Have you ever voiced an idea or opinion, and then wished you could take it back?As people who like sharing our stories with the world, we've likely all said or written something that we wish we hadn't. Our opinion changed, or we realized how we

Thad Cockrell: When is my Big Break?

Sep 9th, 2021 48m 30s

Have you ever asked, "When is my big break?"Thad has been a musician for years, and he was about to move on in his life when he got a call from Jimmy Fallon. This episode Thad shares how he, an artist who was about to stop making music, got ont

Caroline Cook: When is Your Window to Write?

Sep 2nd, 2021 43m 5s

When is the right time to publish?And, can a “normal” (and busy) person like me actually write a book? Writer, speaker, teacher Caroline Cook has always seen herself as a writer, but the time was never quite right. Caroline is a regular person,

Memoir: How to write about the people who hurt you

Aug 26th, 2021 28m 19s

Everyone has that one person (or people) in their lives: the people who have made life difficult. They might be loved, hated, or just inconveniently around, and you might find it hard to write about them honestly. How do you write about the peo

Julie Broad on the surprising advantages of self publishing

Aug 19th, 2021 42m 1s

If you're writing a book for the first time, chances are you're hoping to traditionally publish. What most first-time authors don't know is that there are several paths to publishing success out there, and self publishing is actually quite comm

Alexander Fields: Ask a literary agent

Aug 12th, 2021 43m 22s

One of the top questions we get here at Find Your Voice is: "How do I find a literary agent?"On this episode, we talk with literary agent Alexander Fields about everything publishing related! Listen to learn:What a literary agent is and what th

Meredith Heller: Poetry as a lifeline

Aug 5th, 2021 39m 57s

What do you think of when you hear the word "poetry"? Maybe "difficult" or "boring"? But what about "lifeline"? Meredith Heller is a California-based poet, singer-songwriter, and author of Write a Poem, Save Your Life. But, more importantly, s

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Jul 29th, 2021 28m 37s

Not sure if you should self-publish or go for a traditional contract?Author and expert writing coach Allison Fallon debunks the myth that self-publishing is a B-level option. In this episode, she covers the major differences between the two mos

Jill Phillips: how to turn memories into memoir

Jul 22nd, 2021 40m 14s

So many of us want to pass down family memories, so the next generation can know what it was like back then. But how do we transform our memories into one compelling story?Without having ever written a book before, Jill Phillips set out on just

FYV Staff Picks: Summer Reads with Substance

Jul 15th, 2021 32m 22s

We're all about summer beach reads—but we also know that not everyone is looking for light poolside distraction. For those of you wanting a book with more substance this summer, our FYV Director of Operations, Ashley Scoby, has five recommenda

Kirbee Miller on Writing While Balancing it All

Jul 8th, 2021 47m

If you've ever thought, "I want to write a book, but I'm not sure if I have time for it," then may we introduce you to Kirbee Miller.Kirbee Miller is a multi-passionate person: She's an entrepreneur, founder of KiNiMi Kitchen. She works in the

Shari Medini: Writing a Book with Your Friend

Jul 1st, 2021 42m 43s

So many people write to support their business and bolster their credibility. Sometimes, that book is a group project.Writing a book with another person: does it lighten the workload or create "too many cooks in the kitchen"?Shari Medini and Ka

How to Overcome Writers Block and Other Secrets of the Creative Life

Jun 24th, 2021 22m 19s

Have you ever started a creative project and somewhere along the way become ... stuck? Creative block is part of the process. And we're curious how everyone deals with it. This episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon asks, "What do you

Mary Marantz: How do I make my story interesting?

Jun 17th, 2021 49m 10s

If you have a dream of writing a personal story, but worry that your story isn't interesting, this episode is for you.Author, podcaster, and public speaker Mary Marantz covers two insecurities that keep writers from getting started, how to wri

Amy Young on the Gift of Burnout

Jun 10th, 2021 47m 34s

So many of us are burnt out: but, for some of us, it's not our fault. We've been led to believe lies about what we need or what we should be — and it has us running in circles. Relationship coach and YouTuber Amy Young jumps on with Allison Fal

Seven Books Every Writer Should Own

Jun 3rd, 2021 25m 23s

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 re

Enuma Okoro: Writing as Soul Care

May 27th, 2021 45m 5s

If you've ever dreamt of having more than one writing desk, this episode is for you.Enuma Okoro is an award-winning author. Among many other places, her work has been featured in the NY Times and the Financial Times. On this episode, she shares

Laura Tremaine: what to do when you feel alone

May 20th, 2021 44m 53s

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, m

Katie Gustafson on how the Enneagram helps us rewrite our stories

May 13th, 2021 41m 35s

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.Ka

Ashley Abercrombie: So you're a ghostwriter?

May 6th, 2021 48m 15s

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) involv

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

Apr 29th, 2021 22m 29s

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

Morgan Harper Nichols: wondering if your words connect

Apr 22nd, 2021 42m 35s

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),

Sandie Spotts on Cultivating a Love of Reading in Young Kids

Apr 15th, 2021 33m 14s

So often, it's a childhood love of books and reading which inspires our own writing. But what makes a kid excited about reading and writing? How can we pass that on?The mentors in our early lives make a huge difference here. Listen in on Allis

Sara Lewis on making your personal story public

Apr 8th, 2021 49m 55s

So many of us are so focused on getting our stories out there that we forget that becoming "known" has consequences. When you decide to publish (or share your story in any public way), what was once personal and private becomes open for discuss