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Writing in The House of Dreams: Unlock The Power of Your Unconscious Mind
In both writing and dream awareness, you have to learn how to relax the conscious, critical faculty in order to let the amazing stories and images that flow like an underground stream in the unconscious mind to emerge.
Written for both writers and dreamers, this guidebook, by seasoned author and teacher of creative writing and dreaming, Jenny Alexander, is packed with practical tips and exercises to help you
- enter the dream or 'writer's trance' at will, through intention and surrender
- explore the unique landscapes, themes and images of your personal unconscious
- increase your dream awareness to boost your writing
- use writing to deepen your understanding of dreams
- enter the mythic dimension, where 'big dreams' and bestsellers are born
"A fascinating mixture of handbook and autobiography. I learnt things, my mind was opened and it was a damn good read." - Nicola Morgan, author and public speaker
Note: This book was previously published as 'Writing in the House of Dreams: Creative adventures for Dreamers and Writers'
Written for both writers and dreamers, this guidebook, by seasoned author and teacher of creative writing and dreaming, Jenny Alexander, is packed with practical tips and exercises to help you
- enter the dream or 'writer's trance' at will, through intention and surrender
- explore the unique landscapes, themes and images of your personal unconscious
- increase your dream awareness to boost your writing
- use writing to deepen your understanding of dreams
- enter the mythic dimension, where 'big dreams' and bestsellers are born
"A fascinating mixture of handbook and autobiography. I learnt things, my mind was opened and it was a damn good read." - Nicola Morgan, author and public speaker
Note: This book was previously published as 'Writing in the House of Dreams: Creative adventures for Dreamers and Writers'
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306 pages, Paperback
Published September 11, 2017
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February 28, 2026
Writing in the House of Dreams is an insightful, hands-on guide for writers and dreamers seeking to tap into the unconscious mind. Jenny Alexander blends practical exercises with personal experience, making the techniques accessible without losing depth. The book encourages readers to embrace intuition, creativity, and the transformative potential of dreams in their writing practice.
What stands out most is the balance between structure and freedom. The exercises are actionable, yet the guidance invites experimentation and personal interpretation. Alexander’s approach makes complex psychological and creative concepts feel approachable, and her voice is warm, encouraging, and authentic. For audiobook listeners, the meditative and reflective quality of the content translates especially well, allowing the guidance to feel both instructive and immersive.
This is a resource that speaks to writers, creatives, and dream enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of their own imagination while exploring new pathways for storytelling.
What stands out most is the balance between structure and freedom. The exercises are actionable, yet the guidance invites experimentation and personal interpretation. Alexander’s approach makes complex psychological and creative concepts feel approachable, and her voice is warm, encouraging, and authentic. For audiobook listeners, the meditative and reflective quality of the content translates especially well, allowing the guidance to feel both instructive and immersive.
This is a resource that speaks to writers, creatives, and dream enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of their own imagination while exploring new pathways for storytelling.
July 4, 2025
An inspirational book which offers guidance both in exploring your imaginative and dream worlds through writing, and using those worlds to enhance your creativity. This book combines practical exercises with memoir, and is a thoroughly enjoyable read as well as a reference book packed with ideas to return to.
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