Seven Books Every Writer Should Own

Seven Books Every Writer Should Own

Author: Allison Fallon June 3, 2021 Duration: 25:23
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...

Allison Fallon, a best-selling author and the founder of the Find Your Voice movement, hosts this thoughtful Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer podcast. It’s built on a simple, liberating idea: you don’t need a fancy title or years of experience to benefit from putting words on a page. Each episode is designed to demystify the writing process and highlight how the simple act of writing can be a profound tool for personal clarity, healing, and even social change. You’ll hear candid conversations with authors who share their own creative struggles and triumphs, making the craft feel accessible rather than intimidating. Allison also delves into reviews of books that have shaped her thinking, pulling out practical lessons on storytelling and self-expression. Woven throughout are short, actionable prompts meant to cut through hesitation and get your own ideas flowing. This isn't about grammar rules or publishing deals; it's about discovering how your unique perspective, written down, can impact your own life and ripple out to your community. Tune in for a refreshingly practical and encouraging take on using words to navigate inner worlds and articulate thoughts you didn't even know you had.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 29:46
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Nicole Gulotta: Writing with the (changing) Seasons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:45
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Hilary Billings on how to live into  confidence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:53
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Duration: 44:21
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Kim Chestney: how to overcome your intuition block [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:45
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Ally's birth story: How to use writing to work through trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:41
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Tim Schurrer on setting mindset for success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:23
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Brittany Ross: Did you feel empowered? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:27
So often are we wonder, "Did I do it the 'right way'?" But what if, instead, we asked ourselves, "Did I feel empowered by that experience?" Brittany Ross is a voice on marriage, motherhood, baseball, and anti-trafficking…
Hannah Brencher on writing as a full time job [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
So many of us write for ourselves, but we wonder, “Could this be my full time gig?” Author, TED speaker, blogger, and writing coach Hannah Brencher shares why (and how) she's made "writer" her professional title. She als…