Writing Faster and Better
Want to master the writing process? I’m not actually sure that is possible…But you can get better at it. Faster too.
Writing Faster and Better
Four tips for writing faster and better: Summarise using sentences. Write as if no one is reading. Write, just write. Join a writing group. Transcript: Good day, bakers, writers, and rock stars! Each week I host a writing program. And in the writing program this week I learned something really valuable that I think would […]
Writing Faster and Better
Four tips for writing faster and better: Summarise using sentences. Write as if no one is reading. Write, just write. Join a writing group.
Being a More Creative Grant Proposal or Social Media Writer
If you’ve ever tried writing a grant, proposal, cover letter, social media or podcast you’ll have likely encountered difficulties being creative. One approach to overcoming this is to use oblique strategies. Transcript: One of the things about grant, and proposal or thesis writing is sometimes, we need to get more creative. Not to necessarily make stuff up but […]
Twelve Questions to Consider When Changing PhD Topic
Download as PDF Should I change my PhD topic? I’m sure many of you have asked yourself that question.
Eleven Things I’ve learned About Running Writing Groups
In September last year, I started some new writing groups. Even though my role is facilitator and training, I have learned a lot about writing itself. Here are 11 ideas that came to mind: 1. Writing is annoying and rewarding. 2. Writing shared is writing halved. 3. Ignore the basics. 4. Set up for success. […]
Eleven Things I’ve Learned About Running Writing Groups
Download as PDF Over the last 6 months I’ve been running 3 writing groups focused on social media, thesis, and journal article writing. Here’s what I’ve learned:
The Legend File
Academic work is often a sea of rejection, revision, and re-write. Thus, it can be hard to keep upbeat when it seems like everything and everyone is a critic. The solution – The Legend File – a file or folder full of all of the nice things people have said about you or your work. […]
Being a More Creative Grant Proposal or Social Media Writer
If you’ve ever tried writing a grant, proposal, cover letter, social media or podcast you’ll have likely encountered difficulties being creative. One approach to overcoming this is to use oblique strategies.