Writer's Routine

A podcast by Dan Simpson - Fridays

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334 Episodes

  1. Harriet Tyce - Debut novelist talks learning to write, being inspired by work, and genre-fiction.

    Published: 3/8/2019
  2. WORLD BOOK DAY SPECIAL - Routines and advice from some of the best crime, thriller, romance, fantasy and non-fiction authors around.

    Published: 3/7/2019
  3. Nuala Ellwood - Critically-acclaimed author talks the difficult second novel, creativity in motherhood and Virginia Woolf.

    Published: 3/1/2019
  4. Susan Lewis - Prolific author talks planning, crossing genre and new novel 'One Minute Later'

    Published: 2/22/2019
  5. Fiona Barton - Journalist turned Psychological Thriller author talks new book 'The Suspect', the perfect time to write and when to plan.

    Published: 2/8/2019
  6. Bridget Collins - Author of 'The Binding' talks about her critically acclaimed adult debut, why planning is overrated and why she finally had to tell this story.

    Published: 1/17/2019
  7. James Oswald - Author of 'No Time to Cry' talks sheep-farming by day and crime writing by night, also why planning is overrated and how important a name can be.

    Published: 12/21/2018
  8. Tim Marshall - 'Prisoners of Geography' author and Diplomatic Editor talks planning, accessibility and Geopolitics.

    Published: 12/14/2018
  9. Liz Nugent - Irish Book Award winner on new novel 'Skin Deep', vital characterisation and how to push through a difficult start.

    Published: 11/29/2018
  10. Ben Schott - Creator of the world famous 'Almanac and Miscellanies' on his debut novel, diving into the world of Wodehouse and the imperfect writing routine.

    Published: 11/23/2018
  11. Cecelia Ahern - Author of 'P.S. I Love You', talks about her new book 'Roar', where she writes and what it's like to have sold 25 million books.

    Published: 11/16/2018
  12. E. Foley and B. Coates, authors of 'What Would Boudicca Do?' - The editors and writers talk nasty women, critiquing each other, and writing to Disney.

    Published: 11/8/2018
  13. Sir Ian Rankin, author of 22 'Detective John Rebus' novels - One of UK's bestselling authors chats about Edinburgh, writing quickly and surprise endings.

    Published: 11/1/2018
  14. Gabriel Tallent, author of best-selling 'My Absolute Darling' - Critically acclaimed writer chats character development, plot structure and the right to tell stories.

    Published: 9/26/2018
  15. Keith Anthony, author of 'Times and Places' - A literary, observational, dramatic comedy. A daily ritual with guitars, immersion and silent retreats.

    Published: 9/13/2018
  16. Eve Makis & Anthony Cropper - Writer's Routine #38

    Published: 7/27/2018
  17. Jaqcui Rose - Writer's Routine #37

    Published: 7/19/2018
  18. J.H. Tepley - Writer's Routine #36

    Published: 7/6/2018
  19. Garrard Conley - Writer's Routine #35

    Published: 6/22/2018
  20. Marianne Kavanagh - Writer's Routine #34

    Published: 6/14/2018

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How do the best writers get to work?In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.