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
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
Interview with Kathleen J. Woods: “It is always possible to feel utterly consumed by craft.”
Kathleen J. Woods is the author of the pornographic novel White Wedding, published by University of Alabama Press…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Johannes Göransson: “I always took my own path to and through poetry.”
Johannes Göransson is the author of nine books of poetry and criticism, most recently Summer, and is the…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Edgar Gomez: “Write as much as I can, wherever I can.”
Edgar Gomez is a Florida-born writer with roots in Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. A graduate of University of…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Jennifer Louden: “I am almost as much a teacher as I am a writer.”
Jennifer Louden has published nine books with almost a million copies in print in 9 languages. She has…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with David Maraniss: “I try to stop writing when I know what comes next.”
David Maraniss is a New York Times best-selling author, fellow of the Society of American Historians, and visiting…
by Famous Writing Routines March 13, 2023
Interview with Sarah Hepola: “I have to take a nap somewhere in there.”
Sarah Hepola is a bestselling author and essayist. Her book, Blackout, was well received, and she has had…
by Famous Writing Routines March 12, 2023
Interview with Lisa See: “The writing is the shortest part of the process.”
Lisa See is a New York Times bestselling author of several novels including The Island of Sea Women…
by Famous Writing Routines March 11, 2023
Interview with Meaghan Wilson Anastasios: “If you want something done, ask a busy woman.”
Meaghan Wilson Anastasios is an author and journalist with a background in archaeology, art history and cultural economics.…
by Famous Writing Routines March 10, 2023
Interview with Leah Sottile: “I just write better when it’s dark outside.”
Leah Sottile is the author of When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and a…
by Famous Writing Routines March 9, 2023
Interview with Stephen Amidon: “I am always at work on the next novel.”
Stephen Amidon is an American author who was born in Chicago and grew up on the East Coast.…
by Famous Writing Routines March 8, 2023
Interview with Martin Riker: “I think of teaching and writing as equal parts of my life.”
Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, Martin Riker began his professional career as a musician, playing piano and…
by Famous Writing Routines March 7, 2023
Interview with J. Ryan Stradal: “I’ve learned to give up the idea of perfection in favor of preferences.”
J. Ryan Stradal is a novelist from Southern Minnesota, where he grew up in the town of Hastings.…
by Famous Writing Routines March 6, 2023
Interview with Anthony Varallo: “I can feel okay about writing 400 words and calling it a day.”
Anthony Varallo is the author of a novel, The Lines, as well as four short story collections: Everyone Was There, winner…
by Famous Writing Routines March 5, 2023
Interview with Mitchell Zuckoff: “I apply the lessons of Spotlight to every book I write.”
Mitchell Zuckoff is the bestselling author of eight works of nonfiction, including the #1 New York Times bestseller…
by Famous Writing Routines March 4, 2023