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Allegra Huston

What happens to our writing when we begin with an I-don’t-know mindset? Our work becomes more loose, more fresh, more playful, more true. We speak with authors and teachers James Navé and Allegra Huston about their book Write What You Don’t Know: 10 Steps to Writing with Confidence, Energy, and Flow. It’s a practical and fun episode with many tips for escaping the rational mind and allowing your imagination to take the lead. Allegra Huston and James Navé are co-founders of Imaginative Storm Writing Workshops and the publishing company Twice 5 Miles. They have been teaching multi-day and single-day writing workshops together and separately for over 20 years. For five years they taught a creativity retreat for screenwriting students at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and both have also taught for the University of Oklahoma OSLEP program. jamesnave.comimaginativestorm.com Instagram: @imaginativestorm    allegrahuston.com Facebook: Imaginative StormLinkedIn: Imaginative Storm Youtube: youtube.com/@imaginativestorm  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

What happens to our writing when we begin with an I-don’t-know mindset? Our work becomes more loose, more fresh, more playful, more true. We speak with authors and teachers James Navé and Allegra Huston about their book Write What You Don’t Know: 10 Steps to Writing with Confidence, Energy, and Flow. It’s a practical and fun episode with many tips for escaping the rational mind and allowing your imagination to take the lead. <a href="https://allegrahuston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allegra Huston</a> and<a href="https://www.jamesnave.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> James Navé</a> are co-founders of<a href="https://www.imaginativestorm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Imaginative Storm Writing Workshops</a> and the publishing company Twice 5 Miles. They have been teaching multi-day and single-day writing workshops together and separately for over 20 years. For five years they taught a creativity retreat for screenwriting students at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and both have also taught for the University of Oklahoma OSLEP program. <a href="http://jamesnave.comimaginativestorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jamesnave.comimaginativestorm.com</a> Instagram: @imaginativestorm <a href="http://allegrahuston.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">allegrahuston.com</a> Facebook: Imaginative StormLinkedIn: Imaginative Storm Youtube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@imaginativestorm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/@imaginativestorm</a> This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://emergingform.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emergingform.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Episode 90: Write What You Don’t Know with James Navé and Allegra Huston

Dangling: This poem was inspired by the photo I took (iPhone 13 Pro Max) of one of the lead dancers after the opening night of a modern ballet by Carlo Calma titled ‘Diyosa’ an adaptation of  Philippine Mythology’s gods and goddesses alive in nature. Dangling a poem by James NavéWhen you dangle, do you barely belong or dangle larger-than-life? "May I have this dance?"  Magic words to shy people in large rooms who officially say they want you to ignore them, but like snowdrops on steady gaze days, I'll bet shy people love to dance. Can we open our wings in the longing mist? Listen, do you hear the sea off the Irish coast? There are no cracks in the third position. The night belongs to those blue dreams sky danglers know in the moments when twists and spins become longand lines make circles in the laughing air. From the Program "Carlo Calma’s 'Diyosa' is a full- length contemporary ballet adaptation of Philippine Mythology’s gods and goddesses alive in nature. This Ballet Philippines' world premiere is a story about fantasy set in a dreamy, mythical world but rooted in strong Filipino culture and heritage and even a bit of Pinoy humor. To be relevant with the times and to empower future generations, (generations a hundred years from now, in fact), the ethos of sustainability will be a focus, sending a clear message about climate change and its effects on the world. Fun and entertaining, with eclectic god characters, it will fuse fashion, art, music, and architecture with the magicalpower of dance.”

Dangling: This poem was inspired by the photo I took (iPhone 13 Pro Max) of one of the lead dancers after the opening night of a modern ballet by Carlo Calma titled ‘Diyosa’ an adaptation of Philippine Mythology’s gods and goddesses alive in nature. Dangling a poem by James Navé When you dangle, do you barely belong or dangle larger-than-life? "May I have this dance?" Magic words to shy people in large rooms who officially say they want you to ignore them, but like snowdrops on steady gaze days, I'll bet shy people love to dance. Can we open our wings in the longing mist? Listen, do you hear the sea off the Irish coast? There are no cracks in the third position. The night belongs to those blue dreams sky danglers know in the moments when twists and spins become long and lines make circles in the laughing air. From the Program "Carlo Calma’s 'Diyosa' is a full- length contemporary ballet adaptation of Philippine Mythology’s gods and goddesses alive in nature. This Ballet Philippines' world premiere is a story about fantasy set in a dreamy, mythical world but rooted in strong Filipino culture and heritage and even a bit of Pinoy humor. To be relevant with the times and to empower future generations, (generations a hundred years from now, in fact), the ethos of sustainability will be a focus, sending a clear message about climate change and its effects on the world. Fun and entertaining, with eclectic god characters, it will fuse fashion, art, music, and architecture with the magicalpower of dance.”

Dangling: A poem by James Navé

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. James Navé here, and on this week's episode, I will be delving into the topic of practice. Have you ever considered how practice forms the foundation of every skill you possess? When someone says, "I practice law or medicine," we understand the importance of repeated effort and dedication in honing these skills. However, we rarely hear someone say, "I practice plumbing," "I practice truck driving," or "I practice flying an airplane." Instead, we hear, "I am a plumber," "I am a truck driver," or "I am a pilot." In this podcast, I will use an example from the 80s of running a health food store in Asheville, North Carolina, to explore the concept of practice concerning different disciplines such as making pizzas, writing poetry, playing guitar, and writing. Practice is crucial in achieving what you must do, what you have to do, and what you want to do. Join me as I dive deeper into this idea and explore its significance in our lives. Enjoy the show!

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. James Navé here, and on this week's episode, I will be delving into the topic of practice. Have you ever considered how practice forms the foundation of every skill you possess? When someone says, "I practice law or medicine," we understand the importance of repeated effort and dedication in honing these skills. However, we rarely hear someone say, "I practice plumbing," "I practice truck driving," or "I practice flying an airplane." Instead, we hear, "I am a plumber," "I am a truck driver," or "I am a pilot." In this podcast, I will use an example from the 80s of running a health food store in Asheville, North Carolina, to explore the concept of practice concerning different disciplines such as making pizzas, writing poetry, playing guitar, and writing. Practice is crucial in achieving what you must do, what you have to do, and what you want to do. Join me as I dive deeper into this idea and explore its significance in our lives. Enjoy the show!