Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested
Cathy Bramley, author of 'Somewhere Only We Know' - Sunday Times Bestseller discusses inspiration from location, being particular, and embracing being an author
- Duration seconds
- 3035
Podcast
Writer's Routine
- Author
- Dan Simpson
- Feed episode count
- 412
- Official site
- http://www.writersroutine.com
Summary
How 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, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested
Julie Owen Moylan, author of 'Elizabeth and Marilyn' - Historical fiction writer discusses thorough research, her path to publication, and remembering you've done the hard stuff before
- Duration seconds
- 2471
Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested
Joseph Eckert, author of 'The Traveller' - Sci-fi writer discusses great hooks, 15 years of planning, and editorial push-back
- Duration seconds
- 2974
Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested
Foluso Agbaje, author of 'The Talk of the Party' - Thriller writer discusses writing in Dubai, worldwide influences, and her pursuit of perfection
- Duration seconds
- 3033
Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested
Sara Sheridan, author of 'The Jewel Keepers' - Book of the Year winner discusses treasure hunt thrillers, long lunches, and the role of a writer
- Duration seconds
- 3138
Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested
Ollie George Clark, author of 'Youngest Faircrest and the Search for a Sorcerer’ - Award-winning writer discusses making reading accessible, why strict word-counts help the pace, and finding the audience
- Duration seconds
- 3833
May 28, 2026 · not_requested
Kate Lord Brown, author of 'The Silver Thread' - Historical fiction bestseller talks about writing out of order, fact or fiction, and thorough research
- Duration seconds
- 2862
May 21, 2026 · not_requested
Lucy Ashe, author of 'The Model Patient' - Historical Thriller writer discusses finding control, why a book deal changes things, and unpacking therapy
- Duration seconds
- 3607
May 14, 2026 · not_requested
Deepa Anappara, author of 'The Last of Earth' - Multi-award-winner discusses dealing with success, writing by hand, and keeping track of characters
- Duration seconds
- 3581
May 7, 2026 · not_requested
Liz Alterman, author of 'A Different Type of Poison' - Thriller writer discusses embracing the meta, always having a listen, and changing how you write depending on how it's read
- Duration seconds
- 3730
Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested
Mark Frost, co-creator of 'Twin Peaks' - Thriller author and screenwriter discusses working with David Lynch, super-agents, and his new novel, 'The Yankee Sphinx'
- Duration seconds
- 3815
Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested
Sarah Vaughan, author of 'Based on a True Story' - Bestselling writer discusses streaming success, a chaotic writing room, and realising you're too busy
- Duration seconds
- 3652
Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested
Annie Elliot, author of 'Mr & Mrs Charles Dickens: Her Story' - Knowing when you need to get words written, mining your own past, and was Charles Dickens a narcissist?
- Duration seconds
- 3607
Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested
Stig Abell, author of 'A Twist in the River' - Breakfast Show host discusses golden age crime fiction, why planning sets you up for failure, and why AI will kill culture
- Duration seconds
- 2823
Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested
Elle McNicoll, author of 'Unapologetic Love Story' - Carnegie Award nominated writer discusses making your book stand out, the importance of representation, and being full-time whilst never having time to write
- Duration seconds
- 3765
Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested
Jane Dougherty, author of 'Pasiphae' - Re-imagining Greek mythology, capturing a moment in poetry, and detaching from technology
- Duration seconds
- 3634
Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested
Carmel Harrington, author of 'The Nowhere Girls' - Bestselling writer discusses leaving it late, training to improve, and the novel that changed her planning
- Duration seconds
- 3263
Mar 13, 2026 · not_requested
Kate Dramis, author of 'The Odds of You' - Romance writer discusses switching genre, writing sprints and dirty drafts
- Duration seconds
- 3025
Mar 6, 2026 · not_requested
Farah Naz Rishi, author of 'The Flightless Birds of New Hope' - Bestselling writer discusses being genre-less, getting into character through voice, and calming anxiety
- Duration seconds
- 2970
Feb 27, 2026 · not_requested
Fergus Craig, author of 'I’m Not The Only Murderer In My Retirement Home' - Comedian discusses going viral, working on the mystery, and not needing to be funny
- Duration seconds
- 3837
Feb 20, 2026 · not_requested
Shen Tao, author of 'The Poet Empress' - Debut author discusses magical mystery, changing routines, and 9 failed manuscripts
- Duration seconds
- 2948
Feb 13, 2026 · not_requested
David Goodman, author of 'A Reluctant Spy' - Thriller writer discusses juggling projects, soft word-counts, and day-notes
- Duration seconds
- 3365
Feb 6, 2026 · not_requested
Sam Sedgman, author of 'The Galileo Heist' - Children's author discusses finding magic in the real world, being confident with curiosity, and getting it finished
- Duration seconds
- 3667
Jan 30, 2026 · not_requested
Sally-Anne Martyn, author of 'The Beauty Queen' - Creepy thriller writer discusses 5 am starts, trying to improve, and discovering the plot when the characters do
- Duration seconds
- 3261
Jan 23, 2026 · not_requested
Georgie Codd, author of 'Never Had a Dad' - Memoir writer discusses making people care, planning an adventure, and finding a father figure
- Duration seconds
- 3964
Jan 16, 2026 · not_requested
Sam Mills, author of 'The Watermark' - Speculative fiction author discusses playing with genre, switching projects, and teasing burnout
- Duration seconds
- 3392