Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a Writer - Why you should write your life story even if no one reads it

Why you should write your life story even if no one reads it

04/29/21 • 22 min

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

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.

Previous Episode

Morgan Harper Nichols: wondering if your words connect

Artist, poet, musician and author Morgan Harper Nichols' work has already touched so many people's lives—including ours!
This episode, she shares about how she still gets nervous sharing new work with an audience (and how that's a good thing), the playlist she uses when she writes, and what is special to her about her latest book. She reflects on how words connect—or don't—with people, how art might only connect with one person—and that person might be you (and how worth it that is).
She defines "finding your voice" as that moment when you think, "Yes, that's what I've been trying to say, for a long time."
Order her newest book: How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage*
Check out one of our favorites: All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Livingmorganharpernichols.com
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Ashley Abercrombie: So you're a ghostwriter?

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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