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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Every guest on How I Write

122 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Derek Thompson

   Derek Thompson: From Acting to the Eminem of Macroeconomic Analysis · Aug 2023

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   Marc Andreessen

   Marc Andreessen: It’s Time To Write · Oct 2023

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   Sam Altman

   Sam Altman: OpenAI Founder Reveals His Writing System | How I Write · Sep 2024

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   Patrick Radden Keefe

   Patrick Radden Keefe: How to Write Captivating Stories | How I Write · Apr 2026

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   Noah Hawley

   Noah Hawley: How He Wrote Fargo | How I Write · Jun 2026

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   Alex Hormozi

   Alex Hormozi: Copywriting Masterclass | How I Write · Feb 2025

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   Ezra Klein

   Ezra Klein: The Case Against Writing With AI | How I Write · May 2025

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   Mark Manson

   Mark Manson: From Online Blogger to 3-Time #1 New York Times Bestselling Author · Nov 2023

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   Morgan Housel

   Morgan Housel: How to Master Writing | How I Write · 2 episodes

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    Tim Ferriss

    Tim Ferriss: How I Wrote 5 #1 NYT Bestsellers | How I Write Podcast · Dec 2023

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    Lulu Cheng Meservey

    Lulu Cheng Meservey: Meet Silicon Valley’s Top PR Master | How I Write · 2 episodes

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    Tyler Cowen

    Tyler Cowen: The Most Practical Conversation on AI Writing | How I Write · 2 episodes

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    Tim Urban

    Tim Urban: Stop Procrastinating and Make Your Writing Fun | How I Write Podcast · Jan 2024

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    Chamath Palihapitiya

    Chamath Palihapitiya: Write Like a Billionaire | How I Write Podcast · Nov 2023

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    Mark Normand

    Mark Normand: How to Make Your Writing More Funny | How I Write · Sep 2026

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    Steven Pressfield

    Steven Pressfield: 21 Proven Methods for Writing Great Stories | How I Write · 3 episodes

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    Alain de Botton

    Alain de Botton: Writing Is Revenge | How I Write · Jul 2025

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    Malcolm Gladwell

    Malcolm Gladwell: The Most Useful Hour You'll Ever Spend on Storytelling | How I Write · Nov 2026

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    Rob Henderson

    Rob Henderson: How To Write A Memoir · Aug 2024

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    Sam Corcos

    Sam Corcos: How Writing Helped This CEO Build a $300m+ Company · May 2024

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    Tom Segura

    Tom Segura: How to Tell Jokes | How I Write · May 2026

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    Sahil Bloom

    Sahil Bloom: How He Turned Twitter Threads Into 1 Million Followers | How I Write Podcast · Dec 2023

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    Derek Sivers

    Derek Sivers: No Wasted Words · Sep 2023

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    Robert Greene

    Robert Greene: The Unwritten Laws of Great Writing | How I Write · 2 episodes

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    Neil Strauss

    Neil Strauss: Writing With Brutal Honesty | How I Write Podcast · Mar 2024

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    Johann Hari

    Johann Hari: The Obsessive Research Method | How I Write · Apr 2025

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    Ali Abdaal

    Ali Abdaal: How I Write (Productively) · Dec 2023

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    Shaan Puri

    Shaan Puri: 3 Principles to Master Storytelling | How I Write Podcast · Mar 2024

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    Jack Carr

    Jack Carr: Bestselling Author Shares His Entire Writing Process | How I Write · Jul 2026

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    Kevin Kelly

    Kevin Kelly: On Fame, Structuring Ideas, Writing Books, and Founding Wired Magazine · Sep 2023

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    Tiago Forte

    Tiago Forte: A Guide to Productive Writing | How I Write Podcast · Jan 2024

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    Paul Millerd

    Paul Millerd: Why Writing Is The Path For Self Discovery · Apr 2024

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    Steven Pinker

    Steven Pinker: Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing | How I Write · Jun 2025

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    Tucker Max

    Tucker Max: The King of Memoir Writing | How I Write · Oct 2024

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    Taylor Tomlinson

    Taylor Tomlinson: How to Make Your Writing More Funny | How I Write · Oct 2026

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    David Sedaris

    David Sedaris: Bestselling Author Gives His Best Writing Advice | How I Write · Jul 2026

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    Rosanne Cash

    Rosanne Cash: Writing Masterclass from 4x Grammy Winner | How I Write · Jul 2025

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    Suleika Jaouad

    Suleika Jaouad: NYT Bestselling Author Teaches Writing | How I Write · May 2026

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    Anne Lamott

    Anne Lamott Teaches Unforgettable Writing | How I Write · Apr 2026

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    Brandon Stanton

    Brandon Stanton: Meet The Creator of “Humans of New York” | How I Write · Nov 2025

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