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

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.

You may have heard of the Enneagram: the personality typing system that we mention fairly frequently on this show. This episode, therapist and Enneagram coach Katie Gustafson gives an overview of the Enneagram and its connection to narrative.
Katie says, "I believe your story is the most powerful tool you've got," and, with Allison Fallon, she discusses how this tool helps bring an editorial pen to our lives.

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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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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 former Miss Georgia (one of the youngest Miss Georgia’s on record).

But she’s also learned that finding your purpose is not in the hustle.

Listen for insight on how to achieve your dreams, and, after all of her success and accomplishments, the message on this woman’s heart.