EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 43 MIN
Sebastian Faulks, author of 'Birdsong' - Bestselling literary writer discusses editing help, being around at the right time, and thinking about each sentence
from Writer's Routine
This week we’re joined by the legendary Sebastian Faulks, the bestselling author of 'Birdsong', 'Charlotte Gray', and so many unforgettable novels. In this episode, he opens up about his writing routine, the stories behind his new memoir 'Fires Which Burned Brightly', and what it really takes to create fiction that sticks with readers. If you've ever wondered where, when and how Sebastian writes bestselling historical fiction, you’ll love this chat. We discuss the impact of 'Birdsong', and how much it changed his life. Also whether his writing career has lived up to the teenage dream he had of it, and why switching to a computer changed how he thought of sentences. You can hear why he feels lucky to be published at this time, why he's surprised that other people don't always understand what writing is, and why being logical is often where you can stumble. You can watch this episode in full vision at www.youtube.com/@writersroutine Get a copy of the book at uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutine This week's episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, who let you publish like a pro. Find out more at ingramspark.com/learnmore Support us at - patreon.com/writersroutine ko-fi.com/writersroutine @writerspod writersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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