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
Kim Gravel on hustle, surrender, and how to walk in your purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:50
Kim Gravel is surrounded by hustle. She’s a TV personality, QVC host, hugely successful entrepreneur, business badass who built a multimillion dollar industry from scratch, beauty queen and pageant winner including a for…
Book Review: Is justice served? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:23
In Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson eloquently displays how unjust our criminal justice system is. Read his book to face the real stories of the people on Death Row, what got them there, and what one man did to try for justic…
Writing prompt: In what do you have unwavering faith? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:39
This prompt is all about unpacking what we believe and why. Mary Oliver says it best in her poem "Angels." Join thousands of others, creating positive change in their lives through writing: get free writing prompts in yo…
Donald Miller on four characters we play during crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
Listen for two questions you need to ask to find your voice, Don's tips and tricks on writing, and how words can help you navigate times of crisis. Donald Miller is the author of several best-selling books, including Bui…
Writing prompt: What's going really well for you right now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:16
This prompt helps us focus on the fact that we are co-creators of the positive (and there's a bonus writing tip!). Join thousands of others, creating positive change in their lives through writing: get free writing promp…
Grant Baldwin on what speaking on stage can do for your writing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:17
A speaking career helps anyone who wants to be an author, refine their ideas, understand their audience, or grow a platform. Grant Baldwin, author of The Successful Speaker and founder of The Speaker Lab, shows us where…
Writing Prompt: What do you never want to change about yourself? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:51
When it comes to self-improvement, it's easy to focus on what we want to change about ourselves. But what if we focused on our strengths? Research shows that consistent writing can improve your mood, reduce your anxiety…
Book Review: What it takes to be the hero of our own stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:46
In Daring Greatly, Brené Brown says, “If you own the story, you get to write the ending.” What does it mean to “own” the story—and what is the cost of ignoring parts of ourselves? Book Review Book: Daring Greatly: How th…
Writing Prompt: Why are we so stressed out? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:18
Writing helps us identify our coping mechanisms and honestly evaluate what helps and what absolutely does not (and Ally shares her number one stressor right now). Listen and write for 5-20 minutes. In this stressful seas…