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How I Write

von David Perell

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Before book sales and PR buzz, your favorite writers began with two things: the blank page and an idea.

Each week on How I Write, we go behind-the-scenes with today’s top writers to uncover the meta-mechanics of writing and the lifestyle behind it. You’ll be the first to hear writers deconstruct their creative process: from banging their head on the keyboard to marking the last period of their final draft. Victory.

Come discover how great writing is made. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be next.

New episodes of the How I Write show go live every week on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.com/DavidPerellChannel.

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  1. Gillian Flynn: How to Write Thrilling Stories | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Gillian Flynn is the author of one of my favorite books of all time: Gone Girl. Before the episode, I wondered who I'd be meeting. What kind of person could write such a cr

  2. Taylor Tomlinson: How to Make Your Writing More Funny | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Taylor Tomlinson is on the show today, and she is one of the world's top comedians with multiple Netflix specials and a book called "Actually, Nevermind". I love having sta

  3. Dean Koontz: This Is What Mystical Writing Feels Like | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Dean Koontz has written more than a hundred novels and sold over 500 million copies of his books. This is my second time having him on the show. The first time, we discusse

  4. Jodi Picoult: The Writing Habits Behind 50 Million Books Sold | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwriteJodi Picoult is on the show today, and she has published 30 novels and sold more than 50 million copies of her books. For a while, she was writing a book a year! What I admi

  5. Robert Greene: The Unwritten Laws of Great Writing | How I Write

    Pre-order Robert Greene's latest book here: https://sites.prh.com/lawofthesublime Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Robert Greene is on the show today, who's famous for books like The 50th Law and The 48 La

  6. Andy Weir: Project Hail Mary Author Teaches Writing | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Andy Weir is on the show today, and he's famous for books like Project Hail Mary and The Martian, both of which turned into movies. In this conversation, we discuss science

  7. Mark Normand: How to Make Your Writing More Funny | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Mark Normand is on the show today to teach us how to write good comedy. He moved to New York in 2006 when he was a nobody, barely knew how to tell jokes. This interview tel

  8. Michael Arndt: Oscar-Winning Writer Teaches Storytelling | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Michael Arndt, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter, is on the show today to teach us how to write great stories. We started the conversation by discussing his time at Pi

  9. Francine Prose: This Is What a Harvard Writing Masterclass Feels Like | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Francine Prose has written more than 30 books and taught at both Harvard and Bard College. If you ask her how to become a better writer, she'll tell you to start by reading

  10. Harlan Coben: Tough Love Advice for Every Writer | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Harlan Coben has written 38 books. If you want to write thrilling and suspenseful stories, he's the guy to learn from. His vibe is like a tough-love basketball coach who te

  11. R.F. Kuang: Meet The Writer Who Sold Millions of Books Before 30 | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite R. F. Kuang came on the show to talk about her love for language and what it means to live like a writer. She has written seven books, won the Nebula Award for Best Novel,

  12. Matt Haig: How to Write a Book Millions of People Read | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Matt Haig sold more than 10 million copies of his book, The Midnight Library. I just checked on Amazon, and it has over 288,000 reviews. This book was a total hit, a smashi

  13. Elif Shafak & Robert Macfarlane: Two Novelists Have an Epic Conversation | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Elif Shafak and Robert Macfarlane are two of the most dreamy and articulate writers I know. Elif has written 21 books, 13 of which are novels, and she’s the president of th

  14. Andrew Sean Greer: Pulitzer Winner Teaches Writing | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Andrew Sean Greer won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2018 novel "Less". I had to ask him what it's like to win a Pulitzer Prize. His story about that is my favorite part of the

  15. Mark Forsyth: 13 Techniques to Improve Your Writing | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Mark Forsyth has spent years studying how great writers piece words together. People like Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, but also musicians like the Beatles and Taylor Swift.

  16. Jack Carr: Bestselling Author Shares His Entire Writing Process | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Jack Carr is a master at writing thrillers. He's a former Navy SEAL turned author who loves books and storytelling. When he walked in, I told him, "I want you to teach me h

  17. Scott Dikkers: 11 Ways to Make Your Writing More Funny | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Scott Dikkers is the former editor-in-chief of The Onion, the site that brought news satire to the internet. Before the episode, I went up to Scott and said, “I have one go

  18. What the Experts Really Think About AI | How I Write Compilation

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite AI and creativity. I've asked dozens of writers for their take; some think it's a godsend, while others believe it's the literal scum of the earth. Here are 12 of the best

  19. David Baldacci: How to Write Books That Actually Sell | How I Write

    Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite David Baldacci, one of the most prolific writers in the world, joins us on the show today. He has written 53 novels and seven children’s books, publishes two novels every y

  20. David Shelley: How to Get Your Book Published | How I Write

    This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know. Try it for free at ref.wisprflow.ai/howiwrite Learn more about Alpha School at go.alpha.s

  21. David Sedaris: Bestselling Author Gives His Best Writing Advice | How I Write

    This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know. Try it for free at ref.wisprflow.ai/howiwrite David Sedaris has long been one of the funn

  22. Andrew Stanton: Meet The Writer Behind Toy Story 5 | How I Write

    This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know. Try it for free at ref.wisprflow.ai/howiwrite Andrew Stanton was the second animator at P

  23. Michael Pollan's Best Writing Advice | How I Write

    This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know. Try it for free at ref.wisprflow.ai/howiwrite Michael Pollan is one of my all-time favori

  24. Andrew Hunter Murray: How to Write Fiction Incredibly Well | How I Write

    This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know. Try it for free at ref.wisprflow.ai/howiwrite Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, a journal

  25. Noah Hawley: How He Wrote Fargo | How I Write

    Noah Hawley has written books, movies, and TV shows like Alien Earth and Fargo. He's been successful not just because he's a talented writer, but also because he's a consummate professional. He's fluent not just in the world of stories and

  26. Suleika Jaouad: NYT Bestselling Author Teaches Writing | How I Write

    Suleika Jaouad says: "If you want to write a good book, write what you don't want others to know about you. But if you want to write a great book, write what you don't want to know about yourself." She's had a lifelong love for words, ever

  27. Tom Segura: How to Tell Jokes | How I Write

    Tom Segura, a comedian known for specials like "Completely Normal" and "Sledgehammer", is also the creator of the TV show "Bad Thoughts". He's appeared on "Conan" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". Today, he's here to teach us how to

  28. Maria Popova: How to Write Something Truly Wise | How I Write

    Maria Popova writes one of the internet's best personal blogs. Originally called "Brain Pickings", it is now known as "The Marginalian". She has published more than 6 million pages of writing there, and it has become such a treasure that th

  29. Yann Martel: Life of Pi Author Reveals His Writing Process | How I Write

    Yann Martel is famous for writing "Life of Pi", which wasn't just a standout book but also an Academy Award-winning movie. What stood out to me about him is that he's strikingly well-read, and he's developed a unique approach to storytellin

  30. Anne Lamott Teaches Unforgettable Writing | How I Write

    Buy Anne’s latest book, GOOD WRITING, below: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786813/good-writing-by-neal-allen-and-anne-lamott/ Anne Lamott is famous for writing "Bird by Bird", one of the best books ever written about the craft of

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