Daniel Handler, best known as Lemony Snicket, has sold over 70 million books worldwide, yet his writing process is built on bad pages, cheap notebooks, and long stretches of loneliness.

In this episode, Daniel explains why loneliness isn’t something writers should escape, but something they should use. He shares how he moves from fragments and notes to full chapters, why inspiration is overrated, and how beginners can build a sustainable creative practice without waiting for permission.

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If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” to write, this episode will convince you that readiness is a myth.