Writer's Routine
Dan SimpsonHow do the best writers get to work?
In every episode, we'll chat to an author about their writing 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, a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 412 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesArtsLeisureBooks | |||
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Cathy Bramley has published 18 novels, and sold over 2 million of them. Since her debut in 2015, it's taken a while to finalise she is actually an author. Cathy writes light-hearted romantic uplit, often focused on ordinary women doing extraordinary ... more
Julie Owen Moylan's debut novel, 'That Green Eyed Girl', was a Waterstones' Welsh Book of the Month and a runner up for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize. She followed that up with '73 Dove Street' and 'Circus of Mirrors'. Her short film, 'Baby Cakes', ... more
This week, we're chatting to Joseph Eckert whose debut novel has been 15 years in the making, and almost took him to Hollywood.
It's an incredible hook, about Scott Treder who finds himself thrown forwards in time by a day. Then by 2 days. Then 4, 8... more
This week, we chat to Foluso Agbaje. Her debut, 'The Parlour Wife', was published to widespread acclaim in 2024.
She's following it up with 'The Talk of the Party'. It tells the story of a 60th Birthday Party, the envy of Lagos. However, the dream ... more
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- Excellent podcast!
Just discovered your podcast and find it entertaining, helpful and inspiring. Thanks for the interesting podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Wendybx
United States3 days ago - Amazing
This podcast is the best I’ve found on this topic by far. Dan’s interviews are well structured and there’s always nuggets of inspiration from the writers and often really helpful tips. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5css2493
United Kingdom2 months ago - Stokes the fire for writing!
Dan’s podcast provides a wealth of inspiration and encouragement. To paraphrase David Goodman from a recent episode: ‘Just get started typing ten words. Almost any ten words, as they will impel you forward and very soon it will be one hundred, and so on.’ Dan’s podcast provides a comforting insight into the isolative existence of a writer’ routine in a most helpful and reassuring way. Hearing all the different but similar accounts of authors going about their process opens the way for me to feel... more
Apple Podcasts5PoparhinoUnited States5 months ago - Bad host
Dan has a habit of being condescending and judgy with his questions to authors. It’s pretty obvious when he starts each question with “now I’m not trying to judge…” for someone who doesn’t have any books he has a lot of opinions about real author’s work ethics
Apple Podcasts2audduplUnited States8 months ago - Perfect for MFA students
Anyone in an MFA program or any kind of creative writing program or job should listen to this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5NorsefortressUnited States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #52 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #155 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #45 | United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #123 | United Kingdom/Arts |
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What is Writer's Routine about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A long-running writing-focused interview series that pulls back the curtain on authors' daily writing habits, spaces, and routines. Episodes typically explore where and when guests write, how they plan and structure work, and the rituals that help them produce fiction and non-fiction, from longhand note-taking to sprinting word count. Across guests, a recurring thread is balancing day jobs, family, and creative projects, with many sharing practical tips on environment, time management, and responding to feedback. A stand-out aspect is the emphasis on authentic, craft-forward conversations rather than hype, making it useful for aspiring writers, editors, and publishers looking for real-world process insights and sponsorship-friendly storytel... more
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Recent guests on Writer's Routine include:
1. Joseph Eckert
2. Foluso Agbaje
3. Sara Sheridan
4. Ollie George Clark
5. Kate Lord Brown
6. Lucy Ashe
7. Deepa Anappara
8. Liz Alterman
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