Write Your Story with Ally Fallon

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Feb 6, 2024 • 38min

How To Know When To Quit Something

Quitting can be a superpower, in large part because the plot of the story moves when the hero of the story takes action. But how do you know when to quit something and when to stick it out? In this episode I explore the answer by sharing one thing I’m quitting and one thing I’m keeping around, in spite of (sometimes) wanting to quit.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 21min

If You Want To Be A “Famous” Author, You Need To Know This

If you’ve ever fantasized about being a “famous” author (or famous in any other kind of way) what do you think that drive for fame is actually about? In this episode, I want to talk about the three basic human needs I think are actually at play when we have a desire for fame and how we can actually get those needs met. Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 12min

What’s Happening When It Feels Like Nothing Is Happening

Sometimes we go through seasons of life (and writing) where it feels like nothing is happening. Progress seems halted. Momentum feels paused. What if — when life feels like it’s happening in backward motion — more progress is taking place than you can sense or measure? That’s what I’m talking about in today's episode. The concept is called “Wintering” and I hope it brings you as much peace as it has for me.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 28min

What You’re Really Doing When You Write Your Story

What if writing a book isn’t just about writing a book? What if it’s about connecting more deeply with yourself and with the world? In this last episode of 2023, I unpack what is really happening when you write your story—which is far more than you can quantify or even imagine.  Come write your book with me in 2024: abookinsixmonths.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 55min

WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG: “Who Will Read What I Write?”

If you’ve ever told yourself that writing a book would be futile because “nobody would ever read it” don’t miss this conversation with NYT Bestselling author William Paul Young. With no plans to publish, Paul wrote a story for his wife and six kids. 20+ million copies and a major motion picture later, he stands by who this book was for — which in his words was about 12 people. Connecting wide starts with connecting deep.   Come write your book with me in 2024: abookinsixmonths.comFollow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 40min

Are You Still A Christian?

The podcast explores the evolution of the speaker's faith, their journey of questioning their religious upbringing and finding personal growth. They reflect on a past experience of confronting a male authority figure and discuss the process of embracing a mystical view of Christianity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of looking inward for wisdom, breaking down dividing lines, and connecting with others in deepening their experience of God.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 38min

AMBER RAE: The Feelings Journal and How to Use Your Emotions For Growth

Do you ever have feelings that seem inconvenient or even overwhelming to you? Anger, sadness, fear, depression. What if you could use those feelings as a tool for your own growth by writing about them? That’s exactly what my guest today helps you do with a super practical tool she created out of her own story. Come learn about alchemizing your feelings with Amber Rae and check out the Feelings Journal HERE: https://www.amberrae.com/Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 21min

Coaching with Lindsley Brooks: How to Choose the Right Book Idea

Do you have more than one book idea and you’re not sure where to start? Tune in while I help my talented friend Lindsley choose between three book ideas that are knocking at her door!Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 24min

The Difference Between a Celebrity Memoir and Yours (a casual review of Britney Spears’ new memoir)

While everyone deserves to tell their own story in their own words, the experience might be slightly different if you’re a celebrity than if you’re not someone who is regularly on the cover of tabloids. In this episode, I’ll share why that is; and exactly what you need to do to make your story interesting. I’ll also speak candidly about what I loved (and didn’t love) about Britney Spears’ new memoir.Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 43min

How to Get Published and Become a Career Author

Have you ever wondered how someone gets a book published? Although every author’s path is unique, In this episode I’ll share my own publishing journey from start to present-day. If you’ve ever considered writing a book, I hope you find my story inspiring. No matter how developed (or underdeveloped) your book idea is, I hope you’ll join me for the free workshop I mention at the end of this episode.    Sign up for the Writer’s Warmup HERE!Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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