Start a Dissertation Diary
There were many occasions during graduate school where I encountered what I believed to be writer’s block. I would sit for hours, or even days, staring at my computer, pondering what I should write. Even though I had the ideas in my head, I could not get them onto paper.Talking to a friend about […]
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From Course Paper to Article: Simplify Your Notes
This post is the second in a series called “From Course Paper to Article,” where I explain how to transform your course paper into a manuscript ready to submit to a journal. This series will walk you through the process of selecting a topic, preparing for writing, making the most of the data you collect and […]
Your Time, Your Writing
It’s absolutely no secret that one of the biggest obstacles to writing is finding time to write. Suggestions abound for how to find time: set a timer, lock your office door, write at the same time every day, go on writing retreats, assume a new identity and hide out to write (if only there […]
Monday Motivation
Monday Motivation