Sebastian Faulks, author of 'Birdsong' - Bestselling literary writer discusses editing help, being around at the right time, and thinking about each sentence

S1E372 - Sebastian Faulks, author of 'Birdsong' - Bestselling literary writer discusses editing help, being around at the right time, and thinking about each sentence

Published: September 18, 2025

Duration: 43:11

This week we’re joined by the legendary Sebastian Faulks, the bestselling author of 'Birdsong', 'Charlotte Gray', and so many unforgettable novels. In this episode, he opens up about his writing routine, the stories behind his new memoir 'Fires Which Burned Brightly', and what it really takes to create fiction that sticks with readers.


If you've ever wondered where, when and how Sebastian writes bestselling historical fiction, you’ll love this chat.


We discuss the impact of 'Birdsong', and how much it changed his life. Also whether his writing career has lived up to t...