Interview with Talia Lakshmi Kolluri: “I write in the midst of whatever else I’m doing.”
Talia Lakshmi Kolluri is a mixed South Asian American writer from Northern California. Her debut collection of short…
by Famous Writing Routines April 28, 2023
by Famous Writing Routines April 28, 2023
Interview with Glenis Redmond: “I believe that poets are the canaries in the coal mine.”
Glenis Redmond is a poet and teaching artist based in Greenville, South Carolina. As the First Poet Laureate…
by Famous Writing Routines April 27, 2023
Interview with Jenny Sadre-Orafai: “I wanted the reader to feel a little dizzy and ungrounded.”
Jenny Sadre-Orafai is the author of Paper, Cotton, Leather, Malak, and Dear Outsiders and the co-author of Book…
by Famous Writing Routines April 26, 2023
Interview with Lauren Acampora: “We need Basquiat and Arbus just as we need Monet and Rembrandt.”
Lauren Acampora is an author, with three published books by Grove Atlantic, including The Hundred Waters, named one…
by Famous Writing Routines April 25, 2023
Interview with Jacinda Townsend: “Writing is a habit and talent is patience.”
Jacinda Townsend is an author from Southcentral Kentucky. After studying at Harvard and Duke Law School, she became…
by Famous Writing Routines April 24, 2023
Interview with E.B. Boyd: “A key part of great writing is actually cutting.”
E.B. Boyd is a writer and editor who likes to focus on covering women entrepreneurs. She previously covered…
by Famous Writing Routines April 21, 2023
Interview with Cleo Qian: “This belies how much rejection I have faced in proportion.”
Cleo Qian is a fiction writer and poet from California. She received her MFA from NYU. Her work…
by Famous Writing Routines April 20, 2023
Interview with Jayme Ringleb: “Most of my writing process isn’t with words on the page.”
Jayme Ringleb is a queer writer raised in the southern United States and northern Italy. Jayme’s debut poetry…
by Famous Writing Routines April 19, 2023
Interview with Caroline Cauchi Smailes: “The creative process results in a medium that best suits the narrative.”
Dr. Caroline Cauchi Smailes is a novelist, scriptwriter, and academic. Her debut novel, In Search of Adam, was…
by Famous Writing Routines April 18, 2023
Interview with Giannina Braschi: “The habits, the habitation, the routines give me security.”
Giannina Braschi is a celebrated Puerto Rican poet and author whose work spans across genres and languages. She…
by Famous Writing Routines April 17, 2023
Interview with Rhys Bowen: “I had constant interruptions when I was raising children.”
Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including The Victory Garden,…
by Famous Writing Routines April 14, 2023
Interview with Kip Wilson: “You never know when you’ll stumble upon the magic.”
Kip Wilson is the author of White Rose, a critically-acclaimed YA novel-in-verse about anti-Nazi political activist Sophie Scholl,…
by Famous Writing Routines April 13, 2023
Interview with Adam Braver: “I’ve written more than my share of terrible pages and stories.”
Adam Braver is the author of Mr. Lincoln’s Wars, Divine Sarah, Crows Over the Wheatfield, November 22, 1963,…
by Famous Writing Routines April 12, 2023
Interview with Iris Yamashita: “Weekends and holidays are writing days as well.”
Iris Yamashita is a screenwriter and author who grew up in Missouri, Hawaii, Guam, California, and Japan. Although…
by Famous Writing Routines April 11, 2023
Interview with Kiare Ladner: “Time spent thinking without producing words.”
Kiare Ladner is a London-based author who grew up in South Africa. As a child, she had a…
by Famous Writing Routines April 10, 2023
Interview with Kathy Gilsinan: “I was drawn to stories of individuals trying to fight impossible odds.”
Kathy Gilsinan is a contributing writer at the Atlantic, where she has reported on national security and contributed to its…
by Famous Writing Routines April 7, 2023
Interview with Angie Kang: “Sometimes when I’m struggling, I just don’t have much to say.”
Angie Kang is a Chinese-American artist & writer presently based in the Bay Area. Her work has appeared…
by Famous Writing Routines April 6, 2023
Interview with Cheri Lucas Rowlands: “I encourage writers to push back when they feel strongly about something.”
Cheri Lucas Rowlands is an editor with a wealth of experience in the world of storytelling. With over…
by Famous Writing Routines April 5, 2023
Interview with Jennie Nash: “To claim your voice, you have to do the work of pinning your ideas to the page.”
Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company that trains, certifies, and supports book…
by Famous Writing Routines April 4, 2023
Interview with Jeff VanderMeer: “Reward your imagination by taking it seriously and not shutting it down.”
Jeff VanderMeer’s NYT-bestselling Southern Reach trilogy has been translated into over 35 languages. The first novel, Annihilation, won the…
by Famous Writing Routines April 3, 2023
Interview with Kira Homsher: “I can’t get work done in ugly or bland environments.”
