Writer's Routine

Dan’s podcast provides a wealth of inspiration and encouragement. To paraphrase David Goodman from a recent episode: ‘Just get started typing ten words. Almost any ten words, as they will impel you forward and very soon it will be one hundred, and so on.’ Dan’s podcast provides a comforting insight into the isolative existence of a writer’ routine in a most helpful and reassuring way. Hearing all the different but similar accounts of authors going about their process opens the way for me to feel a part of a like-minded community. The many tips and suggestions wash over me and fill me with confidence in my own writing routine and ability. This is a brilliant show that ignites and stokes the fire!

Dan has a habit of being condescending and judgy with his questions to authors. It’s pretty obvious when he starts each question with “now I’m not trying to judge…” for someone who doesn’t have any books he has a lot of opinions about real author’s work ethics

Anyone in an MFA program or any kind of creative writing program or job should listen to this podcast.

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Always excellent questions that draw each writer out. I love listening to this podcast. One of the very best.