Nothing but the Words

Even if you can't get away from it all to work on your book right now, you can apply these lessons from my writer's retreat.  In this episode, I share what I learned from my week alone, working on my book. These tips will help you get focused, write consistently, and go deeper with your book whether you're writing on the beach or in your bed. 

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.

Writing a book is easier said than done with so much going on in the world. Yet, many people are still getting it done. In this episode, I walk you through 6 of the most effective tools my author-coaching clients and I are using to write our books.

You can't necessarily alter the circumstances swirling around you right now, but you can change how you handle them. You can write your book regardless of how crazy things seem. Use these tools and finally get your book written. We're doing it, and so can you.

For more writing tips and inspiration, follow me on IG @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.

If you're a consistent blogger--or you want to be--that content can do double duty for you. You can monetize your blog posts and use them to take your authority in your niche to the next level by blogging your book. Find out how to do it the right way, so you end up with a cohesive book that reads as so much more than a collection of blog posts.

For more writing tips and inspiration, connect with 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.

If you've ever questioned your ability to write a great book because of what someone else said, this episode is especially for you. Our brains want to protect us, so they take that kind of comment seriously. The C+ in English class, the nasty remark from a professor, or the well-meaning redirect of your creativity from your parents--all of it affects your confidence as a writer and your ability to become a successful author.

In this episode, I reveal why those comments have nothing to do with you and how you can get past them.

For more 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.

Most new authors worry they won't have enough to say. But it doesn't matter if you're writing your first book or you're an experienced author. You can still end up with a manuscript that's too long for the genre you're writing in.

If your manuscript turns out to be too long, that's totally fixable. In this episode, I walk you, step by step, through the process to shorten your manuscript--even when it hurts--and make your book the best it can be.

For more 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.

Rejection is a part of any creative process, and writing a book is no different. People will reject your book idea. They'll reject the possibility that you have what it takes to write a great book. And they'll reject your finished product, the book you've poured your heart into writing. How you deal with all this rejection will determine how successful you can be as an author. In this episode, I share how to best manage rejection and keep writing and publishing in spite of it.

For more writing tips and encouragement, follow me on IG @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.

A lot of new authors struggle to come up with enough content for their books. But at the other end of the spectrum are the authors who write way too much content for their books. In this episode, I share the minimum and maximum length for the major book genres. Find out if your book is long enough--or if you might need to do some cutting.

For more 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.

Painting yourself as a perfect person in your book is never the way to go. No one wants to read about the expert who never faced an obstacle. You don't have to tell all your business, but you can share your ups and downs, your mistakes and flaws, your failures and how you bounced back. In this episode, discover two questions to ask yourself to decide whether or not to include something that might make you look "bad" in your book.

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.

Have you ever wished you had someone to call when you get stuck writing your book? What about someone who can help you figure out how to finally get started writing? A great author coach can provide that essential help, and so much more, so you can write your book faster and better. You don't need to do this alone. In this episode, I share the details of why you might just want to work with an author coach.

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.

Crossing the finish line and finishing your manuscript is a huge accomplishment. But you're not done yet. Separate yourself from amateur authors by revising your way to a great book. In this episode, I tell you how to lower your standard for your first draft and raise your standard for your finished product with a simple process for revision.

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.