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10 things academics should know right now
I’ve talked before about how, unfortunately, only a small percentage of my clients feel comfortable disclosing that they use my services....
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Three shortcuts to clearer writing: Shortcut #3—Make the abstract concrete with one simple question
The most common complaint about academic writing (and sadly, there are many) is usually posed as a question: “But what does this actually...
May 30, 20244 min read


Three shortcuts to clearer writing: Shortcut #2—Put the last sentence first
Surprise twists are the key to reader satisfaction in the right context: murder mystery novels, action thrillers, true crime exposés....
May 15, 20244 min read


Three shortcuts to clearer writing: Shortcut #1—Define terms at first use
Clarity reigns supreme in academic writing. Engagement and resonance are tied for close seconds (in my editing framework, anyway), but...
May 2, 20244 min read
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