Embrace low-tech working
At several points in your writing, getting back to pen and paper can help you to improve the structure of your work.
Get cracking, keep cracking on
The best preparation for writing is not to prepare at all. Go for a brisk walk, then dive in.
A writer as facilitator
Students enjoy having the opportunity to share ideas about writing and learn from each other in workshops.
Persevering with your PhD
If you're a PhD students, don't shut yourself away - get out there and share your ideas with others.
Blurbing is a serious business
This is the perfect exercise for working out how to summarise your work.
How is academic writing like writing for children?
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…
Active and passive voices
The passive voice is useful in certain contexts but use the active voice when you can - it's clear and concise.
Writing Coaching Groups
Writing coaching groups for doctoral students can offer the support and encouragement they need to complete their PhD thesis.
The elevator pitch
To refine your argument and write the abstract for your dissertation, try to write a one-minute 'sales pitch' for your work.
Learning by doing
Using kinaesthetic methods can help you to overcome some of the knotty problems that get in the way of writing.