This article has been written by Dr. Marialuisa Aliotta and originally published on her blog. About the author: Dr. Marialuisa Aliotta is a Reader in the Nuclear Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh. She is also a mentor to young academics helping them to master the skill of academic writing. Marialuisa shares writing strategies and… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Writing
When writing feels *difficult*
Today we talk about the moment when you sit down writing and it feels *difficult*! It is either when you are trying to make a start or when you are trying to get back on track. The ability to overcome this resistance when it feels *difficult* is paramount to the success of your whole writing.… Continue Reading
Your first 10 minutes of writing
Today we talk about your first 10 min of sitting down to write your paper or thesis. When you sit down to write do you feel a huge resistance coming up? Do you feel bad because there are no thoughts coming into your head or because you feel you don’t know enough or your writing… Continue Reading
“Another week has passed and I still have not started”
Do you want to introduce a new weekly habit of a sport exercise, music practice or writing but don’t know how to make a start? Do you often think: “Yet another week has passed and I still have not started…”? No matter how much you promise yourself that “it will happen this week” it just… Continue Reading
How to create more time for your work by saying No
(This article was originally published in the first issue of the Productivity Insights ezine on the 12th of November 2010. It is a 5 years anniversary! The Productivity Insights ezine is now 5 years old and has over 2500 subscribers from around the world. CLICK HERE to sign up for the Productivity Insights ezine) The… Continue Reading