Whether you're writing your memoir, a how-to book, or other expert nonfiction, you need to tell your own story incredibly well. Avoid these common mistakes new authors often make when telling their stories. Hook your readers and make them want more.

In this episode, you'll discover what to do so you don't become a victim in your own story, what every story needs to leave the reader with, where to start your story, and more.

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Anyone can learn to write better, and it doesn't have to be hard. Use these tips to improve your writing and engage your readers more.

You probably already know more than you think you do about how to write well. But good writers know they should never stop sharpening their skills. If you want to write a phenomenal book, join the ranks of good writers. Keep learning simple ways to improve your writing and practice what you learn. Here are 6 easy strategies you can apply right away.

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Have you ever read something you've written and wished it was better? Luckily, writing is a skill you can develop. If you writing is just okay, it can be good. If your writing is good, it can be great. And if your writing is already great, it can be phenomenal. You just need to know what to look for to make your writing more coherent and engaging.

The best books have great content and are also written well. In this episode, discover 5 strategies you can apply to easily improve your writing.

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Authors are leaders, and now is the very best time to step up as a leader in your field by writing your book. 

Leaders take a stand.

Leaders provide clarity and direction for their followers.

Leaders do what other people won’t.

You can do all of this and more when you when you write a great book. In this episode, you'll discover how.

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Sitting down to write your book can be intimidating, especially if you're a first-time author. But you don't have to struggle to write the perfect book. You don't even have to worry about making it good--not just yet.

Don't waste time trying to write a great first draft. Discover how successful authors use bad first drafts to write phenomenal books and what to do if you get stuck.

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Great stories will hook your readers and make them feel closer to you, the author. Luckily, engaging storytelling is easy when you know the elements every good story needs.

Sharing authentic stories in your how-to book, memoir, personal or professional development book, or subject-matter expert book will separate your book from the crowd. And your readers will know, like, and trust your faster, want more from you, and be happy to recommend your book. Don't write your book without maximizing the benefits of good storytelling. 

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Does it seem inappropriate to sell books during a crisis? Does it seem too hard to write?

Those feelings are understandable. But on this episode, I share why writing your book is an act of leadership and selling your book is an active of service to others and to yourself -- especially in the midst of a crisis.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, we're all faced with changes to daily life, shifts in our routines, and challenges we've never before experienced. But for those of us lucky enough to be healthy and blessed enough to have our loved ones safe and well, this challenge has also created opportunities.

Now is a perfect time to write your new book or sell the one you've already published.

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How do you make your book stand out in a crowded market? One of the best ways is to fill it with relevant stories.

It doesn't matter if you're writing personal development, professional development, subject-expert, or other nonfiction book. The right stories will help your readers know, like, and trust you faster.

In this episode, discover the elements your stories must have to be effective.




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Your memoir isn't an autobiography and doesn't need to tell your life story. So what should it include? Do you have to share all your deep, dark secrets? Can you talk about other people in your memoir? And should you?

In this episode, I answer all those questions and more.

Discover how to focus your memoir so it will appeal to readers, what you should include when you share your story, and what you should absolutely leave out.

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It can be hard to focus on writing a book when you're under stress or dealing with anxiety caused by a crisis.

But your readers are waiting for you on the other side of that crisis.

Your author goals are waiting for you.

As long as you're relatively safe and in reasonably good health, you can continue to write your book.

The tools and tips in this episode will keep you writing during challenging times.

When the crisis has passed--and it eventually will--you'll be glad you didn't stop writing.

(This episode is being published during the Coronavirus crisis. But these tools will help you keep writing whenever obstacles come up in your life.)

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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