Freeing your writing
'Freewriting is a marvellous complement to academic writing.'
Free reading
To keep your writing in shape, do some reading outside your subject area for inspiration.
Treat it like a day job
'I try to write only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. In this way, I am putting some boundaries around my work.'
Logical ligaments
Words such as ‘therefore’ and ‘however’ have a specific use - make sure you are using them correctly.
The point of no return
Setting a point of no return forces you to stop, take an objective look at your work and spot any wrong turns before you go any further.
Writing training for different stages of a PhD
Writing training for PhD students is best when it is differentiated for each year group.
Creating space to think
To improve your productivity, simply put your phone away for a while.
Break up long sentences
Always check your writing for over-long sentences and insert a full stop.
Orwellian versus stained-glass window prose
To communicate well, make sure critical information is first and foremost.