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When you imagine the rituals of a successful writer, you might think of someone who just types perfect prose into their laptop for just an hour or so, living a life not too dissimilar to Carrie Bradshaw. 

This new series by Dan Simpson reveals the reality, interviewing established authors about their routine and how they come up with inspiration. No routine is the same, which makes it fascinating to hear how different writers work. There’s lots of tips around productivity in case you’re keen on writing your own bestseller.

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