Writing guides

From explaining the publishing cycle to outlining what makes a strong manuscript, Jing Tang walks ECRs through key steps when preparing to publish for the first time

To write a successful grant proposal, academics need to focus on the relevant details that will help sell their research idea to the reviewer and this requires a shift of mindset, as Kaycie Butler explains

After you’ve decided your topic and format, it’s time to consider the details of writing the story – from mastering tone, style and point of view to all-important SEO

How does a scholar, trained thoroughly in academic style for academic journals, enter the wider world of general publishing?

Olivia Burgess shares her abbreviated form of the pomodoro method for being productive in only 25 minutes a day

Being able to produce error-free written communication helps students project competence in class and beyond, says Stone Meredith

Co-authoring with other researchers can result in more ambitious and exciting papers than solo endeavours but is also fraught with potential hiccups. Steven Bateman and Jie Zhang share advice on keeping collaborative work on track

What counts as a career break, and how much information is too much information? Emma Williams provides strategies for filling in any spaces in your academic work history

From how to choose a topic to writing the abstract and managing work-life balance through the years it takes to complete a doctorate, here we collect expert advice to get you through the PhD writing process

Graphic representations or frameworks can be powerful tools to explain research processes and outcomes. David Waller explains how researchers can develop effective visual models to chart their work