I really enjoyed this. It's fascinating to get inside the mind of a writer and hear about their routines, practises, etc, especially one that I've come to appreciate so much on Substack and through Cold Secrets (and eventually with The Athenian Murders). I love how different people are with their writing routines. I am hopeless, for example, at writing on the sofa or on a chair. I need a desk or table of some sort.
Walking is definitely one of the best fuels for creativity, which reminds me that I've now been sat here too long (on Substack!) and need to get my own creative juices flowing!
"A passion for writing is really a fetish for high-end stationery in disguise" - couldn't agree more! It's fascinating to get a peek into other writers' methods. Like Vicky, a comfy sofa, cat and coffee are key to my process, but sadly the early starts aren't something I've yet mastered!
I really enjoyed this. It's fascinating to get inside the mind of a writer and hear about their routines, practises, etc, especially one that I've come to appreciate so much on Substack and through Cold Secrets (and eventually with The Athenian Murders). I love how different people are with their writing routines. I am hopeless, for example, at writing on the sofa or on a chair. I need a desk or table of some sort.
Walking is definitely one of the best fuels for creativity, which reminds me that I've now been sat here too long (on Substack!) and need to get my own creative juices flowing!
Thank you, Sam, for your insightful and highly enjoyable questions!
"A passion for writing is really a fetish for high-end stationery in disguise" - couldn't agree more! It's fascinating to get a peek into other writers' methods. Like Vicky, a comfy sofa, cat and coffee are key to my process, but sadly the early starts aren't something I've yet mastered!