Neal (Neil) Allen
Former journalist and corporate executive who became a spiritual coach, author, and teacher focused on self-inquiry and the inner life. Coauthor with Anne Lamott of Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 2h 16min
Anne Lamott & Neal Allen
Anne Lamott, bestselling novelist behind Bird by Bird, joins Neal Allen, former journalist turned spiritual coach. They dig into how a writing guide became a creative duet. Expect lively talk on bad drafts, sharp sentences, strong verbs, cliches, editing, compassion on the page, and following intuition instead of outlines.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 5min
Strong Verbs And Hard Truths. Good Writing With Anne Lamott and Neal Allen
Anne Lamott, bestselling memoirist and warm writing teacher, and Neal Allen, spiritual coach and former journalist, discuss craft and courage. They debate strong verbs, complementary writing styles, trusting a single voice across genres, daily routines to tame the inner critic, and how to keep writing through dark times. Quick, candid, and practical.
