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So many of us are burnt out: but, for some of us, it's not our fault. We've been led to believe lies about what we need or what we should be — and it has us running in circles.
Relationship coach and YouTuber Amy Young jumps on with Allison Fallon to discuss what keeps women restricted, and how to dismantle those lies and stand in your truth.
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What books should I read as a writer?
As writers, we owe a lot to other writers: they are the people who inspired us in the first place, and they are the ones who keep us writing. Author and writing coach Allison Fallon shares seven books she returns to when she's stuck, needs perspective, or is looking for encouragement.
If you're a writer (or want to be), your bookshelf might need these:
1. Journal of a Novel: The East of Eden Letters. John Steinbeck writing about his writing to his agent and editor.
2. The Artist's Way. Julia Cameron teaches a regular habit of writing to unlock creativity. (Also author of A Right to Write)
3. The War of Art. Steven Pressfield addresses resistance in the creative life.
4. Save the Cat. Blake Snyder writes about story structure.
5. Stein on Writing. Sol Stein answers your questions on writing technique.
6. Bird by Bird. Anne Lamott's classic on writing and life.
7. If You Want to Write. Brenda Ueland on how everyone has an interesting perspective worth writing down.
Bonus Book: The Power of Writing It Down. Allison Fallon on writing for personal growth.
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If you've ever dreamt of having more than one writing desk, this episode is for you.
Enuma Okoro is an award-winning author. Among many other places, her work has been featured in the NY Times and the Financial Times. On this episode, she shares her passion for the writing life and how the practice of writing is soul care.
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If so many of us feel lonely, what keeps us from reaching out to other people?
Laura Tremaine is host of the podcast 10 Things to Tell You and author of the book Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First.* With Allison Fallon, she discusses loneliness, moving to LA and the early days of blogging, and, most importantly, practical ways to connect with others. This episode will make you a better friend and communicator and leave you feeling a little less alone.
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You may have heard the term “ghostwriter.” And you might have some questions. (So did the author write the book or not?)
Not every author comes up with every sentence of their book. Many times, there’s a behind-the-scenes person (or team) involved. And it’s not as scandalous as it sounds. In this episode, writer (and ghostwriter) Allison Fallon interviews another ghostwriter and author, Ashley Abercrombie.
Both Allison and Ashley have both published under their own name and have written for other people. They talk about the challenges of each, when to know if you’re ready to share a personal story, and what it's like to help someone else’s voice come clear on the page.
And check out Ashley’s book, Rise of the Truth Teller. *
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We all have our doubts. Maybe you want to write your story, but you're not sure: not sure it's worth the effort, not sure you want to publish. What if no one even wants to read it?
Or maybe you definitely don't want to publish, but you have a story from your past that needs working out—a story you have questions about—and something is telling you to write it down. But you think to yourself, "That's crazy, I'm not a writer."
In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon covers the compelling reasons to write your personal story, even if no one ever reads it.
So often, it's a childhood love of books and reading which inspires our own writing. But what makes a kid excited about reading and writing? How can we pass that on?
The mentors in our early lives make a huge difference here. Listen in on Allison Fallon's conversation with an early mentor of her own, her mom, Sandie Spotts. Sandie is a lifelong educator who has years of experience teaching kids to read (and to like reading). In this episode, she shares tips on cultivating a love of reading in the next generation.
Maybe you doubt if you really have what it takes to write a book.
On this episode, Allison Fallon names five common myths about how books get written—misconceptions that SO many people have about this process. After debunking these myths, she reveals the truth.
Listen to hear about the myth of the writer's retreat, the typewriter myth, and then what actually happens behind the scenes.
Hopefully, you'll realize that you, too, have everything it takes to write your words down in the format of the book.
Is it worth writing even if no one will pay attention?
Melissa wrote a best-selling cookbook back in the height of the Paleo movement called Well Fed. But now, ten years later, she wants to write about something new, and she's not sure her audience will follow.
If you've ever struggled with having a "platform" or "audience" for your writing, today's episode is for you. Listen to hear about what it's like to change topics when the subject you've been writing about isn't where your heart is anymore.
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Sometimes, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what do we do when we feel hopeless?
On this episode, author, speaking coach, and founder of the Don't Give Up Movement Amy Wolff speaks with us about mental health, writing, and how living a life of impact can start small. She brings "hope" out of the clouds and down to earth: naming its components and giving insights on how to get back to feeling hopeful.
New book: Signs of Hope: How Small Acts of Love Can Change Your World*
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Amy is our first repeat guest. Listen to her first interview with us (recorded while writing Signs of Hope) here.
