Ep 307: Writers start as readers

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 November 2021

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

If you've ever dreamed about becoming a writer, you're not alone. Writers begin as readers, after all, whether they're grounded in a love of memoir, fantasy, or any other genre on the shelf. Today's guest has built a career around coaching people from all backgrounds to embrace the joy of writing. Allison Fallon (Ally) is a Nashville-based writing coach and author of The Power of Writing it Down. She's seen firsthand the benefits that people experience when they begin to write, whether it's in a personal journal or a draft of a future publication. Ally's also a lifelong reader who has struggled to find as much time to read as she'd like since starting a family. Join Anne and Ally today in a conversation about how writing impacts us, the power of reading to transform us, and our shared appreciation for stories about complex human relationships. Anne has a few suggestions to help Ally re-discover her reading rhythm, and recommends some lyrical stories that we hope she'll love. Connect with Ally at her website or on Instagram @allyfallon. Listen in and see the full list of titles discussed today at our website: whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/307. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Even the writers who you read and love say to themselves while they're writing their book,
0:06.7	this is stupid no one wants to read this.
0:12.3	Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogel and this is What Should I Read Next, episode 307.
0:18.0	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.
0:22.7	What Should I Read Next?
0:24.8	We don't get bossing on the show.
0:26.4	What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.
0:31.1	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.
0:38.8	Readers, if you're looking for a perfect gift for the reader in your life,
0:42.0	you've got to check out my new reading journal, My Reading Life.
0:45.6	Pro tip, you can gift it to yourself.
0:47.9	It's a beautifully designed, totally giftable book packed, covered a cover with resources
0:52.1	to bring more joy into your reading experience, from reading lists that encourage discovery
0:57.0	to a 2B red list that feels both functional and achievable.
1:00.7	To hear more about book journaling and my new reading journal specifically,
1:04.2	be sure to give a listen to episode 305.
1:07.1	It's called Read Yourself Like A Book.
1:09.6	And if you've got my reading life on your wish list this season,
1:13.0	don't delay.
1:14.0	My book, Like So Many Others, is definitely impacted by the ongoing supply chain issues.
1:18.8	By publisher Justin for me that, despite their best efforts, they are out of stock
1:23.3	at the publisher on My Reading Life.
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