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Becoming an Academic Writer

Many business scholars struggle with the notion of seeing themselves as writers. They may excel in research, teaching, and mentoring, but when it comes to writing, they often feel out of their depth. This blog emphasizes the need to change one’s self-perception from researcher to research writer, and the role of courses in faculty writing development for scholars.

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Stop Asking for a Copy Editor! What You Really Need is a Developmental Editor [Part 2]

So if the last post resonated with you, and you suspect you might need to procure a developmental editor for your manuscript, you can read on to get a sense of what it’s like to work with a developmental editor, what the process may look like for you, and how much it might cost [not as much as you might think].

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Why Am I a Slow Writer? The Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing

If I am not happy and balanced, then it is no surprise that I am easily distracted and uninspired. And so, achieving balance and happiness will involve some kind of reflection on my thoughts and emotions. Let’s use techniques that can improve your mental well-being and cognitive performance to make you a more productive writer.

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Why Am I a Slow Writer?

The writer Peter De Vries once famously quipped: I only write when I’m inspired, so I see to it that I’m inspired every morning at nine o’clock. It sounds like a quote about discipline and the rigour of regular practice, but seen another way, what De Vries is really talking about is inspiration.

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Published, but didn’t make the Top-Tier journal? You may be suffering from confirmation bias

The main reason faculty were not signing up for my workshop was because of confirmation bias: “The fact that I am publishing confirms that I am a good writer, which means writing workshops are not for me.” But ask yourself this: Are you publishing in top-tier journals? Have you tried, but just can’t seem to make it? And have you considered that the problem may not simply be your research, but your writing?

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