Nothing but the Words

Your teachers meant well when they taught you the rules of formal academic writing. But many of those rules don't apply when it comes to writing your book. In fact, following them can make your book dry and boring. In this episode, you'll discover four writing habits you can leave behind to make your book more accessible and enjoyable to read.

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You want to write a book, but sometimes, you feel like you just can't do it. The doubts creep in and you start to wonder if your book can possibly be good enough. Is your writing strong enough? Are there already too many books like this? What if no one buys it? Every author has doubts. In this episode, discover a proven tool to coach yourself through them and get back to writing.

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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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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.

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.

Wondering if you have enough story for a memoir? Follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis and DM me to talk 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.

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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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.

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.

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.