As a graduate student and then as a practicing librarian, I’ve consumed my share of dry-as-the-Mohave-in-July academic literature. As an academic editor, I’ve helped authors make their prose clear and readable–or at least preferable to a slow death in the desert. From my experiences as a reader, writer, and editor of academic literature, I giveContinue reading “10 Tips for Improving Your Academic Writing”
Category Archives: Guest posts
Passive activism
Finally, a form of activism that works for me! From running this blog, the largest benefit for me by far is getting to interact with experienced writers. It is one thing to read a book, and it is another to have tailored lessons! One of the core concepts I am yet to wrap my headContinue reading “Passive activism”
The Who, Why, What, When, and Where of Writing
We are lucky enough to have another guest writer this week . Jenny Knipfer lays out her views on all things writing. I find it interesting to read about the different obstacles that are overcome and created as one improves as a writer. I am sure many of you will relate to the following piece.Continue reading “The Who, Why, What, When, and Where of Writing”
Your Language Determines Your Audience
I bring you another guest blog post. This one was written by Phil Rosen, and it is precisely what I envisioned when I set out to feature guest bloggers. It is an excellent piece, and more importantly, it teaches me something about writing. I feel compelled to wax-lyrical about this piece, but I shall letContinue reading “Your Language Determines Your Audience”
A malevolent cuisine
I have come to enjoy the non-writing aspects of blogging just as much as I enjoy learning the craft. Which is why I have decided to feature other writers on my Blog. The first of which is by Aik Aleksanich who has a masters degree in philosophy and is currently blogging whilst writing his 1stContinue reading “A malevolent cuisine”
Learning to write 