Writer's Routine

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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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Cathy Hayward, author of 'The Secret of the Brighton House' - Multitasker discusses dual timelines, mining trauma, and the 5 AM Club

This week, we're chatting to Cathy Hayward. Cathy is busy. She runs an award-winning PR agency, bought a bookshop in... more

20 Dec 2024 · 46 minutes

Daniel Sellers, author of 'Murder on Skye' - Crime writer discusses a through schedule, writing 3 books a year, and the change that FINALLY got him published

Daniel Sellers is the bestselling author behind the 'Detective Lola Harris' series. Each involves a mysterious crime set across Scotland.... more

13 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes

Nayantara Roy, author of 'The Magnificent Ruins' - TV Executive and writer discusses comfortable sanctuaries, learning from your debut, and being influenced by culture

Nayantara Roy is a TV executive for the channel Starz over in Los Angeles, and now a published author. Her... more

06 Dec 2024 · 56 minutes

Niall Williams, author of 'Time of the Child' - Star of Irish Literature discusses what makes a good day, the perfect opening sentence, and why he keeps writing

This week, we're looking inside the writing routine of Niall Williams. He is an acclaimed Irish author whose evocative storytelling... more

29 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes

Steven Veerapen, author of the 'Anthony Blanke' series - Historical fiction author and academic discusses morbid curiosity, sparse writing environments, and Tudor love

This week, we chat to the historical fiction author and academic, Steven Veerapen. He's best known for his Anthony Blanke... more

22 Nov 2024 · 50 minutes

Alex Pavesi, author of 'Ink Ribbon Red' - Thriller writer discusses why his characters will do what he wants, the routine that finally got him published, and murder mysteries

Alex Pavesi spent a long time writing many debut novels. He would write a few thousands words, get struck by... more

08 Nov 2024 · 59 minutes

Sarah Easter Collins, author of 'Things Don't Break on their Own' - Author and painter discusses showing and not telling, poetry focusing prose, and bringing themes together

Sarah Easter Collins is an all-round creative. Alongside being a painter, she's just published her debut, 'Things Don't Break on... more

01 Nov 2024 · 47 minutes

Louise Swanson, author of 'Lights Out' - Award-winning author discusses pseudonyms, being strict, and improving through rejections

Louise Swanson is the pen-name of bestselling and award-winning author, Louise Beech. Louise has 8 novels out, a memoir, and... more

24 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes

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

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