Writer and editor

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I’m Hattie Crisell, a freelance writer based in London. I produce and host the podcast In Writing with Hattie Crisell, interviewing writers of all kinds in their studies. My book, In Writing: Conversations on Inspiration, Perspiration and Creative Desperation, will be published by Granta Books in November 2024.

I’m a contributing editor of Grazia magazine and have previously been acting features director of Grazia and acting fashion editor of The Times. I’ve also written for Bustle, Elle, Vogue, You, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard and The Sunday Times Style, among others.

You’ll find much of my published work on this website, and can get my thoughts on the writing process in your inbox by signing up to the In Writing newsletter.