In this engaging conversation, writing coach Ally Fallon shares her journey from aspiring writer to author and mentor, having published 13 books and helped countless others. She delves into the power of personal storytelling for self-discovery, emphasizing that vulnerability can lead to the most compelling narratives. Ally provides practical tips for crafting engaging opening lines and maintaining focus on a unified theme. Listeners learn how to find time for writing amidst busy lives, unlocking their creativity and overcoming self-doubt.
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Ally's Writing Journey
Ally Fallon quit her full-time job and gave herself six months to write her first book, but it took three years.
She realized selling books alone wouldn't support her, so she began coaching other writers on their journeys.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Set Six-Month Deadlines
Give yourself a self-imposed six-month deadline to write the first draft of your manuscript.
You only need about five hours a week to make steady progress on a book, no need to quit your job.
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Hook: Fear and Detail Arrangement
The most interesting part of your story is often the part you're afraid to share.
Organizing details thoughtfully can make even mundane stories compelling by building tension and delaying resolution.
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Ally Fallon
If you could spend 45 minutes with a writing coach who’s helped hundreds of people write books, how would that transform your writing process? How much time and energy would you save if you put her advice into practice?
That’s what this episode is all about.
After grad school, Ally Fallon quit her job to write full-time. She gave herself 6 months to write her first book. 3 years later, she published it. Despite the success of her first book, she quickly realized that earning a living off writing is hard, so she started coaching other writers who were on a similar journey. Ally’s coaching business has grown and now operates under the name, Write Your Story. She’s published 13 books of her own and helped countless others get their story onto the page.
She breaks down the fundamentals of good writing一things like:
How to write an opening line that hooks readers
Why every book must be about one thing, and how to identify what that thing is
Why the most interesting thing you have to say is usually the thing you’re afraid to say
This conversation will remind you: your story matters. Self-doubt and insecurity try to sabotage all of us, but thanks to Ally’s wisdom and encouragement, you can write your story well.
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