories only you can tell. Use these strategies to get your inner critic to chill out long enough for you to write. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

October 1, 2026Episode 14614 min

146. Write a Memoir to Position Yourself as an Expert

I was wrong. I used to tell people writing a memoir to position yourself as an expert was a waste of time. In some cases, this is still true, but if you know how to position the book and what to include in it, writing your memoir can make you the authority in your niche as well as, or better than, any other kind of book . If you're certain you want to tell your story in a memoir, and you also want your book to help you grow your platform or your business, it can be done. In this episode, I give you the specific steps you can take to make sure your memoir positions you as an authority. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

September 24, 2026Episode 14511 min

145. How & Why to Shamelessly Ask for Book Reviews

Book reviews can feel scary, but they're also incredibly powerful. When a reader takes time to leave a rating and their opinion about your book, they're helping you much more than they know. Even less-than-stellar reviews can help you sell more books. We're breaking down why book reviews matter so much and how you can get more of them, even before you publish your book. Don't let fear stop you from making the most of this part of the modern book-selling system. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

September 17, 2026Episode 14415 min

144. 5 Easy Ways to Tap into Your Hidden Creativity & Write Your Book

In this episode, I give you 5 strategies you can apply right now to get more creative and write your book. Writing a book of any kind requires creativity. And you are smarter and more creative than you think you are. If you don’t think of yourself as a creative person or you wonder if you’re creative enough to write a book , you need to know that you have a well of untapped creativity. You just need to learn how to access it. For more writing tips and inspiration to keep writing until your book is done, follow me on Instagram@CandiceLDavis. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

September 10, 2026Episode 14317 min

143. Terrible Writing Advice You Should Ignore

Following terrible writing advice can keep you you from ever writing and publishing your book. Bad writing advice is everywhere. But you don’t have to fall victim to it. Discover 6 popular but destructive pieces of writing advice you should absolutely ignore. It doesn't matter if you're writing fiction or nonfiction, for children, teens, or adults. Don't let this bad advice get you off track. Learn how you can sort through it all and decide what works for you. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

September 3, 2026Episode 14219 min

142. "I'm not a writer." How to Beat Self-Doubt & Write Your Book

If you ever have thoughts like “I’m not a good writer,” or “I suck at writing,” or “I’ll never write well enough to finish this book,” you need to grab hold of those and thoughts work with them, not against them. Here’s how you conquer that self-doubt. No unbelievable affirmations required. Mentioned in this episode: The Writing Spot: The new cohort of my online, small-group co-writing community starts September 9, 2026. Click here to join us and get the support you need to write past the doubts. From Best-Kept Secret to Center Stage : My free private podcast tells you everything you need to write a book that positions you as a true expert. Click here for immediate access. Living Past Your Pain to Live Your Dreams , by Pennae Akpuru Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

August 27, 2026Episode 14113 min

141. 5 Must-Have Stories to Build Your Authority in Your Book

Giving your readers facts, figures, and frameworks, just isn't enough. When you’re writing personal development or professional development, self-help or how-to, your readers want more. Telling the right stories, will keep them reading and quickly position you as the expert (and a real human) in their minds. In this episode, I give you 5 types of stories you should include if you want to write a book readers will recommend. Discover how to use storytelling to engage readers and position yourself as a trusted authority they can connect with. Hit play. And let's go. Mentioned in This Episode I include examples of highly effective stories from these books: The Way of Excellence , Brad Stulberg Never Wear Red Lipstick , Karmetria D. Burton, PhD (client) Redefine Wealth for Yourself , Patrice C. Washington (client) Artpreneneur , Miriam Schulman (client) The One Thing , Gary Keller & Jay Papasan Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

August 20, 2026Episode 14016 min

140. 3 Ways to Separate Your (Nonfiction) Book from AI Slop

Many nonfiction authors worry their book will get lost in all the AI books swamping Amazon and other booksellers. But the number of books published isn't the problem. Not knowing how to position yours is. In this episode, I break down 3 specific strategies you can use to make sure the book you write finds the right readers and gets the results you desire. The solution starts long before you get to marketing. It starts as you plan, structure, and write your book. Mentioned in this episode: The SPARK Writing framework. Click here to access it in episode # 2 of my private podcast. Schedule a consultation call to discuss book coaching with Candice. Find out about The Aligned Authors Writers' Workshop + Mastermind . Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

August 13, 2026Episode 13911 min

139. Why Aligned Authors Succeed Where Others Fail

Create alignment in these three areas, and you're much closer to writing and publishing a book that helps you achieve your goals. Whether you're writing personal development (self-help), professional development, memoir, or other nonfiction, you'll need to shift some things in your work and life to make it happen. Follow these simple steps to ensure you write the right book on a timeline that works best for you. In this episode, I also talk about your One Perfect Reader. Find out more about that concept in episode #3 of this podcast. Want to go deeper into what it takes to write a successful nonfiction book? Click here to access my free private podcast, and discover my proven framework .

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