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home of the 90-day novel

Story is not a formula. Yet it is frequently taught as such by story analysts, who may excel at deconstructing stories, but fail at articulating the mysterious process of story creation.

This leaves writers with an unfinished story and a bad taste in their mouth. Stories are about the human spirit. Studying the disparate aspects of a classic does not confer onto the reader the magic that went into making it.

My 90-Day Method is not about figuring out your story, but connecting an ineffable impulse to a framework that makes your personal experience universal. My method celebrates your joy, curiosity, and uniqueness. Workshops are a space where all stories are supported and encouraged, and where we are always staying open to the possibility for magic. I hope to see you there.

upcoming workshops

Join the 80,000+ writers

who have taken the

90-day journey

what writers are saying

“I went $64,000 in debt for my MFA in creative writing. After taking The 90-Day Novel® workshop, I wonder why.”

Frank B. Wilderson III

Winner of The American Book Award for his memoir, Incognegro

“Alan Watt’s The 90-Day Novel® is a treasure trove of insight, not only for beginners or aspiring writers but for grizzled old-timers like myself, who can profit, always, from revisiting the fundamentals and First Principles of the writer’s calling. Two thumbs up!”

Steven Pressfield

Bestselling Author of The War of Art

“I already had an MFA and I teach and direct a college creative writing program, but I really didn’t have an organic understanding of story. Al’s ability to merge intuition and structure is unique and invaluable. I was able to work through my outline-phobia because of the way he approached structure as a holistic approach, rather than a rigid box. Al encourages the writer to live within the questions of the story, not the answers.”

Laraine Herring

Author of Gathering Lights, Winner of the Barbara Deming Award for Women

“I cannot recommend Al highly enough. He’s my guy. If you take your career seriously, make him yours.”

Jessica Sharzer

Screenwriter, A Simple Favor and co-exec producer of American Horror Story

“Alan is a master archer. His Socratic questions are like arrows aimed at a bullseye. He has an intuitive sense for where a given piece of writing is asking for deeper attention and curiosity. I have an MFA and have taught creative writing for many years. I find his approach unlike any I have previously encountered. In every workshop he asks illuminating questions born of insight and compassion. Working with him for over a year has sharpened my clarity and given new shape and momentum to my work.”

Tess Callahan

Author of April & Oliver and Dawnland

“Al’s 90-Day Novel® is the best workshop I’ve ever taken. Writing has become a daily practice.”

Jennifer L. Scott

New York Times bestselling author of Lessons From Madame Chic

“I sold my novel, Radiant Shimmering Light, to HarperCollins Canada a few weeks after I finished the 90-Day Novel and 90-Day Rewrite. It’s now been published in four countries and optioned for a TV series. The 90 Day method is compassionate, sane, and leaves space for mystery (which I love).”

Sarah Selecky

Author of Radiant Shimmering Light, HarperCollins

“Al is not only a brilliant writing teacher, but a spiritual guide and that is what sets him apart from any other writing teacher. It would have taken me years to gain the understanding that my sessions with Al have given me.”

Sophie Uliano

Bestselling Author of Gorgeously Green, (Harper Collins) …as seen on Oprah

“Al Watt’s help, guidance and direction is the reason I was able to write, finish and publish my first book, The Three Mantras. His workshop covered everything I needed to become a first time author. His encouragement and support helped me overcome my insecurities of not being a writer by nature and he laid out a simple plan for how I could compose and write my novel. I can’t recommend Al enough to anyone who is interested in writing a novel, screenplay or short story.”