Everyone who wants to write a great book, should go for it. And you should do it knowing you're creating value for your readers. In this episode, you'll discover the 3 types of books that can make readers question your expertise, your credibility, and your integrity because they fall short on value. The first step to writing a world-class book is to avoid writing any one of these at all costs.

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Writing a book is a significant investment of your time, energy, and knowledge. And you want some kind of return on that investment. But only you can decide what makes your book successful. What matters to you? How do you define success? In  this episode, you'll discover 7 ways to measure your book's success. Focus on the ones that align with your goals, and stop wasting time worrying about the rest.

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If you don't catch your readers' attention on the first page of your book, in the first paragraph, you're in trouble. Luckily, grabbing them from the very beginning isn't hard to do with these 4 proven techniques to open your book with a hook.

In this episode, I also correct and clarify a point I made in episode 65 about publishing hardcover books.

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As a self-published author, you have more options available to you than ever. You can publish your book in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and/or audio versions. But do you need them all? And which are most important to your audience?  In this episode, discover what you need to consider when choosing the formats for your book.

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Not everyone feels called to write a memoir, but if you do, it's perfectly normal to wonder whether or not you have enough of a story for a whole book. (Hint: everyone does if you know how to find it.)

In this episode, we explore what a memoir is and what it isn't. Then we dive into 5 questions to ask before you decide to write a memoir. These questions will help you get real about your desire to tell your story in a book and go into the process with your eyes wide open.

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Every author faces doubts along the way. But successful authors all have one thing in  common. They know how to commit to their book and keep coming back to it until it's done--in spite of the doubts. In this episode, you'll discover 3 simple tools you can use to commit to your book, finish writing it, and get it out to the world.
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Who are your favorite authors? And what do you love about their books? It can be dangerous--even paralyzing--to compare your book to theirs. But there's also power in comparison. In this episode, discover when and how you should compare your book so you're left inspired and excited to write and publish the book only you can write.

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Telling a story is more than just writing down the facts. In this episode, we explore how you can put the reader in the place you were in when your story (or the story you're writing about) happened. Use these tips to make your story come alive and keep your reader turning the pages of your book.

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Family, friends, job, business, social life! You have so much on your plate. And sometimes, you're just too tired to write. Unfortunately, those are also the times when you might really need to write to meet a deadline or finish your book on time. In this episode, I share specific strategies to get back to writing--even when you're too tired to write.

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Does it really make a difference where you write you book? It absolutely does. In this episode, we dive into how you can create a space that supports your writing--even when it feels like there's no extra space in your home. A well-designed writing space will help you write faster, better, and more consistently. Take these elements into account, and set yourself up for success with your book. For more writing tips, follow me on IG @candiceldavis.

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