The Real Writing Process
Interviews with award winning writers as well as emerging talent on how they manage their day to day process of writing for a living. Hear how the professionals approach structure, plot and imposter syndrome, as well as what they like to drink.
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Tom Pepperdine interviews multi-award winning author, Donal Ryan, about his writing process. Donal discusses how it felt revisiting old characters for his latest novel, what techniques he uses to progress the story, and the benefits of unplugging and enjoying life. You can buy Donal's most recent award-winning novel he
Tom Pepperdine interviews the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Book of Tea duology, Judy I. Lin, about her writing process. Judy discusses her approach to world building, the benefit of listening to music whilst writing, and why her best motivator is guilt. Judy's website is here: https://judyilin.com/ And y
Tom Pepperdine interviews the wonderful historical fiction author, Sean Lusk, about his writing process. Sean discusses the benefits of writing retreats, why he based his second book on Mary Wartley Montague, and how he literally runs away from his writing problems in a forest in the Highlands. Sean's website is here:
Tom Pepperdine interviews Sunday Times best selling author, Lissa Evans, about her writing process. Lissa discusses the importance of libraries and research, how she approaches complex characters, and why it takes over two years for her to finish a manuscript. Lissa's website is here: https://www.lissaevans.com And you
In a bonus anniversay episode, Tom Pepperdine reflects on the past three years and explains how the podcsast started, how he picks his guests and what he hopes happens in the future. If you'd like to submit an author for consideration as a guest, please email therealwritingprocess@gmail.com And you can find more inform
Tom Pepperdine interviews New York Times Bestselling author, Isaac Marion, about his writing process. Isaac discusses his experiences having a novel adapted into a film, what he's learned working in a writer's room , and why he moved his entire life to write in a shed in the Washington State wilderness. Isaac's website