Courses & Books
Write with originality and passion
“Write What You Don’t Know” Audio Course
Your portable creative writing workshop
Looking to deepen your writing practice and break through creative blocks—in your own time, in your own way?
This 10-step audio course, based on our acclaimed book Write What You Don’t Know, teaches you to write with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional impact. Guided by writers and teachers Allegra Huston and James Navé, you’ll explore over 60 powerful prompts focused on topics including character, setting, narrative, and the deep heart of your story.
Listen in your car, on your walk, or while you sip your morning coffee. Each lesson is designed to unlock ideas, strengthen your voice, and keep you writing. Plus, you’ll have lifetime access, so you can return and get inspired all over again.
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“Quite a remarkable set of discussions. I have read your book but this adds so much more context and depth. I am enjoying it immensely. What a wonderful way to get the juices flowing!"
— Dan S., writer
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“Once I started, I was hooked. It joggles the imagination in a way that is not restrictive and so does not conform. It challenges me to stay creative and teaches me a new way to do that. I love how this course keeps my writing alive, fresh, and new.”
— Deborah W., writer
Online Video Courses
Learn right here on our website! In these courses, Allegra Huston and James Navé guide you with clarity and humor, as you discover the richness and fun of writing in the Imaginative Storm.
”Write What You Don’t Know”
The full course covers all the material in our book Write What You Don’t Know, in 10.5 hours of video. Purchase the first session and later sessions buffet-style, or dive in to the full course at a substantial discount!
“The Manageable Memoir”
Do you want to write a memoir, but feel overwhelmed by the size of the task? This short, 90-minute course will guide you in creating a short, emotionally powerful odyssey through the stories of your life.
Books to Move Your Writing Forward
Portable. Practical. Packed with insight and inspiration.
No fluff, just tools that work.
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!
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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 traditional 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, this book tells you all you need to know about crafting and delivering a memorable, meaningful speech—confidently and calmly.