Nothing but the Words

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Everyone will tell you AI can make your research easier. That's true, but AI-produced research can also cause major problems. Luckily, these problems are completely avoidable when you follow the 3 simple steps in this episode.

Don't let AI ruin your reputation as an author-expert. Take action to ensure artificial intelligence doesn't derail your book.

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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.

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