How I Write: Jared Diamond

Guns and Germs

The famed geographer, whose latest book The World Until Yesterday is out in paperback, discusses bird-watching, the size of his computer, why he wants to bring Bach back to life, and why you shouldn’t write a book until you have tenure.

Published Nov. 20 2013 5:45AM EST

Describe your morning routine.

My morning on any day, regardless of whether I’m writing or not, is the same. I get up around 6am, and I go for a bird walk on my street.

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