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Writer's Routine
Writer's Routine
Dan Simpson

How do the best writers get to work?In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day.... more

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Episodes

Gareth Rubin, author of 'Holmes and Moriarty' - Mystery thriller writer discusses getting Sherlock Holmes right, playing with timelines, and getting bored of the craft

Gareth Rubin is back with one of the few Sherlock Holmes books officially authorised and certified by the Sir Arthur... more

17 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
Molly Green, author of 'Courage for the Cabinet Girl' - Wartime novelist discusses starting early, honouring women, and building a train carriage

Molly Green writes wartime novels that celebrate the women who stayed home and served their country. Her new novel is... more

10 Oct 2024 · 41 minutes
Jodi Picoult, author of 'By Any Other Name' - Forty million copy Bestseller discusses writing for therapy, forgetting your readers, and who Shakespeare really was

Jodi Picoult is one of the world's most successful authors. She's written over 30 books, been translated into 34 languages,... more

03 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
Ciar Byrne, author of 'A Deadly Discovery' - Gardening journalist and author discusses balancing work, starting early, and a strange path to publication

Ciar Byrne has worked as a journalist for 25 years, usually as a gardening journalist, she's written for The Independent,... more

26 Sep 2024 · 51 minutes
Jack Strange, author of 'Look Up, Handsome' - Rom-com author discusses finding the right genre, representation, and being inspired by Hallmark movies

Jack Strange's debut is 'Look Up, Handsome'. It's a festive rom-com about bookshop owner Quinn, who is trying to save... more

20 Sep 2024 · 50 minutes
Catherine Gray, author of 'Versions of a Girl' - Award-winning journalist talks switching to fiction, giving characters flexibility, and why taking a break from alcohol boosts creativity

Catherine Gray is an award-winning journalist who has written for The Guardian, Stylist, The Telegraph, Grazia, and many more. She's... more

12 Sep 2024 · 54 minutes
J.M. Hall, author of 'A Clock Stopped Dead' - Cosy Crime writer discusses working in long-hand, retirement changing things, and how working as a teacher helps tell stories

This week's guest is J.M. Hall, who has worked as a playwright, a primary school teacher, and is now a... more

05 Sep 2024 · 59 minutes
Santa Montefiore, author of 'The Deverill Chronicles' - World-renowned bestseller discusses finally finding success at home, getting it written before getting it right, and why she needs spirituality

This week, we're joined by Santa Montefiore. A bestselling author, published across the world, who has sold millions of copies... more

29 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
Alan Rhode, author of 'The Eagle and the Cockerel' - Journalist, Lawyer and Author discusses political thrillers, writing in a second language and why concentration is subjective

Alan Rhode is a busy man. Working as a lawyer, with a full family, he's recently self-published his first novel.... more

22 Aug 2024 · 49 minutes
Catherine Steadman, author of 'Look in the Mirror' - Actor turned bestselling thriller writer discusses career pivots, character nuances, and why word count doesn't matter

Catherine Steadman had a very successful acting career, starring in 'Downton Abbey', 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen', 'Fearless' and many... more

15 Aug 2024 · 46 minutes
Writer's Routine
Gareth Rubin, author of 'Holmes and Moriarty' - Mystery thriller writer discusses getting Sherlock Holmes right, playing with timelines, and getting bored of the craft
Writer's Routine