In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Antony Johnston talks about his techniques for being an organised writer, staying on top of projects and never missing a deadline.
This podcast is part of our Early Career Writers’ Resources pack Routine, made possible by Arts Council England. Discover more here →
Want to be a more organised writer? This week, we’re joined by Antony Johnston, prolific and bestselling creator of comics, novels, podcasts and more. He created the graphic novel that was turned into the movie Atomic Blonde, has worked extensively on his own comics as well as Marvel books, video games including Dead Space and Shadow of Mordor and numerous crime thrillers.
His latest book is The Organised Writer, a manual for professional writers based on Antony’s own experiences and techniques. If you’ve struggled to stick to deadlines and carve out time for your writing, Antony is someone you need to pay attention to.
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Routine
Discover a range of approaches to building a writing routine.
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How to build your writing routine — Megan Bradbury
On removing mental, physical and even temporal blocks to get you writing.
Vida Adamczewski on the dance of the disorganised writer
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How to embrace disorganisation in your writing
Liz Breslin’s ten-step-guide to rediscovering the spontaneity of writing.
Five good writing habits from Monique Roffey
Orange Prize shortlisted writer Monique Roffey offers her top five tips for getting the best out of your writing.
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