Nothing but the Words

About Nothing but the Words

Thinking about writing a book? Find out exactly how successful authors write, publish, and sell books that make a difference for their readers and for the author's business, platform, or career. Whether you choose self-publishing or go after a traditional book deal, these are the steps and strategies you need to know. Your host, former PEN Emerging Voices fellow, award-winning writer, copy editor and developmental editor, and ghostwriter of more than 30 books, Candice L. Davis, is also a certified coach who has coached dozens of clients to become authors. They include self-published authors and authors published with HarperOne, HarperCollins Leadership, Broadleaf Books, and Penguin. Her clients have used their books to command higher fees, attract clients and win contracts, and land appearances on Today, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, as well as on local news shows, on Top 100 podcasts, and in national magazines. Expect proven writing tips, insider publishing insights, and advice and inspiration to get past writer's block and keep writing to "The End" so you can write and publish a book that gets real results for your readers and for you. Whether you want more clients and customers, bigger contracts, opportunities to share your message from bigger stages, or simply to write a nonfiction book that helps people, this is podcast is for you. If you’re ready to write a memoir, personal development book, professional development book, self-help, or narrative nonfiction . . . and you want that book to make a positive impact for your readers and your community . . . Welcome to the podcast that shows you the deep value you can get only from writing a book. Hit follow and let’s go. Popular Guests Include: authors Rachel Luna, Jessica Bantom, Miriam Schulman, and more. Popular Episode Topics Include: Writers' Retreats, Writing & Publishing Children's Books, How to Write Better, The Only Good Reason to Write a Book, and Why Writing a Book Feels Hard & What to Do about It.

Publisher

Candice L Davis, Your Book Coach

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2020

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

149 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   149. A Strategic Plan to Get Unstuck & Write Your Book

   Are you stuck in the start-stop cycle of writing your book? Or maybe having trouble even getting started? You're not the only one, but you don't have to stay stuck. If you're struggling to write your book, there might be something deeper going on than just being too busy. Your answers to these 5 questions will help you figure out what that is and create a strategic plan to get past it so you can write. Mentioned in this episode: For daily writing tips and inspiration, follow me on...

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Create Your Author AI Policy

   Now more than ever, the book you're writing needs all the protection it can get, and this includes deciding how AI will impact or influence it. While we can't control the tech industry, your own AI policy can provide a first line of defense for your copyright and your bank account. Take the steps to protect your book before it’s written. Decide on your own policy for how AI will and will not be used as you write and publish your book. I'd love to hear what guidelines you choose fo...

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Tame Your Inner Critic & Write Your Book

   Don't let your thoughts stand in the way of writing your book. If you're procrastinating or overwriting, your Inner Critic might be to blame, but you can do something about that. Writing a book is still one of the very best ways to share your story in a lasting way, position yourself as an expert and thought leader, and/or tell the other stories only you can tell. Use these strategies to get your inner critic to chill out long enough for you to write. Want to go deeper into what it take...

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4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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