The third edition of Success in Academic Writing (Bloomsbury) was published yesterday in paper and electronic editions across most territories and can be purchased from the publisher at https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/success-in-academic-writing-9781350352858/ or from your usual bookseller. In writing the latest edition, I…
When completing an assignment we need to choose carefully. Both the technology we use, and how we use it. This need not be a cost issue. After all, the latest smartphones and tablets often cost the same as a laptop.…
How do you make the most of the feedback you receive? You deal with your reactions to it, interpret the feedback and then turn the feedback into action. Here's how.
Have you recently had an academic article rejected by a publisher? Or know someone who has? If bouncing back with confidence and enthusiasm is a problem, harness intrinsic motivation. Here's how.
When writing an essay, report, dissertation, thesis or academic article, deciding who is the best protagonist to convey your message can transform your writing. Find out how.
How can paragraphs be used as stepping stones in your argument – whether writing an essay, report, dissertation, thesis or academic paper? Here's how.
Freewriting – the act of writing as a stream of consciousness, without worrying about the usual conventions such as grammar and punctuation – is often cited by participants as amongst the most beneficial activities they experience in my workshops.…
I was recently on a judging panel for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition at the University of Bath. Each doctoral student had just three minutes, and one Powerpoint slide, to put across the story of their research. The seven…
When you’re starting out writing your Master’s dissertation or doctoral thesis you may find yourself struggling to make sense of your work to yourself, in words. Your first attempts may simply be about finding a way to make your work…
Along with other Royal Literary Fund Consultant Fellows, I straddle two worlds: academic and professional writing. The two books of mine published in 2018 reflect these two worlds. Success in Academic Publishing (formerly Palgrave Macmillan, now Bloomsbury) has received excellent…
