Nothing but the Words

4 Reasons Successful Authors Go on Writer's Retreats & You Should Too

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to find time to write your book? Maybe you have to fight for time to even think about what you want to write. Listen to discover why many s...

How to Write Your Business Memoir, ft. Anita Henderson, author of "Becoming the Minimalist Entrepreneur"

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a how-to book isn’t the only way to grow your business as an author. In this episode, you’ll meet Anita Henderson, author of “Becoming t...

The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you land a traditional book deal or self-publish, getting the word out about your book is always your responsibility. Find out how you can do ...

How to Keep Writing This Summer & Why You Should

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With all the fun,  travel, and distractions of summer, how do you keep writing your book? In this episode, you'll discover how to decide if you ...

Why I Really Want You to Write Your Book in 2024

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year gets underway, lots of people are falling off the wagon when it comes to their New Year's resolutions and annual goals. But what abou...

Book Envy: Make It Work for You

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt even a smidge of envy because someone else has published their book, become a bestseller, or landed an incredible speaking engagement? If so...

Lean In to Your Strengths to Write a Better Book

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world doesn't need more generic, boring books.  The world needs the book only you can write.  Discover how to identify the strengths you al...

4 Unexpected Early Benefits of Outlining Your Book

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still skeptical about the real value of outlining your book? If you just want to dive in and write, I get it. I used to feel the same way. But...

The Successful Author's Secret Weapon

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know all those authors whose books you admire, people who put out book after book? Here's a little secret about them: They're no smarter...

Increase Your Impact and Income Beyond Your Book, ft. Parchelle Tashi

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are you writing your book? Whatever your reasons, your book should help you have a greater (hopefully, positive) impact on your readers and on the...

Why Writing a Book Feels Too Hard & How to Change That

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a book requires effort, but it doesn't have to be the painful. It's not a chore. It's  not another task on your to-do list. It...

Write Your Book Faster with Writing Dates

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

3 Big Reasons Not to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Book

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anything that makes writing a book a little easier can be appealing, but shortcuts are rarely as good as they look. Using ChatGPT and similar software...

Writing a Book to Create Real Social Change

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DEIB consultant and interior design expert Jessica Bantom was determined to write a book that would impact her industry in a positive way. With "...

When and How to Get a Foreword for Your Book

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really need a foreword for your book? Need is a strong word, and not one that applies here. But for the right kinds of books, a strong foreword...

3 Ways Coaches and Consultants Know They're Ready to Write a Book

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The idea that everyone should write a book is a bit extreme, and let's face it, ridiculous, but if you want to grow your coaching or consulting a...

Keep Your Promise to Your Readers, ft. Rachel Luna, author of "Permission to Offend"

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What takes a book from good to great? Listen in as author and master coach Rachel Luna describes her journey from book proposal to book deal and from ...

3 Ways to Write Your Book Faster (And Make It Better)

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever worry you might, somehow, end up writing a bad book? That thought used to terrify me, but you can easily ensure it doesn't happen to ...

Writing and Illustrating Children's Books, ft. author Kimberly Wyman

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been thinking you might just want to write a children's book, this episode with  author-illustrator Kimberly Wyman, author of &qu...

15 Prompts to Defeat Writer's Block and Finish Your Book

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. S...

The Real Reason People Trust Your Expertise After You Write a Book

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you trust the person who wrote a book on a topic to know what they're talking about? Why do you see authors as experts? Probably for the s...

When Writing Your Book Is Really All about You

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It might sound selfish. It might go against everything you've been taught. But the truth is writing your book can't be all about your reader...

What It’s Really Like to Have a Traditional Book Deal, featuring Miriam Schulman, Author of "Artpreneur"

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about pursuing a traditional book deal? Does the idea excite you, and maybe scare you just a little? In this episode, Miriam Sch...

4 Ways to Make Sure You Don't Give Up on Writing Your Book

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't give up on your book! Writing a book is like any other goal that takes more than a few days to accomplish. It's really easy to slowly ...

6 Ways to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Book

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing worse than buying a book only to find it's a huge disappointment. Your readers deserve better, and as an author, you deserve...

The Secret to Writing Your Book This Year

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we start a new year, you may have some regret about not finishing (or starting!) your book last year. But you can make this the year you write your...

How Writing a Book Fits into Your Empire

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a book can feel like an all-consuming task, so much so that you start to forget where it fits into your larger purpose.  Finally writing your...

