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Nothing but the Words

Nothing but the Words

Hosted by Candice L Davis, Your Book Coach

Episodes

151

Latest episode

Nov 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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November 12, 2026Episode 15213 min

152. Raise Your Standard for Your Book

Have you ever read a bestseller and wondered what all the fuss was about? Sometimes bad books win, and usually, it's because they have an incredible marketing budget behind them. If you don't have six figures to throw behind your book promotion, you can still get your book into the hands of the right readers. And that starts with raising the standard for the book you'll write and publish. Dive into this episode and find out what that entails. Mentioned in this episode: Get the pre-holiday deal on my January 2027 workshop. DM me on Instagram @candiceldavis to be added to the waitlist and be among the first to know about it. 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.

November 5, 2026Episode 1519 min

151. If You Feel Like Giving Up on Writing a Book

Realizing you haven't written your book, and yet another year has passed, can feel like a huge failure. In fact, it can make you want to give up on the whole idea of becoming an author. But before you quit, listen and find out how you can get over your "failure" and create a reliable plan to write your book in 2027. You can do this. Get my framework for laying a solid foundation for your book at the link below. 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 29, 2026Episode 15014 min

150. Why Book Lovers Struggle to Write Books

If you're passionate about books but struggle to write your own, you're in good company. For book lovers, the writer's block can feel real as you compare your writing to your favorite books. But you don't have to stay stuck. Use these strategies to make your love of books turn you into a better author. Mentioned in this episode: Complimentary consultation with Candice L. Davis, book coach and peak-performance coach to creatives 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 22, 2026Episode 14910 min

149. A Strategic Plan to Get Unstuck & Write Your Book

Are you stuck in the start-stop cycle of writing your book? Or maybe having trouble even getting started? You're not the only one, but you don't have to stay stuck. If you're struggling to write your book, there might be something deeper going on than just being too busy. Your answers to these 5 questions will help you figure out what that is and create a strategic plan to get past it so you can write. Mentioned in this episode: For daily writing tips and inspiration, 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.

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.

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