Write Your Story with Ally Fallon

MOLLY STILLMAN: How to Show Up on the Page (Despite Your Critics)

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, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Laugh-Ill-Cry-Forgetting/dp/1400243270">If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry</a> 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

We are all creating the stories of our lives each day. Sometimes it’s hard to believe in a happy ending when were in the middle of chaos – or to understand the transformation we are undergoing when we're being tested over and over again – but I believe we are all here to learn, grow, and discover more of who we are in this life and I want to help you do exactly that. Let’s uncover the meaning of our stories together. The stories we tell ourselves about our life matter – and only we have the power to edit, upgrade or re-write them altogether. Only we have the power to become the hero we want to be. Only we can change the narrative of the story we’re telling ourselves. If we’re sick of being the “girl who got dumped” or the “guy who lost his job” or the “villlan,” the “helper”, etc — what choice do we have? We get creative and we write a new story. As a bestselling author, I’ve learned the principals that make stories tick and I've taken many of my life stories and put them to paper. What I have learned is that stories have a lot to teach us about what matters in life; and that one of the most powerful things you can do to heal is to face your story head-on. To co-create the ending. To uncover the thread that holds the whole thing together. To become the hero you would want to see on the screen. I’ve taught many others how to do this and I want to share these insights with you, too. Everyone wants to make meaning of their story (me included) and it’s never too late. You can become a completely new person with a whole new story in just a few short years. So let’s go on this journey together. Come with me as we explore how to become our authentic selves and live our true stories. We’ll explore personal growth, self-help, psychology, spirituality, and so much more. It’s never too late to rewrite your story.