How I Write

David Perell

adam@writeofpassage.school

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Booking Overview

How I Write is a weekly, writer-focused interview show where well-known authors and creative professionals break down their process and the habits behind strong work. For PR pros, it’s a credible platform for thought-leadership and brand-building around craft, creativity, and professional writing.

Metrics

Episodes: 124

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 168.0k subscribers

Contact Information

adam@writeofpassage.school

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Host

David Perell - David Perell is a writer, teacher, and podcaster who helps people publish their writing online. He focuses on how writers develop ideas and refine their craft, including how to share work with a gl...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established writers across mediums (novelists, memoirists, screenwriters/TV writers, and comedy writers/performers), often with notable mainstream recognition (bestsellers, award/major-show credits, network reach) and a demonstrated ability to articulate craft/process.
Required Achievements:  
NYT bestseller author, major film/TV writing or creation credits, critically known or widely recognized publishing success, high-profile comedy specials or mainstream TV appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

Noah Hawley - Writing Process; Professional Execution In The Entertainment Industry; How To Approach Story And Career Pathways.

Suleika Jaouad - Creative Freedom And Authenticity; Overcoming Writer's Block; Curiosity And Living With Wonder.

Tom Segura - Comedy-writing Techniques; Finding And Structuring Jokes; Observational, Story-based Humor.

Recent Topics

Writing, Craft, Publishing, Memoir, Screenwriting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How I Write
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Andrew Hunter Murray: How to Write Fiction Incredibly Well | How I Write

June 10, 2026

This episode is presented by Wispr Flow, a tool that turns voice notes into clear writing. I use it every day and recommend it to every writer I know. Try it for free at ref.wisprflow.ai/howiwrite Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, a journalist, and a comedian. What stood out from this conversation is his love for literature, which shows up both in his three novels and in how he's studied people like Edith Wharton and Jane Austen. We talked about what makes a good premise and how to make a c...

Noah Hawley: How He Wrote Fargo | How I Write

June 03, 2026

Noah Hawley has written books, movies, and TV shows like Alien Earth and Fargo. He's been successful not just because he's a talented writer, but also because he's a consummate professional. He's fluent not just in the world of stories and characters, but he also knows how to work inside the industry and how to get things done. If you want to make it as a writer, whether on the page or the big screen, this interview is a roadmap for doing that. About the host Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m ...

Suleika Jaouad: NYT Bestselling Author Teaches Writing | How I Write

May 27, 2026

Suleika Jaouad says: "If you want to write a good book, write what you don't want others to know about you. But if you want to write a great book, write what you don't want to know about yourself." She's had a lifelong love for words, ever since she was a little kid. She began writing for public consumption in her twenties, after being diagnosed with serious cancer. From her hospital bed, she started writing for The New York Times, which led to her memoir, "Between Two Kingdoms", and her boo...

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