Write Your Story with Ally Fallon

Before I became an author, I used to fantasize about sitting in a coffee shop, light streaming in through the window, fingers posed effortlessly at the keys, struck with inspiration, writing chapter after chapter. I thought endless about how it would feel to hit the NYT Bestsellers list and be respected by my peers. Now that I’m an author, I’ve discovered a whole different (and better and more mir...

Stories follow questions. A popular question that drives many stories goes, “what happens next?” But no matter what question you ask at the beginning of your story, the reader (and you) will follow that question all the way until it gets an answer (questions are powerful motivators—your brain literally won’t give up until it gets to the conclusion!) In this week’s episode I share a simple way to u...

The New York Times says that 85% of Americans believe they have a book in them. But should everyone who wants to write a book actually do it? And if not, who shouldn’t write a book? In today’s episode, I’ll share my personal take on this statistic and on who should (and shouldn’t) write a book. My answer may surprise you. A Book In 6 Months See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had someone you respect critique your writing in an unhelpful way? Maybe they told you were “bad with grammar” or that you should stick to writing some other genre than the one you were currently practicing. On today’s episode, I talk to author Molly Stillman about her debut book, If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry and about how she learned to be fully herself on the page, despite what anybo...

Cait West is the author of a brand new book called RIFT: A Memoir of breaking away from Christian Patriarchy. On today’s episode, we talk about what it was like to write such an important and personal story, how she escaped the chaos and control of her upbringing, and how she’s used writing to live a more embodied and empowered existence. You don’t want to miss this beautiful conversation with Cai...

We all hope our story has a happy ending. So what do we do when our story ends in tragedy? How do you write a hopeful story when you don’t get the outcome you were expecting? In this episode, I share with you a difficult set of circumstances I’ve been navigating, and how I have made peace with an “ending” I didn’t choose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask for clarity, we say we want clarity, but when clarity tries to come, we also resist it. One of the reasons that clarity seems to elude us is that clarity is incredibly expensive . In today's episode, I’ll talk about what clarity costs us. What would you have to let go of in your life in order to find the clarity you’ve been craving? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you sometimes feel the tension between telling the truth about what happened to you and staying “positive”? Or maybe you’ve given up on staying positive altogether since your story includes tragedy or despair. In this episode, I come at this question head-on. I share an experience from my childhood that I’ve never talked about publicly before and discuss how I personally have used a tool like w...

In this episode, I share a highly practical real-life example of how I rewrote my story in real time. When I changed the way I was telling myself the story, I was able to reroute a travel experience from a frustrating and stressful one to one that was more peaceful and fun. I hope you find this story useful as you use the tools from my new book to shape your experience and rewrite your story.    P...

On today’s episode I talk with a dear friend and acclaimed writer Jonathan Merritt about the power of owning your story, about sharing your story even when it alienates you from your community and about his new beautiful children’s book called Me and My Guncle . If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to share the FULL, REAL you with the world, you aren’t going to want to miss this powerful...

When rewriting a story from your life, it can be tempting to skip over the parts that are challenging or uncomfortable. But rewriting a story isn’t about ignoring the truth. It’s about integrating the truth into a higher Truth. How do you access a higher, better truth when the details of your story are dark, heavy, uncomfortable or sad? In today’s episode I’ll share some tools that have been helpf...

Do you ever get the feeling like you’re telling the same story over and over again? The details may change (new boss, new partner, new hometown) but the cycle of the story stays the same. In today’s episode I talk about what to do when you seem to be stuck in the same frustrating story on repeat. I’ll share my own experience with finding myself in this rut and talk about how to move when you’re re...

On this week’s episode of the Write Your Story podcast, I’m sharing a vulnerable story that I’ve never shared before. This is a story about leaving an important part of myself behind—how I realized she was gone, how I went back to find her, and how I am integrating her into my life now so I can live the fullest, most authentic, version of myself today. I hope this story brings you some solidarity...

Do you ever have a hard time getting past the facts or details of your story to understand the deeper meaning of what took place? On this week’s episode I talk with psychic intuitive Amanda Reiger Green about how tools like numerology, astrology and even your own intuition can guide you to the deeper meaning that was always present in your story. For more on Amanda and her work, check out her podc...

There’s a story from my life that I don’t talk about much anymore. But on today’s episode I’m going there. And with a good reason. It’s the place where Write Your Story was born.  Don’t forget to pre-order your copy and get your $1800 bonuses. Go to: writeyourstory.com/book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, I’m sharing a BIG announcement about my latest book that comes out on May 7th. You don’t want to miss it (especially if you like free stuff). But the book is just one of three big things that are happening for me this week. Listen in and I’ll give you the dish on all three.  For more info, go to: writeyourstory.com/book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have a story you want to tell. But have you ever considered that maybe your body is telling another story entirely? Our bodies are constantly talking to us but we may not be that great at listening. In this interview, my friend and energy expert Elizabeth Bennett shares how we can become better listeners and students of our bodies so we can write and share the most true story possible.   For m...

Before your story ever inspires others, what if your story wants to inspire you ? In this episode with my friend and recording artist Thad Cockrell we have a life-changing conversation about what makes art worthwhile; and the posture that all artists must take if we’re going to share something meaningful with the world. Thad shares his unconventional approach to selling his music and what it’s tau...

On last week’s episode I talked about the power of quitting to completely change the way your story unfolds. This week I want to share something BIG I’m quitting as it relates to publishing—and that I believe you should quit, too. Hint: it won’t be what you expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 h...

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 star...

One of the most common questions I get asked goes something like this: are you still a Christian? I’ve been avoiding answering this question for years but today on the podcast I’m diving in head first to share about the evolution of my faith.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.