Solvitur Ambulando
If you're stuck in your writing, go for a walk. The changes in your surroundings can trigger changes in your thinking.
Finding the nugget of gold
Anna Barker I recently wrote a story for a collection I’m working on at the moment. It was going well — so well, in fact, that the short story grew and became a novella. I got to around 22,000 words,…
You before me: prioritising the reader
The thesis writer has to think carefully about what the reader needs to know at any given point. For maximum impact, it has to be ‘you before me’ all the way from first draft to viva.
What should I do when I get stuck?
If you're stuck in your writing, try some freewriting to help liberate your thoughts and allow you to get on with it.
Writing journal articles: an interactive approach
Working with a partner can help you to crystallise your ideas even when you are working in a very specialised area.
Let’s talk about procrastination
Are you researching endlessly and not getting down to your writing? Here's how to avoid that trap.
Pick an item, any item
Using objects can bring a fresh perspective to writing and other tasks.
Sharing students’ concerns
Written assignments can be particularly challenging for students whose first language is not English but there are ways to alleviate anxieties around writing.
The story of your research
The principles of storytelling can be successfully applied to academic writing to make your research more compelling.