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David Perell's How I Write

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David Perell's How I Write publishes weekly interviews with bestselling authors and industry professionals about their craft, business strategies, and the impact of AI on storytelling. The publication targets aspiring writers and industry insiders seeking practical techniques for fiction, nonfiction, and comedy.

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Michael Arndt

Screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3 discussing Pixar's DNA.

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Rebecca F. Kuang

Award-winning author of fantasy novels, including a forthcoming Faustian retelling.

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Matt Haig

Bestselling author of The Midnight Library, discussing his writing process and views on AI.

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Elif Shafak

Novelist and president of the Royal Society of Literature

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Robert Macfarlane

Writer and nature writer

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Andrew Sean Greer

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less; discusses his new book Villa Coco.

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Jack Carr

Former Navy SEAL and author of The Terminal List, discussing his writing process.

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Scott Dikkers

Former editor-in-chief of The Onion, discussing comedy writing techniques.

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