Nothing but the Words
We're sharing lessons from over two decades of experience in the book publishing industry, so you know 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.
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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.
Nothing but the Words
15 Prompts to Defeat Writer's Block and Finish Your Book
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If you ever get stuck in your writing, please know you're not the only one. Most authors experience some amount of writing block as they write. Some are so blocked, they can't even get started! Use these 15 writing prompts to get over writer's block and keep writing when you feel stuck.
We can argue the existence of writer's block all day. (I'd argue against it.) But if you're experiencing it, then writer's block is real to you. Don't stay in it. Choose a prompt, and keep writing.