What are two habits Hawthorne kept in order to write well and often?

- A regular writing routine. Hawthorne made a habit of writing for at least an hour every day, regardless of whether he felt inspired. He believed that the more he wrote, the better his writing would become.

- An active imagination. Hawthorne was always exploring the world around him, taking notes on his observations, and letting his mind wander. He believed that the best writing came from a rich and active imagination.