How I Write

Before book sales and PR buzz, your favorite writers began with two things: the blank page and an idea.Each week on How I Write, we go behind-the-scenes with today’s top writers to uncover the meta-mechanics of writing and the lifestyle behind it. You’ll be the first to hear writers deconstruct their creative process: from banging their head on the keyboard to marking the last period of their final draft. Victory.Come discover how great writing is made. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be next.New episodes of the How I Write show go live every week on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.com/DavidPerellChannel.

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Recent Episodes
  • Steven Pinker: Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing | How I Write
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  • Ezra Klein: The Case Against Writing With AI | How I Write
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  • Michael Dean: The 27 Patterns To Fix Bad Writing | How I Write
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:51:30
  • Lulu Cheng Meservey: Meet Silicon Valley’s Top PR Master | How I Write
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:20:13
  • The Ultimate Guide to Writing with AI | How I Write
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  • Tyler Cowen: The Most Practical Conversation on AI Writing | How I Write
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  • 171 Years of Writing Advice in 90 Minutes | How I Write
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    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:33:01
  • Rob Henderson: How To Write A Memoir
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:34:48
  • The Cultural Tutor: Two Kinds of Writing (Which One Are You?)
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:16:24
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    Jul 24, 2024 – 56:39
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    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:24:36
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  • Addicted to Distraction | Ted Gioia | How I Write Podcast
    May 29, 2024 – 01:55:01
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    May 22, 2024 – 01:31:20
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    May 8, 2024 – 48:49
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    May 1, 2024 – 01:38:55
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    Apr 17, 2024 – 01:06:23
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    Apr 10, 2024 – 01:35:33
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    Mar 29, 2024 – 01:00:07
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    Mar 27, 2024 – 01:22:19
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    Mar 6, 2024 – 01:07:56
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    Feb 28, 2024 – 01:23:19
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    Feb 21, 2024 – 53:52
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    Feb 14, 2024 – 01:15:28
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    Jan 24, 2024 – 01:01:03
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Recent Reviews
  • The Sam8877393615
    Excellent!
    I generally don't like writing podcasts because they are shallow and all repeat the same advice. Every podcast I've heard come out gives me good quality, detailed recommendations that I can apply. It also rejuvenates my interest in writing. Love it!
  • fushbs
    Phenomenal
    Smart interviewer. Smart guests. Great questions. Informative. Insightful. As a writer I have learned so much listening to David’s podcast.
  • PatBadge
    Writers dream
    David is having the conversations writers dream about hearing. …Listen to the episodes with Cultural Tutor!
  • joan.sprinkle
    This is my favorite new podcast.
    Who knew there was so much to learn about writing? Who know it could be interesting and, dare I say, fun? I’m 62 and have spent my career in legal writing (as well as homeschooling my child). As I near retirement I want to do something different. I was looking around for some ideas about different writing styles. I really like style of this podcast and the frequency is great because I listen to most episodes at least once. Thanks David.
  • freedmwolf
    Inspiring and Worth Your Time!
    I LOVE this podcast. I haven’t felt this inspired to create and produce meaningful work in a long time. Thank you, Dave and the Write of Passage team, for delivering flawlessly!
  • MER803
    A Legacy in the Making
    It’s rare to see a concept get revealed and know it’s going to be big. I held out to make sure it was steak and not just sizzle. It more than checks out. If you are a writer or a creative personality - you will benefit from listening to this growing library. It praises the benefits of writing in public - but it also just shows how important writing is for everyone. Save some time for reflection. I know this is overly glowing - and before you ask “did you get paid to write this?” - no, I just want this timestamped review here. Inked approval from someone who listens to A LOT of podcasts.
  • cj_mccollum
    Great guests + packed with insights
    From the episodes I’ve heard so far, this podcast has a wide mix of different types of guests pursuing different types of writing. It has a high density of insights-per-minute (ex: Derek Thompson defining interesting as “novel and important”. So simple!) Great show so far, excited to see how it progresses
  • Akshar73
    Dynamic, Deep, & Developmental!
    Excellent series where David bounces ideas with some of the most interesting thinkers and writers in the game. Not just this, but he extracts actionable advice for one to develop their knowledge and most importantly, their skills. Very much looking forward to more!
  • Jeremiah Schitz
    A must listen!
    I highly recommend this podcast to any writer out there looking to improve their process in the current age of writing and media!
  • msu.uf
    Simply no higher-quality writing podcast out there
    Looking forward to future episodes—thoughtful conversation and so much to apply to my own writing.
  • MoJoAudio
    We’ve needed a show like this!
    Such an incredible new show!
  • From a GH4 user..
    Great toolkit for modern writing
    A very timely and valuable toolkit in the ever-changing landscape of modern writing!
  • SuzQ123abc
    Smart, fun, and insightful - highly recommend!
    Smart, fun, and insightful - highly recommend!
  • RateMaster Mc-T
    The Ultimate Writing Podcast
    FINALLY! A podcast by writers, for writers, that captures the spirit, creativity, and craft that produce quality writing. Love it! :)
  • Adam Soccolich
    Learn to write like the greats!
    Great inspiration, advice, and stories from some of my favorites writers - excited for this show!
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