Writer's Routine

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Writer's Routine

Dan Simpson

In every episode we look inside the daily diary of a writer, to peak at the secrets of their success. How do... more

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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

Milly Johnson, author of 'The Happiest Ever After' - Bestselling Romance Writer discusses keeping the concentration up, why greeting cards help novels, and how to keep the plates spinning

Milly Johnson is one of the top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK, with over 3 million sales in... more

08 Aug 2024 · 54 minutes

B.P. Walter, author of 'The Garden Party' - Crime writer discusses escaping and being distracted, publishing horror, and making characters nuanced

Crime writer B.P. Walter has always been around books. From beng submerged in reading growing up, to studying storytelling, to... more

01 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes

Amy Neff, author of 'The Days I Loved You Most' - Debut writer discusses spending 10 years with characters, getting over rejection, and why editing needs help

Amy Neff's new novel is 'The Days I Loved You Most'. It's taken 10 years to get to shelves. Amy... more

25 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes

Julietta Henderson, author of 'How to Get a Life' - Richard and Judy Book Club pick talks scattered scenes, finding the story thread, and why writing doesn't get any easier

Julietta Henderson's debut novel, 'The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman', was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick and sold... more

12 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes

Shaun Bythell, author of 'The Diary of a Bookseller' - Scotland's most famous bookseller discusses editing diaries, why everyone loves a bookshop, and style guides

Shaun Bythell runs 'The Bookshop' in Wigtown, it's Scotland's largest second-hand bookshop, and is now incredibly popular. Back in 2017, Shaun... more

13 Jun 2024 · 47 minutes

Jonny Sweet, author of 'The Kellerby Code' - Screenwriter and Author discusses jokes influencing novels, why guilt is useless, and dealing with praise

Jonny Sweet won the 'Best Newcomer' Prize at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, created a sketch group with 'The Inbetweeners'... more

30 May 2024 · 45 minutes

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