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
Paria Hassouri: “My story was missing” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:47
What do you do when no one else seems to understand the story you’re living? You write your story. And, in that process, you change yourself, your community, and make space for others who, like you, feel alone. Paria Has…
Matthew Ford: Is everyone really a writer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
Maybe some people just don’t find value in writing. Or maybe not. Matthew Ford is not a writerly type. Founder and Executive Producer of an experiential marketing agency, he always had plenty to keep him busy with work a…
Melissa Johnson on rewriting beauty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:42
Melissa Johnson, therapist, spiritual director, writer and podcaster, believes that the American version of beauty is way too small, which is why she started Impossible Beauty: an avenue for women to redefine beauty. But…
Robert Imbeault on how writing saved his life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:08
After uncovering trauma from his childhood, Robert Imbeault was set on ending his own life. But first, he felt compelled to write a letter. What started as a “goodbye letter” to his family and friends ended up instead tu…
Melody Miles on leaving behind busy and creating a life you love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:29
Melody Miles is an infectious disease expert. For years, she worked to end malaria with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She “had it all” by most standards: a meaningful career, a marriage, a mortgage. But when she…
Sasha Tozzi on hypnotherapy, healing, and choosing your own beliefs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:12
Sometimes, it feels like we can’t escape from the life cycle that we’re living. No matter how much we try, we end up with the same relationships, life circumstances, or unhealthy patterns. As someone who has walked the r…
Koula Callahan on the body, movement, and the truth of your story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:10
Your body might know more about you than you realize. Yoga instructor and Storybrand expert Koula Callahan describes the body as a library full of rich data on our experiences, thoughts, emotions—and the truth about our…