Hi there,

We’ve all heard the advice: write what you know. But often, sticking to this can gum up your creative machinery. Join us this Wednesday for a Reedsy Live on writing what you do NOT know and see how it can unlock more original, emotionally resonant stories.

My guest is acclaimed author and memoirist Allegra Huston, who will show you how curiosity, imagination, and emotional truth can take your writing far beyond your personal experience. In this session, she’ll cover:

• Why “write what you know” can sometimes hold writers back
• How to draw on emotional truth rather than literal experience
• Techniques for writing convincingly about unfamiliar worlds
• How this approach can lead to more surprising, original work

Stick around for the live Q&A at the end — Allegra will be answering your questions about craft, process, and storytelling.