If English isn’t your first language, it’s easy to wonder whether people will trust your writing or take your ideas seriously. In this solo episode of The Author’s Edge, Allison Lane tackles that fear head-on and separates what’s real from what’s holding you back.

You’ll hear why perfect English isn’t the standard for credibility, how clarity builds trust faster than polish, and why non-native English speakers often have an advantage when it comes to writing. Allison also shares a simple, repeatable process for getting your ideas out of your head and onto the page without overthinking grammar or sounding like a textbook.

This episode is for experts, founders, and professionals who know they have something valuable to say but have been hesitating because English isn’t their first language.

In this episode, Allison covers:

• Why authority doesn’t come from perfect English, it comes from clarity
• How to use speaking instead of typing to capture your ideas
• A simple speak–shape–smooth workflow that keeps your voice intact

Action step:

Pick one question people ask you all the time. Record yourself answering it on your phone. Transcribe it, read it once for clarity, and share it. You don’t need perfection. You need a path from your voice to the page.

Get Allison's 7 Shifts to Build Your Authority free guide: https://lanelit.com/authority

Timestamps

• 00:00–00:40 — The fear behind writing in a second language
• 00:40–01:30 — Separating real concerns from fear
• 01:30–02:10 — Why authority isn’t an accent
• 02:10–02:55 — The speak–shape–smooth method
• 02:55–03:40 — Turning recordings into sections
• 03:40–04:20 — Editing for clarity instead of perfection
• 04:20–05:10 — How to test if your writing works
• 05:10–05:45 — Your next step and how to start today

If you know someone who’s been sitting on an important idea because English isn’t their first language, share this episode with them.

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