Famous Writing Routines

Uncovering the writing practices of authors past and present. 📝Weekly explorations of writing habits, rituals, and routines.

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Really enjoyed this read! Amazing writing @_WilliamRalston

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In August, I headed to Colombia to find out about the four missing children in the Amazon. Here’s what I found out — featuring fortune-tellers, ayahuasca rituals, a heroic dog, and more. https://t.co/SbfOrzM5uL Thanks to: @atavist @jonahogles @seywarddarby

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📚 Get inspired by @ElissaBassist in our candid interview!

Learn about her process for writing 'HYSTERICAL', and how she amplifies her voice in a culture that frequently mutes women. Valuable insights for writers at every stage!

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Interview with @JB_MacKinnon: “The best writing has a strong structure, but one that evokes deep feelings.”

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[McCormack Writing Center @mccormack_wc]

"I like that [my writing desk] is a usefully blank slate every time I sit down to it, that it makes room just for me and my attention to the work."

@JaymeRingleb author of poetry colleciton ✨ So Tall It Ends in Heaven talks to @writingroutine5 !

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[E.B. Boyd (Liza) @ebboyd]

Many thanks to Famous Writing Routines @writingroutine5 for featuring me on their stellar site. I shared a bit abt what it's like to cover Sillicon Valley, books I reco to writers, tips for new journos. (Also see a pic of my v. boring desk :) ) Enjoy!
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What's the most challenging part of the writing process for you? Is it coming up with ideas, getting started, or something else entirely? Let us know in the comments!

[Alice Jolly @JollyAlice]

Thanks @writingroutine5 for interviewing me. Such a great collection of interviews here. Interesting resource for aspiring writers, students, readers. #WritingCommunity #litfic #writinglife
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Do you have a writing buddy or support group? How do you stay accountable and motivated when it comes to writing? Share your tips and tricks with us!

[Helen Wan @helenwan1]

I enjoyed speaking with @writingroutine5 on making a creative life, writing while lawyering, & how The #PartnerTrack came to be. Interview w/ Helen Wan: “It came down to trusting myself that I could finish a novel.” https://t.co/RcpLNFrRyw #amwriting #amreading #writingcommunity

[Alison Moore @alimooreauthor]

A chat with @writingroutine5 about when, where and how I write (with evidence of two new stories on my suspiciously tidy desk) https://t.co/TNnjH3o9XF

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Are you a plotter or a pantser when it comes to writing? Do you prefer to plan everything out in advance or let the story unfold as you go? Join the debate in the comments!

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Are you a fan of writing in short bursts or long stretches? Do you prefer to write for hours at a time or take frequent breaks? Join the discussion in the comments!

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What's the most inspiring book you've ever read? Share its title and author with us and tell us why it made an impact on you. Let's start a book recommendation thread!

[Celadon Books @CeladonBooks]

"I am always at work on the next novel."

@writingroutine5 interviews Stephen Amidon about his new thriller, LOCUST LANE, his writing routine and writing space, and the process of adapting novels for film and theatre. https://t.co/zZgcKNJUl3 https://t.co/k4vsZpgkj3

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What's your favorite writing exercise or prompt? Do you have a go-to activity that helps you get the creative juices flowing? Share with us and inspire others!

[The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant @artswriters]

"I write for two reasons: one is to earn a living; two is total revenge on what you’re supposed to do with a life. Sometimes these overlap and often they don’t."

Elvia Wilk (@3LVVIA) speaks to @writingroutine5 about her writing routine: https://t.co/ZA8UMA0wQX

[Anthony Varallo @TheLines1979]

Glad to have the opportunity to talk about my writing process with ⁦@writingroutine5⁩. https://t.co/pqnKBqF2Ze

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What's your go-to writing tool? A pen and paper, a laptop, or something else entirely? Let us know in the comments and tell us why it works for you!