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.
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
Want to master the writing process? I’m not actually sure that is possible…But you can get better at it. Faster too.
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.