Thanks to Rachael Herron, host of the podcast “How Do You Write?” for inviting me to talk through my writing process as a sociologist.
Working with mostly qualitative data, “coding” is a key ingredient in organizing themes to tell a sociological story. I also time my writing sessions using 25-minute “pomodoros” throughout the day, paired with longer-term (weekly/ monthly) goals. Big goals (like books) require small steps!
Listen to our full conversation on iTunes or Stitcher:
Episode 123: Tricia Bruce on Not Shying Away from the Hard Stuff