Welcome to Episode 94 - How Jeffrey Archer WritesI think Jeffrey Archer takes the cake for the author I’ve interviewed with the most books in print. Jeffrey is a storyteller to his core, and a wildly entertaining person to interview. In this interview, Jeffrey and I dive into his amazing backstory, his journey to storytelling, and how he structures his day to write. I want to take a quick minute to thank Jeffrey for his time. And now, here is the interview with Jeffrey Archer. New challenge alert!!!Come join us for “Build Your World in Five Days” with worldbuilding extraordinaire Erin Gibes. We’ll be running the challenge from October 11-15th, 2021. Join now: app.happywriter.co/worldbuilding/Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

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Episode 94 - How Jeffrey Archer Writes

Welcome to Episode 93 - How Josh Malerman writesJosh is a novelist and author of the breakout hit, "Bird Box." He is also one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. It was a blast to dive into horror writing with yet another amazing author. Josh and I do a deep dive on horror writing and again my perspective is growing on horror as a genre. We also discuss how learning music has informed his novel writing, how he writes on the road as a traveling musician, and much more. I want to thank Josh for his time and for sharing his story with me. I count it as such a blessing to spend even an hour with guests such as Josh.And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Josh Malerman. New challenge alert!!!Come join us for “Build Your World in Five Days” with worldbuilding extraordinaire Erin Gibes. We’ll be running the challenge from October 11-15th, 2021. Join now: app.happywriter.co/worldbuilding/Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 93 - How Josh Malerman Writes

Welcome to Episode 92 - How Paul Tremblay WritesWelcome, my friends, to episode 92 with Paul Tremblay. For the first time in a long time, in this episode, I interview a horror writer. For whatever reason, I&apos;ve just not had a ton of horror writers on the show, so I was pumped to dive into what makes for good horror. Paul and I dive into his process for creating horror and some of his inspirations. I learned a ton in this episode, and in fact, like, reevaluated my beliefs about horror. I&apos;ve generally been a big scary pants, but after this interview, I realized the complexity of horror. I want to say thank you to Paul. This interview was fun. New challenge alert!!!Come join us for “Build Your World in Five Days” with worldbuilding extraordinaire Erin Gibes. We’ll be running the challenge from October 11-15th, 2021. Join now: app.happywriter.co/worldbuilding/Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 92 - How Paul Tremblay Writes

Welcome to episode 91 - How Lindsay Ellis WritesIn this episode, I get to interview a bonafide Youtube star and wonderful fiction writer. Lindsay is full of spunk and wisdom and this "get down into it and work your butt off" attitude that I just love.In this episode, Lindsey and I discuss how fiction overlaps with film, her journey to becoming a storyteller, and that age-old question: why is making YouTube videos so hard.This is a fun interview with one of my favorite quotes from a guest when Lindsay said, "Ability doesn&apos;t come from nature, it comes from practice." There is the entire podcast summed up in a sentence.I want to take a moment to thank Lindsay one more time for this interview.And now, my friends, without any further ado, here is the episode with Lindsay EllisSupport the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 91 - How Lindsay Ellis Writes

Welcome to episode 90 - How Scott Turow WritesWelcome my friends to episode 90 with another author who has solid tens of millions of books. Scott Turow is an author and lawyer.In this discussion, Scott and I dive into the guts of storytelling. More than just about any other interview, this one with Scott is special because we really tackle these big ideas in the storytelling life. It is philosophical and practical. Just the mix I love. Scott is so thoughtful in his responses and each time I&apos;ve listened to this interview I&apos;ve pulled out something new.I want to take a quick second to thank Scott for his time and for sharing so much with me.And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Scott Turow.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 90 - How Scott Turow Writes

Welcome to Episode 89 - How Omar el Akkad writesI am so excited to welcome Omar back for a second time to the show. Omar was my first real interview for the podcast and he was last seen here on Episode 3. Unreal.I love Omar&apos;s work, and when I saw he had a novel out in the world — What Strange Paradise—I knew I wanted him back on the show.Omar is always so wise and insightful. I feel as if every time I speak with him, I go through a kind of storytelling masterclass. This interview is a deep dive into his writing process, some insights on the difference between writing book one and two, and how he uses real events to create story.I want to take a moment to thank Omar for his time and generosity.And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Omar el Akkad.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 89 - How Omar El Akkad Writes - Part Two

Welcome to episode 88 - How Yasmin Angoe WritesI am so excited to air this interview with Yasmin Angoe. Yasmin’s debut novel, Her Name is Knight, will be released on November 1st, 2021, and chatting with her as she surfs with her debut coming out was such a pleasure. Yasmin and I dive into what is has been like to publish her first novel, her entire writing journey, and some of the lessons she has learned along the way.More than anything, I loved just chatting with Yasmin. Her spirit and openness and wisdom made this hour together just fly by.I want to say thank you to Yasmin for her time. And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Yasmin Angoe.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 88 - How Yasmin Angoe Writes

Welcome to Episode 87 - How Margaret Mizushima WritesWelcome my friends to episode 87. This episode with Margaret Mizushima is overdue, because we open up a brand-new topic that I know is important to many writers. How to write non-human characters. So, for those of you who write animal or alien or monster characters, this is a great episode to learn from a master storyteller how to bring these characters to life.I want to take a moment to thank Margaret for her time.And now, without any further ado, here is the episode with Margaret Mizushima.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 87 - How Margaret Mizushima Writes

Welcome to episode 86 - How Steve Berry WritesAfter a nice long summer break, we are back! I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and some warm weather. I am recording this intro from Cape Cod. We&apos;ve been across half the country, from Colorado all the way to the east coast. It&apos;s been fun and crazy and crazy and crazy. But boy oh boy does it feel good to be back-producing episodes.So, we&apos;re kicking it off with a big one. Steve Berry is a #1 bestselling author with over 25 million books in print.Steve and I dive into writing history, writing series, and just what makes for amazing storytelling. This is one of the best.I want to take a minute to thank Steve for his time. And now, my friends here is the episode with Steve Berry.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 86 - How Steve Berry Writes

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(Replay) How Sabaa Tahir Writes

(Replay) How Jennifer Probst Writes

We are on "summer break." Enjoy this replay from James Wade. ----------Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

(Replay) How James Wade Writes

This week we are on "summer break." Enjoy this replay from Amy Harmon. ----------Today’s interview is with Amy Harmon. I was introduced to her work when I picked up her book What the Wind Knows. I loved the book and her style, especially for someone who loves historical fiction. What I did not know is how Amy is a complete baller. I’m not going to give anything away in this interview, but Amy’s writing journey, her grit, and spirit are incredibly inspiring. In fact, when we ended recording for the interview, I asked if I could call her each week for a pep talk.  In this interview we cover the muscle it takes to write, we talk about Amy’s self-publishing journey and highlight one of the most important traits for a writer to have to be successful. I know you will love this interview as much as I do. Without delay, here is the interview with Amy Harmon.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

(Replay) How Amy Harmon Writes

This week we are on "summer break." Enjoy this replay from the one-and-only Sofia Segovia. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

(Replay) How Sofia Segovia Writes

Welcome to Episode 85 - How Taylor Moore WritesTaylor is a former CIA intelligence officer, he received a Degree in Journalism, followed by a Master&apos;s in Public Policy. His debut novel Down Range will be published on August 3rd, 2021Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Episode 85 - How Taylor Moore Writes

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