Heather Dyer I am an academic writer and a children’s author. On the face of it, these two forms of writing are at opposite ends of the spectrum. But actually, they have a lot in common. • They’re both about…
When you start a new assignment, try to allow yourself the freedom to think creatively about it, in a relaxed way.
The passive voice is useful in certain contexts but use the active voice when you can - it's clear and concise.
Switching nouns to their verb form can energise your writing.
Writing coaching groups for doctoral students can offer the support and encouragement they need to complete their PhD thesis.
Nothing is more paralysing than speaking to people who know more than you do about the very thing you’re speaking about. Students sometimes write badly for a related reason. They write with defensive terror, knowing the person reading the essay…
To refine your argument and write the abstract for your dissertation, try to write a one-minute 'sales pitch' for your work.
Using kinaesthetic methods can help you to overcome some of the knotty problems that get in the way of writing.
While working on your thesis, write in bite-sized chunks of an hour or so, and deal with other tasks in your breaks. You can achieve a lot in three of fours hours of writing a day.