Nothing but the Words

Hosted by Candice L Davis, Your Book Coach

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Aug 2024

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If you really want to write a book, make it better, and finish faster, this is the right place for you. You'll get practical tips, actionable strategies, inspiration, and motivation to finally write the book you feel called to write. Book Coach Candice L Davis shares her step-by-step processes to help you get your book out to the world by self-publishing or going the traditional publishing route. Whether you want to write your book to tell your story, grow your business, touch people's lives, or just to prove to yourself that you can, your Book Coach will show you how.

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August 15, 2024Episode 13716 min

4 Reasons Successful Authors Go on Writer's Retreats & You Should Too

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.)To find out more about my writing retreat for women writers, tap here or visit candiceldavis.com/retreat.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

August 7, 2024Episode 13648 min

How to Write Your Business Memoir, ft. Anita Henderson, author of "Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur"

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!Grab Anita's free resource to find out how you can become your own version of a minimalist entrepreneur. https://writeyourlife.net/minimalist/Connect with Anita on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitarhenderson/Follow Anita on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/anitatheauthorsmidwife/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

July 15, 2024Episode 13544 min

The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert

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.Marketing expert Nadine Mullings shares:How to follow your inner guidance to craft and follow an exceptional marketing plan.Why you need to focus on both online and offline marketingWhere most authors fall down in book promotionsAnd moreGrab Nadine's free gift, Two Powerful Ways to Plan Your Marketing: nadinemullings.com/powerWant more marketing info you can use?Connect with Nadine:Facebook: facebook.com/NadineMullingsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nadinemullings/Instagram: instagram.com/iamnadinemullings/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

June 17, 2024Episode 13410 min

How to Keep Writing This Summer & Why You Should

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.)I'll be writing all summer long, and so will my private coaching clients and the members of my group-coaching experience, Authors Ignited. If you're looking for support, guidance, and compassionate accountability, schedule a complimentary consultation call with me at CandiceLDavis.com/call. Let's talk about how I can help you write a book that matters.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

February 20, 2024Episode 13314 min

Why I Really Want You to Write Your Book in 2024

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

October 16, 2023Episode 13211 min

Book Envy: Make It Work for You

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.Join me, this week, for Write Your Book, a no-cost Open Q&A Call, and ask all your questions about writing and publishing your book and get started on your way to becoming an successful author. Register at https://candiceldavis.kartra.com/page/qanda2Click 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

September 7, 2023Episode 13112 min

Lean In to Your Strengths to Write a Better Book

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. Find out more about 30-Day private book coaching here: https://candiceldavis.com/30daysGet my free checklist, 7 Elements of a Transformative Memoir here: http://candiceldavis.com/memoirelementsClick 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

July 25, 2023Episode 13011 min

4 Unexpected Early Benefits of Outlining Your Book

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.Ready to craft a your outline for your nonfiction book?Join us in a live outlining workshop, The Successful Author's Secret Weapon.https://candiceldavis.kartra.com/page/secretweaponClick 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

July 5, 2023Episode 12910 min

The Successful Author's Secret Weapon

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.That may be hard to believe, but it's true. The big difference between those authors and you isn't intelligence, talent, or ability. The big difference is that they have a plan to bring their vision for their book to fruition. In this episode, discover how you can create your own blueprint for your book, use your writing time more efficiently, and finish your book faster.Ready to make writing your book a whole lot easier?Check out The Successful Author's Secret Weapon, a live workshop at https://candiceldavis.kartra.com/page/secretweapon.I'd love to see you there!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

June 22, 2023Episode 12844 min

Increase Your Impact and Income Beyond Your Book, ft. Parchelle Tashi

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. Parchelle also argues that while personal and professional development books are obvious choices for course creation, books in other genres are also on the table.Get Parchelle's free ebook: https://www.theauthorsleverage.com/ebookConnect with Parchelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parchelleClick 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