Writing guides for academics

Skills and advice for researching, collaborating on and writing academic books, articles, papers, reports and essays, from preprints to peer-reviewed journals.

By Eliza.Compton , 20 March, 2026
Efficient academic writing requires a shift in mindset from simply counting words to incremental planning and using techniques that make progress visible even when the page looks empty
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 10 March, 2026
Reframing productivity and defending your diary can transform academic output. Here are tips for protecting your writing time
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 26 February, 2026
Are the argument, evidence, structure and style working in your scholarly book? Or are you stuck in a cycle of ‘directionless tinkering’? Find out why developmental editing is crucial to addressing big-picture issues and ensuring a manuscript connects with its target readership
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40minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 25 February, 2026
Publishing a book can boost your profile as a researcher, improve your h-index and increase your competitiveness on the job market. Here, Jessica Gildersleeve walks through the steps from thesis to book
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5minutes