Books About Writing by Allegra Huston and James Navé
Discover the Imaginative Storm Method
Want to try creative writing, but don’t know how to start?
The easy-to-follow Imaginative Storm method will have you surprising yourself in no time! Whether or not you aim to be “a writer,” creative writing stretches your imagination, hones your awareness, increases your self-confidence, and expands your range of possibility. Countless studies prove: it’s good for you!
The only writing guide that blends emotional depth with creative clarity
Inspiration meets practical advice in this compact powerhouse of writing prompts and insight into the writing process. You’ll explore narrative, character, and setting; you’ll strengthen your originality and your writing voice. And you’ll say goodbye to writer’s block forever.
A visual tool to kickstart your writing imagination—anywhere, anytime
50 provocative images drawn from our weekly Writing Circle, each one paired with 30 intriguing words and phrases contributed by our participants—plus, a short intro to the Imaginative Storm method. Great for solo practice, group writing, and classes. It’s all you need to start your own Imaginative Storm in-person workshop!
What Amazon Buyers Say
A selection of our amazing reviews
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“Loved this book! Loved it, loved it, loved it! There is great wisdom as well as practical advice in it. The prompts I found particularly helpful but also some questions I was asked to answer about the reason I write (or not). Excellent.”
— Victor Aral
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“Absolutely love the simple, easily accessible approach to "‘Write What You Don't Know.’ … Helped me make the leap from ‘I wish I was a better writer’ to "Wow, I just wrote that!" A great method for anyone learning to cultivate this rewarding talent or hobby!”
— Lindsay S.
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“Full of joy, humor, imagination, flashes of insight as well as much useful practical advice. ... if you write, this book will help you to keep writing by helping to stay more present, more aware of the moment, more trusting of the voice that is yours.”
— James Dwyer
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“A must for anyone who wants to become smitten with the creative process! Write What You Don’t Know has been my most trusty companion, coming back to it time and time again to open up my imagination and strengthen my craft."
— Lenny L.
Twice 5 Miles Guides: The Stuff Nobody Teaches You
Practical, effective books that fill the gaps most writing programs miss
“Deft, clear, and charming, without a wasted word. The series, which might as well be subtitled ‘things writers are too embarrassed to ask about,’ fills a tremendous need in the lives of those who still live and die by the book.”
— Jonathan Lethem, bestselling novelist and professor of creative writing, Pomona College
Editing is not just fixing—it’s developing, expanding, and empowering.
Written by veteran editor Allegra Huston, this guide reveals the human side of editing. Learn how to give and receive feedback, and make your writing as good as it can possibly be.
Turn your readings into unforgettable performances.
Most writers fear reading their work aloud. This clear, lively guide teaches you how to connect, engage, and make fans—whether you’re at an open mic or a stop on your book tour.
Speak clearly. Speak powerfully. Speak like yourself.
Whether you’re giving a wedding toast or a TEDx talk, TEDx coach Barrie Barton tells you all you need to know about crafting and delivering a memorable, meaningful speech—confidently and calmly.