How to Know When You're Finished Writing Your Book

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Picture it. You've been writing away for months. (Even if you're just getting started on your book, imagine this moment.) You feel like you&...

Are You Investing in or Sacrificing for Your Book?

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If writing a book required nothing of you, everyone would do it. (Well, not everyone, but lots more people.) Your book demands certain things of you, ...

Ask for Help to Make Your Book a Success

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Protect Your Writing Capacity

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Like every resource you have, your writing capacity has its (current) limits. The good news is you can protect and even expand your capacity to write....

How Modesty Is Costing You Book Sales

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're reluctant to talk about yourself and your achievements too often, you're not the only one. Most of us--especially those of us soci...

Write Your Book from a Place of Intention

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No  matter what kind of book you're writing, it doesn't have to be a source of stress and angst. In fact, you can choose the kind of writin...

The Real Benefit of Your Book

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're worried about the impact your book might or might not have on your readers, put your worries aside. In this episode, you'll find o...

Dissect Your Book's Competition

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Competition isn't quite the right word for other book's in your category or on a similar topic. After all, readers read. They buy multiple b...

3 Steps to Make Time to Write in Your Busy Life

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you've talked about writing a book for months or even years, not getting it done can make you feel guilty, embarrassed, or like you've ...

Getting Blurbs for Your Book

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you publish with a traditional publisher or you take the indie route, marketing your book will mostly be your responsibility.  Getting other ...

4 Ways to Live Your Purpose with Your Book

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, discover what might be a  new way to look at your life's purpose. (This perspective might take some of the pressure off you in ...

Who's in Your Corner

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, disco...

Accept It or Reject It

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know a great book when you read it. And you recognize books that, somehow, just don’t rise to the quality of anything you want to read or recomm...

Success Leaves Clues

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a 3-part series, What Successful Authors Know, you'll discover a foundation of good book writing that too many aspiring authors r...

Writing Through Your Anger

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like most humans,  you get angry when you or someone you care about is mistreated. You get angry about the injustices in the world. Yo...

Build Your Feedback Resilience

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when someone criticizes your writing? How do you react when someone says your idea for a book isn't that great or when someone lea...

The Courage to Write Your Book

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can do all the prepping and planning, but sitting down to write your book can still be scary. It doesn't matter if you're writing a nove...

Get More Eyes on Your Book - Part 2

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Promoting your book is a long game--at least it should be. You can start marketing your book well before it's published. But even if you didn&apo...

Get More Eyes on Your Book

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discover 6 simple ways to attract more readers before and after you launch your book. Your book launch is important--and it's just one small mome...

Are You Really Ready to Write Your Book?

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can have the best book idea in the world. You can have a fantastic outline and plenty of time to write--and you can still not quite be ready to wr...

Find Your Writing Superpower

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a book can feel like a struggle, especially when you're convinced you're not good at it. The good news: Everyone who wants to write ...

When Writing a Whole Book Feels Overwhelming

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of writing a whole book does it feel like a huge task? Lots of would-be authors get stuck at the start because the process seems overwh...

Write More with Writing Dates

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 structu...

When You Don't Feel Inspired to Write

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing quite like the feeling of writing when you're totally inspired and the words just seem to flow. That's every writer&apo...

Your Unique Writing Personality

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's more than one way to write your book. Trying to fit your writing into someone else's schedule and process can make writing your book...

The Big Lie about Creativity and Writing

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever question whether or not you have the creativity to write a whole book? Our culture is rife with myths about creativity and who's luck...

Trust but Verify

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you're writing your very first book, you bring experience to the process. You have experience as a reader.  Over the years, you've ...

Finish Strong (Your Own Way)

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's pushing you to finish strong with your goals at the end of the year, and that includes your book. It can feel like a lot of pressure, ...

Create Your Own Lexicon

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do your readers speak your language? By the time they finish reading your book, they will. In this episode, discover how creating a unique vocabulary ...

Book-Cover Mistakes Every Author Can Avoid

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at a book cover that made you absolutely sure you didn't want the book? Maybe you didn't know why, but you knew the boo...

How to Borrow Experience to Write a Better Book

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Set & Achieve Your Writing Goals

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like everyone around you is finishing their books, and you're still trying to figure out how to get yours written. You're not alone...

Boost Your Self-Confidence & Write Your Book

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How confident are you in  your ability to write a phenomenal book that does what you want it to do in the world? If you're like most authors, a ...

