In Writing with Hattie Crisell

S5 Ep45: Sophie Mackintosh, novelist

Mar 3, 2023

39:45

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Writing a Book, Are You a Morning Writer?

02:45

Kisbread by Amina Kane

01:49

Writing About Desire and Desire and Desire

02:41

Introduction

3min

How Do You Write a Post-It Note?

2min

How Do You Get Your Writing Done?

2min

Writing a Book, Are You a Morning Writer?

3min

What Are Your First Memories of Being a Writer?

3min

Writing a Book That Wasn't Published

2min

How Did You Find the Courage After Putting in All That Work to Get Your First Book Published?

2min

Booker Prize Long Listing - Blue Ticket

3min

Writing About Desire and Desire and Desire

3min

10.

Kisbread by Amina Kane

2min

11.

Is There a Difference Between a Feminist and a Woman?

3min

12.

Is There a Difference Between Genre Fiction and Literary Fiction?

2min

13.

The Water Cure - Is That a Part of the Watercure?

2min

14.

Is There a Way to Trick Your Brain Into Writing a Novel?

2min

15.

Is There Anything You Find Particularly Challenging as a Writer?

3min

16.

The Bayleaf

2min

17.

How Do You Feel Proud of Your Writing Career Up to This Point?

3min

This week's guest is Sophie Mackintosh, author of books including the Booker Prize-longlisted The Water Cure, and new novel Cursed Bread. Sophie talks to me about the optimum balance of social life and writing life; how playlists help her get into the worlds of her novels; and how she powers her work with 'little treats'.

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