2018 tweets: Academic writing and publishing advice
If you follow us on Twitter (@primroseediting), you’ll know we often share tips and advice on academic writing, editing, publishing and funding. In case you missed them, we’ve curated a […]
Editing your work: Seven tips to get you from first draft to finished
Whether it’s a thesis chapter or a research paper, a grant application or a cover letter, your first draft represents hours of work. After so much effort, the editing stage […]
#AcWriMo: Six tips to stay motivated
If you’re taking part in Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo), congratulations on being halfway through the challenge! After working so hard for the first two weeks, you might be losing your initial […]
#AcWriMo: Join a community
November is Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo), with many academics challenging themselves to complete papers and thesis chapters over the course of the month. Rather than locking yourself away to try […]
#AcWriMo: Setting a writing schedule
It’s November, which means many of you will be cracking out your manuscripts to take part in Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo). AcWriMo is a self-driven challenge to complete a writing […]
Using British, U.S. American and Oxford English in scientific writing
There are many forms of the English language (known as dialects) around the world. Depending on your target journal, you may have to adapt your text to fit a specific […]
Don’t fall prey to predatory journals
We all love the thrill of publishing a paper. It allows us to share our research with the world and build a reputation in our field. According to the Global Scientific […]
Making figures accessible to people with colour blindness
Edit to add: check the comments section for further guidance from readers! According to the Colour Blind Awareness organisation, colour blindness (colour vision deficiency) affects around 8% of men and […]