We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity and achievement that we have missed what creativity actually is, what it means, and why it matters? In this season of the podcast, I’ll ask those questions and more. I’ll find some answers, I’m sure, and leave others to a mystery I may never fully understand. I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride. In this week’s episode, I share two different approaches for getting unstuck and the second one might surprise you. If you’re feeling in the “muck” or like you could use a breakthrough, don’t miss this episode. Also, here’s a link to the whole poem I share in this episode: Aristotle by Billy Collins Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity and achievement that we have missed what creativity actually is, what it means, and why it matters? In this season of the podcast, I’ll ask those questions and more. I’ll find some answers, I’m sure, and leave others to a mystery I may never fully understand. I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride. In this week’s episode, I talk about what happens in the middle of the creative process when it looks like what you hoped to create, you may never create. Hopelessness. Despair. Existential dread. It’s quite the uplifting episode. But seriously. I hope you enjoy it and I hope it makes you feel just a little less crazy if you’ve found yourself losing hope. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity and achievement that we have missed what creativity actually is, what it means, and why it matters? In this season of the podcast, I’ll ask those questions and more. I’ll find some answers, I’m sure, and leave others to a mystery I may never fully understand. I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride. In today’s episode, I am talking about what role “miracles” plays in our creative work (creative work meaning: building a family, starting a business, creating community, solving problems) and reframe the idea of what a miracle is and what role we play in welcoming the miracle. If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for something spectacular to happen and feeling like it’s out of your hands, you don’t want to miss this episode. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity and achievement that we have missed what creativity actually is, what it means, and why it matters? In this season of the podcast, I’ll ask those questions and more. I’ll find some answers, I’m sure, and leave others to a mystery I may never fully understand. I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride. In today’s episode, I talk to my husband Matt about a creative project he’s been working on for four years that didn’t hasn’t gone the way he wanted. We talk about the bizarre mix of money and creativity, what failure has to teach us about success and how knowing your “why” trumps figuring out “how” to bring your vision to life. If you’ve ever failed at something that mattered to you — or if you haven’t even tried because you worried about failing — you don’t want to miss this episode. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity and achievement that we have missed what creativity actually is, what it means, and why it matters? In this season of the podcast, I’ll ask those questions and more. I’ll find some answers, I’m sure, and leave others to a mystery I may never fully understand. I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride. In today’s episode, I explore what it looks like to follow your impulses and share why I’m learning this is an essential element of creativity. “But what if my impulses are selfish? What if they are born from ego? What if they lead you down a dark path?” I’ll explore these questions and more. Whatever you call them — impulses, intuition, or that still, small voice — hearing and responding to that subtle knowing is one important key to creativity. Join me as I share my own experience of hearing and following my impulses. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity and achievement that we have missed what creativity actually is, what it means, and why it matters? In this season of the podcast, I’ll ask those questions and more. I’ll find some answers, I’m sure, and leave others to a mystery I may never fully understand. I hope you’ll come along with me for the ride. In today’s episode, I unpack the symbolism of the “blank page” and how when we set out to make something, we start with nothing. If creativity is about making something from nothing, then how we view emptiness, silence, boredom and the heavy feeling of “nothing to say” matters. If you’ve ever wanted to create something — a business, a family, a community, a way of life — but had no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the story you’re living in takes a turn you weren’t expecting, you have two options: accept the change and ride the wave, or fight the unfolding narrative at every turn. In this episode, I’ll share some ways I’m being asked to let go of the narrative I was trying to write and to step into a newer, more courageous version of myself. Listen to the end for a big announcement about what’s next for me and for this show! Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you ever wish you felt more like a “real” writer? Do you find yourself getting stuck on writing projects and you aren’t sure why? Maybe one of these three essential ingredients is missing from your life. On today’s episode I share three ingredients that will make you a better writer but that don’t get much airtime in publishing or writing circles. I also share an important announcement about the show. Don’t miss this important episode! Have something you’d love for me to cover / someone you want me to interview? Email me at mystory@writeyourstory.com Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do you know what your story is about? Mostly by wandering in circles around what it isn’t about. In this episode, I share more about a story I’m living in my life and show you my real-time process for digging out my controlling idea. Hint: I go through a huge lack of clarity before I find the one golden thread that holds it all together. The good news is that when you land on clarity in the story, you land on clarity in your spirit as well. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you’ve been writing for any amount of time, you’ve definitely encountered writer’s block. It’s a rite of passage and a ubiquitous experience for any writer. But have you considered that writer’s block might not be something you need to beat, overcome or even rise above? In this episode, I share my unique perspective on writer’s block and how it can give you access to more peace, abundance and joy in your life. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is inspiration a luxury? A privilege? Do we have to go without inspiration in times of war or chaos or change? Or, is inspiration an absolutely vital part of life? In this episode, I share why I think inspiration is essential to human existence and talk about the simple things we can do to stay inspired. How do you stay inspired? I’d love to hear from you. Write your list of 10 ways to stay inspired and tag me on Instagram! Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I’ve heard ads for courses that promise you can write a book in 30 days and I also meet authors who have been writing for 10 years. How long does it really take to write a book? In this episode, I give you the scoop and I’m certain the answer will surprise you. If you’ve always wanted to write a book, don’t put it off any longer. Write your book with me in 2024 and have a finished manuscript by Christmas! Click HERE for more info! Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I have talked around, but never directly shared, a massive change that’s taken place for me in the past few years. In this episode I want to come clean. This is the whole truth, as clearly as I can share it right now. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 miraculous and at times vaguely horrifying) reality. In today’s episode, I share more. Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 upgrade your story’s questions so that you can tell even more nourishing stories. I hope you enjoy! Kyle Cease: The Illusion of Money Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 MonthsSee 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 anybody else thinks. Audio Note: There are minor audio hiccups throughout, but this shouldn't stop you from enjoying this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Cait West. Instagram: @caitwestwrites Click HERE to visit Cait's website! HOST: Ally Fallon / @allyfallon / Allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.