How to plan your research days

Hello everyone! It’s been quiet here for a bit, not because my drafts folder isn’t full of future posts but … More

Writing ahead of your research

Normally, we think of the process of writing a thesis as a process of ‘writing up’. That is, you do … More

One of the biggest challenges for PhD candidates, and any writer, is motivation. There is little external motivation beyond ‘getting … More

Yes, this is another metaphor about writing. Let’s see if it goes somewhere useful.

For nearly everyone doing a PhD–this is your first time. You’ve never done this before, and you’re learning the ropes … More

Do you use a word or phrase over and over in your thesis? Perhaps it’s ‘the idea of the New … More

I’m a huge fan of sketching out a plan. I find it helps me structure things and clarify what I’m … More

So, I’m hesitant about detailed plans because I notice that people often get stuck in them. They make a plan … More

Okay, so this is something that I watch candidates go through, and also something I discovered when I started to … More

So reverse outlines are super simple, and super powerful. Basically, instead of writing a detailed, paragraph-level plan before you start … More