Kira K Homsher earned her MFA in Fiction at Virginia Tech, where she taught creative writing and composition.…
by Famous Writing Routines March 31, 2023
Interview with Shelley Parker-Chan: “Absorb the vibe through osmosis.”
Shelley Parker-Chan is an Asian-Australian former international development adviser who worked on human rights, gender equality and LGBTQ+…
by Famous Writing Routines March 30, 2023
Interview with Mike Sacks: “Working doesn’t necessarily have to be writing.”
Mike Sacks is an American author, humor writer, and magazine editor based in New York City. He has…
by Famous Writing Routines March 29, 2023
Interview with David Gardner: “I’m trying to spend as much time as possible with the subject.”
David Gardner is a writer and editor with extensive experience in the sports writing industry.
by Famous Writing Routines March 28, 2023
Interview with A.C. Wise: “Don’t be afraid to experiment and find out what works best for you.”
A.C. Wise is the author of the novels Wendy, Darling, and Hooked, along with the recent short story…
by Famous Writing Routines March 27, 2023
Interview with Sarah Monette: “There are some things about writing that I don’t think can be taught.”
Sarah Elizabeth Monette is an award-winning American novelist and short story author who writes primarily in the genres…
by Famous Writing Routines March 24, 2023
Interview with Chris Colin: “I wish I had a typical writing day.”
Chris Colin is a seasoned journalist, writer, and editor. He currently serves as senior producer for two podcasts…
by Famous Writing Routines March 23, 2023
Interview with Alison Moore: “I think it helps to see how things cross-pollinate.”
Alison Moore’s short stories have been included in Best British Short Stories and Best British Horror and broadcast on BBC Radio. They have…
by Famous Writing Routines March 21, 2023
Interview with Naeem Murr: “What you need as a writer, particularly of novels, is time.”
Naeem Murr, a dual US and UK citizen, is the author of three novels, The Boy, which was…
by Famous Writing Routines March 20, 2023
Interview with Rachel Dodes: “If you have to write, you cannot do anything else.”
Rachel Dodes is a freelance culture writer. She’s a regular contributor to Vanity Fair, and her work has…
by Famous Writing Routines March 17, 2023
Interview with Helen Wan: “It came down to trusting myself that I could finish a novel.”
Helen Wan is an attorney turned author, born in California and raised in Virginia. She holds degrees from…
by Famous Writing Routines March 17, 2023
Interview with Lydia Conklin: “I’m more interested in how weird reality can be.”
Lydia Conklin is an Assistant Professor of Fiction at Vanderbilt University. Previously they were the Helen Zell Visiting…
by Famous Writing Routines March 17, 2023
Interview with Samantha Hunt: “How fast can I run away from tech?”
Samantha Hunt is the author of The Dark Dark: Stories, and three novels. Mr. Splitfoot is a ghost…
by Famous Writing Routines March 17, 2023
Interview with Alice Jolly: “It may not be possible to write a novel and have a tidy house.”
Alice Jolly is a novelist and playwright. Her fourth novel Mary Ann Sate, Imbecile was runner up for…
by Famous Writing Routines March 17, 2023
Interview with Elon Green: “Just look for great stories and interesting people.”
Elon Green is a writer and author known for his work in true crime. He has contributed to…
by Famous Writing Routines March 16, 2023
Interview with Karen Lee Boren: “It’s just a privilege to get to do this work.”
Karen Lee Boren writes fiction and nonfiction. Her novel, Girls in Peril, was the premier publication for the…
by Famous Writing Routines March 15, 2023
Interview with Dan Ozzi: “It feels great to push your brain to its limits like that.”
Dan Ozzi is a Los Angeles-based writer. He is the author of the bestselling book SELLOUT: The Major…
by Famous Writing Routines March 14, 2023
Interview with David A. Graham: “Striking the right balance is a work in progress.”
David A. Graham is a journalist based in Durham, North Carolina. He is a staff writer at The…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Michael Hingston: “A ramshackle approach for a ramshackle subject.”
Michael Hingston is an author and publisher in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has written several books, including Try…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Willy Vlautin: “In writing, you take a wrong turn and a year of work goes by.”
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Willy Vlautin is the author of six novels and is the founder…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Kit Alloway: “Schedule writing time into your calendar, and keep that commitment.”
Kit Alloway is a young adult author and teacher based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. With three published YA…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Joseph Fasano: “I like to carry them with me in my mind.”
Joseph Fasano is an author, poet, and educator who began his academic career with studies in mathematics and…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Craig Johnson: “I think it’s important for a writer to know themselves.”
Craig Johnson is an American author best-known for his mystery novels, particularly the Sheriff Walt Longmire series set…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Emanuel Xavier: “The right setting helps unleash your emotions.”
Emanuel Xavier is a poet, spoken word artist, author, editor, and LGBTQ activist born and raised in Brooklyn.…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Ariel Aberg-Riger: “Your time is more condensed when you’re a parent.”
Ariel Aberg-Riger is a self-taught artist whose work has been featured in gallery shows, magazines, newspapers, apps, plates,…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023