In Writing with Hattie Crisell

S2 Ep13: Kiley Reid, novelist

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May 29, 2020
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ADVICE

Choose Productive Writing Locations

  • Write in places with good white noise to stay focused without isolating yourself.
  • Avoid phones and music while drafting to keep attention on the work.
ADVICE

Build A Repeatable Daily Routine

  • Establish a daily habit and write in concentrated morning blocks when possible.
  • Break sessions into 1–1.5 hour bursts, with walks or breaks between to refresh focus.
ADVICE

Set Scene Goals Not Word Counts

  • Use scene or plot goals instead of strict word counts to move the story forward.
  • Email yourself lines and observations daily to capture usable material outside drafting sessions.
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