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Being a Non-Native English Speaker Matters Less Than You Think When It Comes to Writing Great Scientific Papers

Being a Non-Native English Speaker Matters Less Than You Think When It Comes to Writing Great Scientific Papers

Academic English is nobody's first language, and these tips will show you how to write scientific papers even if English…
My 4 Top Tips to Improve Your Scientific Writing

My 4 Top Tips to Improve Your Scientific Writing

Would you like to write better papers in less time but don’t know where to start? I’m sharing four strategies…
3 Principals for Writing a Great Lay Summary for Your Proposal

3 Principals for Writing a Great Lay Summary for Your Proposal

Don’t underestimate the importance of lay summaries. Here are some of my discoveries from writing for popular science magazines.
How to Make Your Writing Flow

How to Make Your Writing Flow

Wondering how to make your writing flow better? The technique is actually simpler than many researchers think and a key…
The 5 Most Common Mistakes When Writing a Grant Proposal

The 5 Most Common Mistakes When Writing a Grant Proposal

Check out the 5 most common mistakes when writing a grant proposal and learn how you can improve your funding…
When and How to Hire an Editor or Writing Coach – A Comprehensive-ish Guide

When and How to Hire an Editor or Writing Coach – A Comprehensive-ish Guide

Looking for an academic writing coach or scientific editor? This guide explains the difference between editing and proof-reading, whether structural…
19 Academic Writing Tools (that are completely free!)

19 Academic Writing Tools (that are completely free!)

Whether you're looking for an academic phrase finder, a collaborative academic writing software, a tool to stay focused on your…
How to Write a Paragraph for Your Scientific Paper

How to Write a Paragraph for Your Scientific Paper

This blog post has all you need to know about writing scientific paragraphs: You’ll learn the optimal research paper paragraph…
The #1 Mindset Shift You Need to Write Excellent Papers

The #1 Mindset Shift You Need to Write Excellent Papers

I believe that in order for you to become an excellent scientific writer, you need to put your reader first.…
How to Reduce Word Count

How to Reduce Word Count

Your scientific paper draft exceeds your journal's word limit? Here is how to cut down the word count - without…

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