In this episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to my friend, student, and fellow author, Anne Beall. Anne's impressive career includes being featured in major publications like People Magazine and the Chicago Tribune and founding the Chicago Story Press. Together, we dive into the crucial role of storytelling and how it helps us navigate, understand, and connect with the world around us. Anne shares her journey in creating Chicago Story Press, an online literary journal that preserves and publishes compelling narratives from a variety of authors.We also explore the intricate relationship between story and voice, and Anne offers valuable advice on overcoming writer's block, perfecting your narrative, and ensuring your story captivates readers from the get-go. Join us to gain insights about the art of storytelling and how it’s intertwined with finding your unique voice.Key Topics:We navigate the world through storiesThe founding of Chicago Story Press in honor of Anne’s late friend, to share his storiesFinding stories that have a unique POV and get to the heart of a problemWhat does story have to do with voice?Finding your voice is about finding your storyOur voice can change and evolve depending on the type of story we’re trying to tellDon’t overthink, just write and let the words flowTaking time away from your writing and looking at it with fresh eyesSometimes a story isn’t ready to be toldEditing exists for a reasonGetting right into the action of your storyWorry less about how you sound and focus on being true to yourselfAnne Beall’s works and meditationsConnect with Anne online:Websites: https://chicagostorypress.com/https://annebeall.com/Books: https://www.amazon.com.mx/stores/author/B00MDBTDJSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.beall/Find more from Jill: Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.thewritersrefuge.com/ Writing Coaching Programs: https://www.thewritersrefuge.com/coaching Sign up for my free 3x weekly writing session: write to [email protected] for ZOOM info Special thanks to LVDY for allowing us to use their song, Saltwater, in the intro and outro of the podcast!

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