Are you ready to finally get some writing done?

This is your time. This is your space.

Write your book.

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The Virtual Writing Retreat

Sunday, September 11, 2022

9:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern

Candice's Zoom Room

This Virtual Retreat is included in Authors Ignited membership.

Some people say you make time for anything that really matters to you.

By that logic, if you haven't written your book yet, you just don't care about it that much.

I call bs.

In more than a decade spent coaching authors, I've found almost everyone struggles to find time to write.

It's not because your book isn't a priority. (If only life were that simple.)

Instead, you struggle to find time to write your book because it's one of many priorities you're juggling right now. 

It's one thing when you're a full-time writer. In that case, work time is writing time.

It's a totally different situation when you're working a full-time job, growing a business, raising kids, taking care of elderly relatives, and/or volunteering for causes you care about--all while trying to find time to work out, make a healthy meal, and have some quiet time.

For most people . . .

Making time to write your book is hard. Period.

If you're writing a book, you probably imagine sharing your message from bigger stages.

You might see yourself landing media spots and reaching thousands of people you'd never have connected with if you hadn't written your book.

Maybe you have a vision of doing all this while positioning yourself to earn more as the author-expert.

Or maybe you just want to get your story out there to help the people who need it.

All this is possible for you when you become an author.

But of course, you have to actually write the book first.

Take advantage of this one day to write pages and pages of your book.

Professional authors know that while writing consistently is great, taking a day to dive into writing your book can help you make tremendous progress and get momentum on your book.

How often do you turn off your phone, close the door, and spend the day working on your book? This is your chance to do that.

Overcome blocks and doubts with the support of your book coach.

I help people write the best books they can possibly write. That work is my passion and a huge part of my purpose. At our virtual writer's retreat, I'll be here to help you overcome your writer's block, get focused, and keep writing.

Write with the energy, focus, and shared commitment of the group.

Writing can be a solitary activity, but it doesn't have to be lonely. Co-working (or writing together) works because it creates an expectation of productivity. Focusing can actually be easier when the people around you have their heads down, writing away.

During our writing sessions, you'll control your environment. Mute yourself and play your favorite writing music or write in silence--whichever works best for you.

Then pop in to ask questions and get support when you need it.

This virtual writing retreat is for you if:

• It's taking you much longer than you thought it would to write your book.
• Every time you sit down to write, someone calls or texts and needs your attention.
• You've been trying to write your book for months (or longer), but you can't seem to make any progress.
• When you try to write, you get overwhelmed by fears and doubts and end up writing next to nothing. 
• You're worried your writing won't be good enough.
• You're excited about the idea of setting aside time for your book.

My Mission

I’m Candice L Davis, your book coach and the host of Nothing but the Words, the podcast.

Many years ago, I kicked off my writing career with a sad little whimper, friend. 

I was timid with my book goals because I believed all the myths my mentors handed down to me. They told me there was no money to be made with books. They told me only a few “chosen” books could be successful in any way. And I believed them.

With so many doubts swirling in my head, I started writing several books, but I never got more than 75% of the way to finishing any of them. My hard drive became the place great book ideas went to die.

I treated writing like a hobby because I never fully believed it could be anything more than that.

But when I earned a five-figure payday from the first book I ever finished writing, I realized the idea that you can’t make money with books was a whole lie.

I also discovered all the other positive impacts a good book could have on readers and on the author.

So I decided to find a way to make a living doing what I love: writing great books and helping other authors do the same.

I spent the early years of my career working as an editor and ghostwriter. I wrote a lot of books and edited even more. And I coached other people to write their own books.

It took me a few years to develop my framework, but once I did, it was on.

I wrote books faster and better.

But as my coaching clientele grew, I had less and less time to write.

That's when I started planning my own writing retreats once, twice, or three times a year. Every few months, I escaped my real life, shut out the world, and took a day (or many) to write.

For years, I'd watched my mentors (bestselling and award-winning authors) use writing retreats to make huge leaps with their writing, and I decided to do the same.

It worked so well for me that I started advising my clients to do the same, and finally, I decided to make it easier by hosting the retreats myself.