

How Writers Write with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Jul 8, 2025
40:57
How do great writers actually get their work done?
In this episode of Create for No Reason, Kate sits down with bestselling author Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg for a refreshingly honest and insightful conversation about the writing process—what works, what doesn’t, and why most advice is worth testing, not following.
They cover everything from building a writing habit to editing as you go, and even dive into a few spicy pet peeves (including a surprising rant on neuroscience in business books).
Whether you're dreaming of writing a book or already have a draft, this episode will leave you energized to rethink your own creative process.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why Thomas writes only one day a week—and how that works for him
- The one “writing hack” that helps him break through resistance
- A counterintuitive trick to write faster
- How to “date” your book idea before you commit to writing it
- Why great editing starts by reading your work out loud