Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer

Aug 22 2023 100 ep. 36 mins 152

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It’s a podcast on writing for anyone who’s “not a writer.” Best-selling author and Founder of Find Your Voice Allison Fallon explores the power of the written word to create change in yourself, your community, and in the world through interviews with authors, reviews of powerful books, and short motivational prompts to get you moving in the right direction.

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Where I’ve Been

Aug 22 2023 11 mins

It’s been more than two years since I last posted an episode to this show. Here’s a little update about where I’ve been and what I’m doing now.

Josh Harris on publishing regret and how to keep writing

Sep 16 2021 39 mins

Have you ever voiced an idea or opinion, and then wished you could take it back?As people who like sharing our stories with the world, we've likely all said or written something that we wish we hadn't. Our opinion changed, or we realized how we negatively influenced others. When this happens, it's tempting to wonder if sharing our stories is worth it in the long run. If you're fami

Thad Cockrell: When is my Big Break?

Sep 09 2021 48 mins

Have you ever asked, "When is my big break?"Thad has been a musician for years, and he was about to move on in his life when he got a call from Jimmy Fallon. This episode Thad shares how he, an artist who was about to stop making music, got onto Jimmy Fallon, the Today Show, and spoke to millions with his music. Art transforms us, and it transforms others. It is worth your effort,

Caroline Cook: When is Your Window to Write?

Sep 02 2021 43 mins

When is the right time to publish?And, can a “normal” (and busy) person like me actually write a book? Writer, speaker, teacher Caroline Cook has always seen herself as a writer, but the time was never quite right. Caroline is a regular person, with a job and with kids and with lots of responsibilities on her plate. Now, as her kids start leaving the nest, she has found an oppo

Memoir: How to write about the people who hurt you

Aug 26 2021 28 mins

Everyone has that one person (or people) in their lives: the people who have made life difficult. They might be loved, hated, or just inconveniently around, and you might find it hard to write about them honestly. How do you write about the people who have hurt you?In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon covers:The narrative role of "villains" in your lifeLegal ram

Julie Broad on the surprising advantages of self publishing

Aug 19 2021 42 mins

If you're writing a book for the first time, chances are you're hoping to traditionally publish. What most first-time authors don't know is that there are several paths to publishing success out there, and self publishing is actually quite common (and can be quite profitable). In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon talks with Julie Broad, an Amazon Overall #1 Best

Alexander Fields: Ask a literary agent

Aug 12 2021 43 mins

One of the top questions we get here at Find Your Voice is: "How do I find a literary agent?"On this episode, we talk with literary agent Alexander Fields about everything publishing related! Listen to learn:What a literary agent is and what they doWhat to do before reaching out to an agentHow to reach out to an agentWebsite: thebinderyagency.comPodcast: On PublishingLinks from the

Meredith Heller: Poetry as a lifeline

Aug 05 2021 39 mins

What do you think of when you hear the word "poetry"? Maybe "difficult" or "boring"? But what about "lifeline"? Meredith Heller is a California-based poet, singer-songwriter, and author of Write a Poem, Save Your Life. But, more importantly, she was once a teen facing devastating life experiences, who found in writing a way through her pain. In this episode, author and writing coac

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Jul 29 2021 28 mins

Not sure if you should self-publish or go for a traditional contract?Author and expert writing coach Allison Fallon debunks the myth that self-publishing is a B-level option. In this episode, she covers the major differences between the two most common publishing paths, highlights the strengths and drawbacks of each approach, and gives you the question which will help you choose a

Jill Phillips: how to turn memories into memoir

Jul 22 2021 40 mins

So many of us want to pass down family memories, so the next generation can know what it was like back then. But how do we transform our memories into one compelling story?Without having ever written a book before, Jill Phillips set out on just this task. She shares with us why she started writing, what the process was like for her, and how she came to finish a memoir she's proud t