# Writer's Routine

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Official site: http://www.writersroutine.com
Author: Dan Simpson
Episodes: 412

## Resource

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.

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## Episodes
- [Cathy Bramley, author of 'Somewhere Only We Know' - Sunday Times Bestseller discusses inspiration from location, being particular, and embracing being an author](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/cathy-bramley-author-of-somewhere-only-we-know-sunday-times-bestseller-discusses-inspiration-from-location-being-particular-and-embracing-being-an-author) — 2026-07-09T23:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-07-02T23:30:00+00:00
- [Joseph Eckert, author of 'The Traveller' - Sci-fi writer discusses great hooks, 15 years of planning, and editorial push-back](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/joseph-eckert-author-of-the-traveller-sci-fi-writer-discusses-great-hooks-15-years-of-planning-and-editorial-push-back) — 2026-06-25T23:30:00+00:00
- [Foluso Agbaje, author of 'The Talk of the Party' - Thriller writer discusses writing in Dubai, worldwide influences, and her pursuit of perfection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/foluso-agbaje-author-of-the-talk-of-the-party-thriller-writer-discusses-writing-in-dubai-worldwide-influences-and-her-pursuit-of-perfection) — 2026-06-18T23:30:00+00:00
- [Sara Sheridan, author of 'The Jewel Keepers' - Book of the Year winner discusses treasure hunt thrillers, long lunches, and the role of a writer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/sara-sheridan-author-of-the-jewel-keepers-book-of-the-year-winner-discusses-treasure-hunt-thrillers-long-lunches-and-the-role-of-a-writer) — 2026-06-11T23:00:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-06-04T23:30:00+00:00
- [Kate Lord Brown, author of 'The Silver Thread' - Historical fiction bestseller talks about writing out of order, fact or fiction, and thorough research](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/kate-lord-brown-author-of-the-silver-thread-historical-fiction-bestseller-talks-about-writing-out-of-order-fact-or-fiction-and-thorough-research) — 2026-05-28T23:30:00+00:00
- [Lucy Ashe, author of 'The Model Patient' - Historical Thriller writer discusses finding control, why a book deal changes things, and unpacking therapy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/lucy-ashe-author-of-the-model-patient-historical-thriller-writer-discusses-finding-control-why-a-book-deal-changes-things-and-unpacking-therapy) — 2026-05-21T23:00:00+00:00
- [Deepa Anappara, author of 'The Last of Earth' - Multi-award-winner discusses dealing with success, writing by hand, and keeping track of characters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/deepa-anappara-author-of-the-last-of-earth-multi-award-winner-discusses-dealing-with-success-writing-by-hand-and-keeping-track-of-characters) — 2026-05-14T23:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-05-07T23:00:00+00:00
- [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'](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-04-30T23:00:00+00:00
- [Sarah Vaughan, author of 'Based on a True Story' - Bestselling writer discusses streaming success, a chaotic writing room, and realising you're too busy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/sarah-vaughan-author-of-based-on-a-true-story-bestselling-writer-discusses-streaming-success-a-chaotic-writing-room-and-realising-you-re-too-busy) — 2026-04-23T23:30:00+00:00
- [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?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-04-16T23:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-04-09T23:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-04-02T23:00:00+00:00
- [Jane Dougherty, author of 'Pasiphae' - Re-imagining Greek mythology, capturing a moment in poetry, and detaching from technology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/jane-dougherty-author-of-pasiphae-re-imagining-greek-mythology-capturing-a-moment-in-poetry-and-detaching-from-technology) — 2026-03-27T11:33:17+00:00
- [Carmel Harrington, author of 'The Nowhere Girls' - Bestselling writer discusses leaving it late, training to improve, and the novel that changed her planning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/carmel-harrington-author-of-the-nowhere-girls-bestselling-writer-discusses-leaving-it-late-training-to-improve-and-the-novel-that-changed-her-planning) — 2026-03-20T00:30:00+00:00
- [Kate Dramis, author of 'The Odds of You' - Romance writer discusses switching genre, writing sprints and dirty drafts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/kate-dramis-author-of-the-odds-of-you-romance-writer-discusses-switching-genre-writing-sprints-and-dirty-drafts) — 2026-03-13T00:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-03-06T00:19:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-02-27T00:30:00+00:00
- [Shen Tao, author of 'The Poet Empress' - Debut author discusses magical mystery, changing routines, and 9 failed manuscripts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/shen-tao-author-of-the-poet-empress-debut-author-discusses-magical-mystery-changing-routines-and-9-failed-manuscripts) — 2026-02-20T00:30:00+00:00
- [David Goodman, author of 'A Reluctant Spy' - Thriller writer discusses juggling projects, soft word-counts, and day-notes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/david-goodman-author-of-a-reluctant-spy-thriller-writer-discusses-juggling-projects-soft-word-counts-and-day-notes) — 2026-02-13T00:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-02-06T00:30:00+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/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) — 2026-01-30T00:30:00+00:00
- [Georgie Codd, author of 'Never Had a Dad' - Memoir writer discusses making people care, planning an adventure, and finding a father figure](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/georgie-codd-author-of-never-had-a-dad-memoir-writer-discusses-making-people-care-planning-an-adventure-and-finding-a-father-figure) — 2026-01-23T00:30:00+00:00
- [Sam Mills, author of 'The Watermark' - Speculative fiction author discusses playing with genre, switching projects, and teasing burnout](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writer-s-routine-435324/sam-mills-author-of-the-watermark-speculative-fiction-author-discusses-playing-with-genre-switching-projects-and-teasing-burnout) — 2026-01-16T00:30:00+00:00

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