Planning, writing and editing: a helpful approach
You might be surprised to learn that it could be more efficient to spend less time on drafting and longer on other aspects of your writing.
Printing your work
Printing a draft is like taking out a map halfway through a journey to remind yourself of where you’re going.
Keep the title in view
Whether I’m writing a chapter of a book, a report, or indeed a blog post, I keep the title in front of me. I write on a computer but always have a notebook and pen next to it. I jot…
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.
How writing starts to happen
If we let our conscious critical mind judge us, it can stop us getting started with the composing process.
Inspiration plus perspiration
Creativity is a core feature of writing in the sciences as well as the arts.
Paraphrasing
To paraphrase properly, you need to really understand what you’re reading and be able to explain it.
