community + support
Here are all my podcast episodes covering the importance of community and support in every step of the book writing and publishing process from professional coaching to friends and family.
How do you know if you book is any good? This week, I'm sharing how you can get feedback from the right people, decide what feedback to keep and what to feedback to ignore, and make the most of it. Find out how to use constructive feedback to make your book the best it can be.
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Have you ever wished you had someone to call when you get stuck writing your book? A great author coach can provide that essential help, and so much more, so you can write your book faster and better. In this episode, I share the details of why you might just want to work with an author coach.
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Even if you can't get away from it all to work on your book right now, you can apply these lessons from my writer's retreat. In this episode, I share what I learned from my week alone, working on my book. These tips will help you get focused, write consistently, and go deeper with your book.
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In this interview with my coaching client Angela Raspass, author of "Your Next Chapter," you'll discover what it's really like to write and publish your first book. Angela shares how she got past writer's block, why she chose to work with an author coach, and how her book is setting her up for her own next chapter.
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Sometimes, the best way to get the job done is to hire someone else to do it. In this episode, I share exactly what to look for in a ghostwriter if you decide to hire someone to write your book. I also explain the difference between co-writers and ghostwriters, how much it costs to hire a ghostwriter, and where you can find a ghostwriter.
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Taking part in a collaborative book can seem like the perfect compromise. You only have to write a few pages, and you get published in a book. But don't say yes to that opportunity too quickly. In this episode, I cover the pros and cons of participating in a collaborative book. It might be for you. Or it could be an opportunity you should pass by.
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Great writers study and practice writing for many years to get that good. So how can you write a great book the first time around? It's not as hard as some people want you to think. (You don't have to be miserable writing your book!) In this episode, discover two ways to borrow someone else's experience and wisdom to write a phenomenal, life-changing book.
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Yes, writing can be, and often is, a solitary activity. But even the most introverted among us can benefit from writing with other people in a structured environment. A writing date can help you make progress on your book. Listen to discover how regular writing dates can make you a stronger and more prolific writer so your book is better and gets published faster.
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What do you do when someone criticizes your writing? When you have a high level of feedback resilience, none of those circumstances can knock you off your game. In this episode, discover how to develop your feedback resilience so you can write any book your heart desires without unnecessary stress or angst. Follow me on Instagram @candiceldavis.
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You know a great book when you read it. And you recognize books that don’t rise to the quality of anything you want to read. Quality matters when you’re investing money, time, and mental energy into a book. In this episode, discover why it’s so important to turn the tables and produce a book that meets a standard you'll be proud of.
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So many authors are introverts, but even the most introverted authors are best served when they stop trying to do it all alone. In this episode, discover why community is so important to authors and the different ways you can find or create your own writing community. Find out more about Authors Ignited at Authors Ignited.com.
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If you don't feel comfortable asking for help, you're not the only one. But there are people in your life who would love to help you make your book a success. They just have no idea how to do it. In this episode, find out how to ask your network for help, and exactly what to ask for, so the people who know you can help you sell more books and share your message.
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Shortcuts and hacks will typically fail you, but if you want to write more consistently and finish your book faster, there are proven strategies that can help. Find out why writing dates can help you get into flow and make a huge difference in your progress, and learn how to set up your own. You don't have to write your book alone.
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