Video - Authors on Writing
Greetings and welcome to this special video edition of Write for Your Life!
Over the past year, I've gathered a collection of videos from a variety of fiction and nonfiction writers, featuring their writing routines, work habits, insights, suggestions, and even intimate looks into their writing offices and desks.
I've compiled some of the best videos for you to enjoy and learn from.
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Robert Crais
Author Robert Crais, famous for his Cole & Pike novels, hailed from Louisiana and began his career in Hollywood. He now resides in LA with his family, and in this interview, he shares his suspense writing process.
Interview With Suspense Writer Robert Crais
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Patrick Rothfuss
Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear, walks us through his writing process as he composes a blog post for his Worldbuilders organization in this "Wisconsin Writes" video.
Patrick Rothfuss's Writing Process (Wisconsin Writes)
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Anne Patchett
Ann Patchett, a prize-winning author of eight novels and three nonfiction books, shares her writing insights in Writers On Writing.
Writers On Writing | Anne Patchett
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Lee Child on Starting Writing After 40
Bestselling novelist Lee Child, known for his Jack Reacher novels, explains why he believes it's better to start writing later in life in his Writers on Writing interview.
Writers on Writing: Lee Child on Starting Writing After 40
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Ian McEwan
In his interview, Ian McEwan, the acclaimed author of Atonement and many other novels, describes his writing process, scheduling habits, and homemade desks.
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Writers and Their Writing Desks
This video features a fantastic array of authors and their writing desks, writing spaces, and home libraries. To be noticed.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert, the bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love, and writer-at-large for GQ, discusses the writers' life in this Big Think interview.
Elizabeth Gilbert Discusses the Writers' Life | Big Think
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5 Work Habits of Famous Writers: Stephen King, Haruki Murakami, John Steinbeck
To combat writer's block, authors often devise strategies. In "5 Work Habits of Famous Writers," we learn about the techniques used by Stephen King, Haruki Murakami, and John Steinbeck to increase productivity and enhance their creative abilities.
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The Editors: A Conversation with Ian Brown, Victor Dwyer, and Charlotte Gill
Editors Ian Brown, Victor Dwyer, and Charlotte Gill discuss how they can tell if a story will likely draw them in after just a few lines.
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Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney, the acclaimed Irish writer, explains her urge to write novels based on her life experiences in this Louisiana Channel interview.
Writer Sally Rooney on Transforming Life Into Novels | Louisiana Channel
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Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz, the master of thriller writing, shares his insights into crafting gripping stories in this podcast interview.
The Green Room podcast interview with Dean Koontz
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John Irving At Home
Finally, we get an up-close and personal view of John Irving at his home and in his writing process.
John Irving At Home | TIME
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Until next time, keep writing!
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“The conscious mind is the editor, and the subconscious mind is the writer.”— Steve Martin