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How to Be a Writer

Written by: David Quantick
Narrated by: David Quantick
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David Quantick interviews some of the best writers in a variety of fields to provide a detailed overview for living your life as a writer on a daily, practical level.

In conversation with Caitlin Moran, Jon Ronson, Suzanne Moore, Mark Billingham, Emma Donoghue, Dennis Kelly and many others, David asks: when do you get ideas? When do you write? How do you deal with your money? Who do you have lunch with? How do you keep going?

How to Be a Writer looks at every aspect of a writer's life, from writing methods to writing habits and every aspect of day-to-day life as a writer. Includes advice and anecdotes from agents, publishers, comedy writers, stand-up comedians, best-selling authors and popular columnists to help you be the writer you want to be.

©2016 David Quantick (P)2016 Audible, Ltd

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