How to Write an Abstract
The deadline for paper submissions to the American Sociological Association Annual Conference is January 6th. The ASAs are a bit different than other conferences in that you are expected to submit your entire paper on January 6th, rather than just an abstract. That does not necessarily make the abstract any less important. Organizers […]
Monday Motivation
The DIY Writing Retreat
Many of you will be taking the opportunity of the semester break to catch up on your writing. How can you do this in a way that is mindful and productive? After all, you still want your break to be a break – not just a continuation of an overburdened work schedule. You also want […]
Monday Motivation
Asking for Help, Without Shame
A common misconception I face in my work is that I work exclusively with “bad” writers. I’ve been told time and time again that my clients must be very bad at writing, because why would a good writer need an editor? Well, there are plenty of reasons, which I will explain below. First, I […]
Monday Motivation
Make a List, Check it Twice: A Self-Editing Checklist
How many times have you finished a manuscript, ran your word processing software’s spell-check function, and crossed your fingers that all the grammar mistakes have been corrected? You’re mentally drained by the time you complete a manuscript, and the last thing you want to think about is taking another pass at your work – you don’t […]