Writer's Routine is hosted by Dan Simpson and interviews authors about their writing days, planning and routines. The show has 422 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $300 per episode. Its distinctive detail is its focus on how working authors structure their time.
A long-running author interview show reaching engaged readers and writers
- 422 episodes across more than eight years show a durable, loyal back catalogue.
- Interviews with bestselling and award-winning authors attract readers who buy books and tools.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 321 ratings signals a highly satisfied audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Website links to Patreon and Ko-Fi funding and a Bookshop affiliate-style storefront, with no sponsor mentions found in the last 20 episode titles or descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover writing craft and novels such as thrillers and crime fiction with no explicit content flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.writersroutine.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1273996998 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/8dbb4cae-1b0e-4001-… |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Laurell K. Hamilton, author of 'A Glimmer of Death' - Romantasy writer | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 6 min |
| Elif Shafak, author of 'In One Brief Moment All Eternity' - Bestsellin | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 4 min |
| Jenna Helwig, author of 'The Foreign Correspondent's Wife' - Cookbook | 2026-10-01 | 43 min |
| Benjamin Abravenel, author of 'The Past, Again' - Debut author discuss | 2026-09-10 | 50 min |
| Claire McGowan, author of 'The Other Couple' - Million-Copy Bestseller | 2026-09-03 | 44 min |
| Scott Mariani, author of the 'Ben Hope series' - Bestselling thriller | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about their writing day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5,…
About Writer's Routine
Writer's Routine is an author interview podcast hosted by Dan Simpson, according to the feed and the show's website. Each episode asks a novelist how their writing day works, covering planning, routines, editing and how they finish projects. The show has 422 episodes released about weekly, with a median length near 55 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 321 ratings with an average of 4.9. Listeners are likely readers and aspiring writers, though these audience figures are estimates and not published data. The show is funded through Patreon and Ko-Fi, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed.
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read sponsorship would typically cost $90 to $300 per episode. Publishers, book and writing tool brands, and productivity app makers are the most natural fits for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Writer's Routine can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Writer's Routine
How much does Writer's Routine charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $300 per episode. Rates are an estimate derived from audience signals, not a published price.
What is Writer's Routine about?
Writer's Routine is an interview podcast where authors discuss their writing days, routines, planning and how they finish novels. Episodes are hosted by Dan Simpson and run about 55 minutes.
How do I contact Writer's Routine about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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