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

Listen for two questions you need to ask to find your voice, Don's tips and tricks on writing, and how words can help you navigate times of crisis. Donald Miller is the author of several best-selling books, including Building a Storybrand and his newest book Marketing Made Simple . He's also founder of Storybrand , a company dedicated to helping businesses clarify their message. Now is t...

This prompt helps us focus on the fact that we are co-creators of the positive (and there's a bonus writing tip!). Join thousands of others, creating positive change in their lives through writing: get free writing prompts in your inbox, every Monday: findyourvoice.com/prompts

A speaking career helps anyone who wants to be an author, refine their ideas, understand their audience, or grow a platform. Grant Baldwin, author of The Successful Speaker and founder of The Speaker Lab , shows us where to start when it comes to public speaking, demystifies the illusive speaking circuit, and leads us through what speaking has to teach us about writing (and, as a bonus, gives spea...

When it comes to self-improvement, it's easy to focus on what we want to change about ourselves. But what if we focused on our strengths? Research shows that consistent writing can improve your mood, reduce your anxiety and even improve your immune system by over 50%! Sign up for weekly prompts, delivered straight to your inbox, at FindYourVoice.com/prompts .

In Daring Greatly , Brené Brown says, “If you own the story, you get to write the ending.” What does it mean to “own” the story—and what is the cost of ignoring parts of ourselves?  Book Review Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown Mentioned: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown 

Writing helps us identify our coping mechanisms and honestly evaluate what helps and what absolutely does not (and Ally shares her number one stressor right now). Listen and write for 5-20 minutes. In this stressful season, sign up for GrowWrite , a 90-day program to help you grow through challenges by putting pen to paper.

Writing can impact your personal and professional life in ways you might not expect. Laura Youngkin is an entertainment producer, writer, creative consultant, and former Disney Imagineerwork. She shares how the practice of writing impacts, shapes, and transforms her life.  Ted Talk mentioned: Hardwired for story , Sarah-Jane “SJ” Murray, TEDxSanAntonio thebravemillennial.com twitter.com/llyoungkin

People say that roadblocks can become opportunities. But how does that happen? It’s not a flip of a switch. This episode provides a case study on how an obstacle at Find Your Voice, through an intentional shift in perspective, became an opportunity. Now, it’s your turn. GrowWrite , a 90-day program to help you grow through challenges by putting pen to paper: findyourvoice.com/growwrite

Healing takes time—it’s true. And yet, there are still ways we can help ourselves heal (and make more progress than we ever thought imaginable). Miles Adcox is a speaker, podcast host, business leader, and coach. He’s also the CEO of Onsite an internationally-known emotional wellness center that delivers life-changing personal growth workshops, founder of Inspire Nashville, a regular guest present...

What do we do to cope with stress? Writing helps us see clearly how we are responding to a crisis, and empowers us to make choices about what’s helpful and what’s not. Take a moment this week to tune in to your own pain and fear and imagine a new way ending. findyourvoice.com/prompts 

In the midst of kids going off to college and other chaos, Amy Brown read The Road Back to You —it turned out to be just what she needed to make personal changes, connect with others, and rediscover herself. Book Reviewed: The Road Back to You: an Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile Book mentioned: The Wisdom of the Enneagram

Anxiety is an incredibly normal part of life—a natural, biological response to danger. But in times of crisis, how do we keep our anxiety from hurting us more than it helps?

For Laura McKowen , writing, sobriety, and the life she always wanted are inextricably linked. Laura is a leading voice in the sobriety movement—she’s helped THOUSANDS on the road to healing through her writing, speaking and teaching, and especially through her newly released, thought-provoking memoir, We are the Luckiest . She opens up here on her own journey, and what role writing had along the...

It’s the age-old question: go with your head or your heart? In situations of love, work, and day-to-day life, we’re faced with this question all the time. Writing about it sheds light on the unexpected answer. Sign up for FREE weekly writing prompts . 

Anne Bogel , creator of The Modern Mrs. Darcy and podcast What Should I Read Next? , gets real about the wandering process of writing, what makes books different than other media, and why people still go to the library. Purchase her brand new book, Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life . 

Let’s talk about decision-making. What can we do to listen to our gut, prioritize what matters, and sort through the myriad of choices available to us instantly (seemingly from anywhere, on any device)? Mentioned in the episode: NY Times article: Do You Suffer from Decision Fatigue? 

Sometimes, we want to make life decisions which "break the mold." How do we find that confidence—and what happens when we take that leap of faith? Today's book recommendation is Elisabeth Eaves' Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents , a travel memoir, reviewed by Prepare to Publish alumni Emily Booth. Another travel memoir, Find Your Voice founder Allison Fallon's...

Write to reimagine what "success" might mean for you (and try this simple writing tip!). Join thousands of others, creating positive change in their lives through writing: get free writing prompts in your inbox, every Monday: findyourvoice.com/prompts

One writers's journey from blogging to published author and teacher. Emily P. Freeman, writer, podcast host and speaker, talks about the art and business writing: the tension between them, the importance of knowing the difference, and the power of combining the two. emilypfreeman.com hopewriters.com @emilypfreeman @thehopewriters Madeleine L'Engle - Walking on Water Parker J. Palmer -  L...

Ever think about how the people around you shape your life? Write to find out why your life looks the way it does, and to identify where you'd like to make some changes. findyourvoice.com/prompts

For Caleb Campbell, finding his voice meant leaving his career in the NFL to clean toilets in Canada. Now, Caleb is a professional speaker, life coach , and co-host of the podcast, Kara and Caleb: Live in the Questions Now , and he’s writing a book about his journey to accepting himself. Join us as we discuss writing, purpose, and what it means to start over, completely. calebcampbell.me @calebcam...

Can you name what you love about yourself? Writing empowers us to change what we  see in the mirror. Get free writing prompts in your inbox:  findyourvoice.com/prompts

Prepare to Publish alumni Brooke Johnson dives into a time in her life when she wasn't motivated to read—and the surprising book which brought her the words she needed to hear. Get your copy here: The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

For Mary Hyatt, Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly was a wake up call. What does it mean to live authentically? Now a guide for others on this journey, life coach and meditation teacher Mary Hyatt discusses practical steps to access your inner wisdom through writing, meditation, and small first steps towards a new story. Books mentioned in this episode:  Daring Greatly  Loveability by Robert Holden  Mor...

A practice of writing has more impact than you think . . . and you might be the one standing in your own way. Best-selling author and Find Your Voice founder Allison Fallon shares how she discovered the far-reaching influence of a writing practice and the story of when she first saw herself as a writer.