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Review article writing is challenging! A journal editor reveals how to best structure and write a review article and shares…

Don’t underestimate the importance of lay summaries. Here are some of my discoveries from writing for popular science magazines.

Whether you are looking for books to read during your holidays or for a present for a scientist friend, you’re…

Check out the 5 most common mistakes when writing a grant proposal and learn how you can improve your funding…

I know you are at a stage in your scientific career where you know how to write a decent Materials…

Looking for an academic writing coach or scientific editor? This guide explains the difference between editing and proof-reading, whether structural…

If you have decided to publish a preprint (congrats!), you may be wondering how to go about it. Here’s all…

Nadine is an atmospheric chemist and a new PI who currently works at ETH Zürich in Switzerland. We talk about…

What is impact and who decides? How do you convey the impact of your work? Which journal maximises the impact…

Some opinions and assumptions can be damaging and might hinder you from becoming an excellent (and happy!) scientific author! Click…