Lessons from a Successful Book Launch Party

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every great book deserves a great introduction to the world.  In this episode, we'll cover 10 lessons from a successful book launch party. Don&a...

Writing a Book That Competes with the Best

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be intimidating to write a book when some super author seems to already dominate the category. In this episode, discover why another book'...

When Writing Your Book Gets Difficult

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest reason most people who want to write a book never do: they quit every time it feels hard. In this episode, I share a simple change in your...

5 Signs You're Ready to Write Your Book

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you probably know, wanting to write a book and actually feeling ready to write it aren't the same thing. In this episode, I share the clear si...

Writing about Hard Things

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the hard part of writing your book is reliving your painful stories. If you're writing a memoir,  you'll likely have to write abo...

Essential Lessons from Traditional Publishing

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self-publishing is a fantastic option for most new authors. But there are some crucial lessons all authors can learn from the world of traditional pub...

Your Vision for Your Book

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, thousands of authors write a book, publish it, and do absolutely nothing with it.  That doesn't have to happen to you. In this episo...

4 Writing Habits to Unlearn

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Coach Yourself Past Your Doubts

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 possibl...

3 Types of Books You Shouldn't Write

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Measuring Your Book's Success

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Open Your Book with a Hook

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Print, Ebook, or Audiobook?

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 v...

Is Your Life Memoir-Worthy?

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Commit to Your Book

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Power of Comparison

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bring Your Reader into Your World

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

Too Tired to Write

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Family, friends, job, business, social life! You have so much on your plate. And sometimes, you're just too tired to write. Unfortunately, those ...

Design Your Writing Space

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does it really make a difference where you write you book? It absolutely does. In this episode, we dive into how you can create a space that supports ...

Stop Chasing the Wrong Readers

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's completely normal to want to find as many readers as possible for you book. You're writing to reach people. But focusing on the wrong p...

Focus on Value

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Only a small percentage of people who want to write a book ever actually make it happen. But there's no reason you can't be one of that grou...

Promote This Book Before You Write Your Next Book

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you write your book, you're almost sure to have ideas for more books. Your creative juices are flowing, and you see book ideas everywhere. But...

Stealing Quotes from the Bible

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever thought of quoting Scripture in your book, there are important guidelines you need to follow. Bible translations belong to their p...

Pros and Cons of Collaborative Books

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Write the Book You're Called to Write

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People can tell you what your book "should" be about. Clients can beg you to write a book about what they see as your specialty.  Logic mig...

Story Mistakes You Should Never Make

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves a good story. But even the best stories can be ruined when you make one or more of these common writing  mistakes. In this episode, we...

Secrets of the Best How-To Books

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a how-to book doesn't have to be difficult or boring. In this episode, I share 5 secrets from successful how-to books to help you make yo...

50. The Truth about Traditional Publishing

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self-publishing is the most accessible path for most new authors, but is it the best path for you? In this episode, I share 5 truths about traditional...

The Truth about Self-Publishing

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The business of self-publishing is booming. But there's also lots of misinformation about what it takes to successfully self-publish a book and w...

How to Hire a Ghostwriter

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

Your Next Chapter

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with my coaching client Angela Raspass, author of "Your Next Chapter," you'll discover what it's really like to ...

Write Your Gift

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're not sure you have the right book idea or you want to write a book but have no idea what to write about, turn to your gifts. You have a ...

How Long Does It Take to Write a Book?

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You're excited to get your book out to the world. And you probably want to know how long it should take you to write it. In this episode, find ou...

Something Isn't Working

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been wanting to write a book for some time but you haven't, something isn't working. If you've started your book but, fo...

How to Talk about Your Book

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how much of your time and effort you pour into your book, talking about it can be difficult. You don't want to seem salesy or self-cent...

Write Like a Thought Leader

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, discover how to write a book that will position you as a thought leader.  Being an expert on your topic is a great start, but becomi...

Write Your Book Before It's Too Late

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if you never write the book you dream of writing? That would be a loss for you and for your readers, but it doesn't have to happen. You can ...

Lessons from a Writer's Retreat

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 episo...

Writing in the Middle of Madness

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Writing a book is easier said than done with so much going on in the world. Yet, many people are still getting it done. In this episode, I walk you th...

Blog Your Book the Right Way

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a consistent blogger--or you want to be--that content can do double duty for you. You can monetize your blog posts and use them to take...