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As we approach the anniversary of the 2020 shutdown, we all need a place to process.
Author and writing coach Allison Fallon often praises journaling as a tool for personal growth and a form of self-therapy. But what exactly are the parallels between writing and therapy? And when is it best to simply go to the professionals?
Los Angeles Therapist Jessica Martindale uncovers what therapy is really about. Listen also for:
In the face of collective, systemic problems—where does one start?
Poet, entrepreneur, tech hybrid investor John Lee Gaston White has a suggestion: start with yourself.
John is working on a book on what it’s like to be Black in America and how trauma is passed down through generations. Recorded on the day of the insurrection at the US Capitol, Ally and John discuss what "finding your voice" means in light of current events.
Sometimes we get what we want in life ... and it's not what we imagined.
Despite the fact that there were a lot of glamorous elements to her work in Hollywood, Alex Hudgens found herself feeling more and more distant from her true self the longer she worked in television—unsure of the difference between what she truly wanted versus what she was told she should want—until finally she couldn’t stand it anymore.
Alex is an actress, a writer, a badass business woman, an advocate for mental health, a personal coach, a former host for Access Hollywood, a two-time Emmy nominated multimedia journalist… and so much more.
Contrary to what popular opinion might suggest, Alex left behind the glamorous life in the spotlight to see if she could get back in contact with something that mattered much more to her than the success she always thought she wanted.
Since then, she’s spent the past few years taking back her voice.
Do you feel like you matter? Like—really matter?
If you do feel like you matter, how do you know?
Today’s guest is a man who argues that one way to know that we matter—really know—is to do a thing that we tell you to do all the time: it’s to write. But not just write. It’s to have a daily practice of creativity (like writing) that brings you back to this conclusion everyday: I matter. My words matter.
Dr. Eric Maisel, the author of over 50 books, renowned coach to creatives, a columnist for Psychology Today and mental health advocate. His latest book The Power of Daily Practice teaches artists and creative people how to overcome blockages so they can finally meet their goals.
So if you’re sure you’re an artist or a writer but you keep thinking to yourself that you don’t have the “discipline” to follow-through on your creative dreams, you aren’t going to want to miss what Eric has to share with you today. Maybe more discipline isn’t what you need at all. As for what you do need… well, let’s get into the conversation.
Most people go their whole lives without ever actually saying what's on their hearts. Yet we all have something we want to say. What's getting in our way?
It's launch week for Allison Fallon's book, The Power of Writing It Down: a Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life. Listen as we interview our very own author, Allison Fallon, on what this book means to her.
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Looking for more? Listen to our episode Is Everyone Really a Writer?
Maybe you want to write — but life gets in the way. You’re busy, you’re tired. You don’t have a cabin in the woods. How do all of these people actually get writing done?
This is the fifth episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.
Who gets to be a writer? It’s a question so many people ask themselves.
On today’s episode, I chat with some voices you’ll recognize, including Science Mike and therapist Elyse Snipes as well as a new voice: Rafik Wahbi, whose program with hip hop writing helped men in jail feel a sense of empowerment over their own stories. We talk about the voices we’ve silenced and the importance of diversifying the content we consume.
If you have ever felt like your story isn’t represented in books and articles—or maybe you’ve worried that your story isn’t all that different or interesting, you’re not going to want to miss this episode.
We need you. Your voice matters. Today’s guests will remind you why.
This is the fourth episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.
If your life was a movie, what kind of story would it be?
Do you ever wish you could... pick a new story? (hint: you can!)
This week you’ll hear, again, from therapist Elyse Snipes and also from singer and songwriter Audrey Assad. You’ll get a sense of how writing about your own personal story might help you to reframe it and feel like the hero of your life — rather than just like things happen to you without meaning or purpose.
This is the third episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.
The big secret about writing is: it doesn’t actually have to be that hard. It’s really simple to tap into the therapeutic aspects of writing.
This week you’ll hear from our favorite experts, Journal Therapist Deborah Ross and the infamous Science Mike, and I’ll introduce you to therapist Elyse Snipes, who will walk us through the Cognitive Behavioral Model.
You’ll get a sense of how easy it is to change your life: just write it down.
This is the second episode of a special series that’s all about the power of a writing process to create positive change in your personal life. We’re covering topics like why writing can be so challenging, what’s happening in your brain when you write, why writing is therapeutic, what it costs us when voices are silenced, and what a regular practice of writing looks like in real life.
The best part? This conversation doesn't end here, on the podcast. Order Allison Fallon's latest book, The Power of Writing It Down, for more on how a regular practice of writing can change your life.
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