Richard Dawkins FRS FRSL (born Clinton Richard Dawkins; 26 March 1941) is a British ethologist, evolutionary biologist, and author. In an interview with Noah Charney, Dawkins sheds light on his routines and approach to writing. Describe your routine when conceiving of a book and its plot, before the writing begins.

Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. From Daily Rituals: How Artists Work (public library) comes this curious chronology of Darwin’s day: The first, and best, of his work periods began at