Category Archives: talking writing

how to talk about writing…

Posted on July 11, 2022 by pat thomson

Everyone who talks about writing has to use language that people can relate to and understand. Of course. Duh. Sometimes this means using terms that are already in circulation – like pomodoro and shut up and write. while these terms … Continue reading →

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reading groups/journal clubs are a good idea

Posted on January 25, 2021 by pat thomson

There’s a lot written about the benefits of academic writing groups, writing rooms and writing retreats. But not so much about academic reading groups. And yet, they can be just as beneficial. Being in a reading group puts you in … Continue reading →

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what talking can do for academic writing

Posted on May 22, 2014 by pat thomson

My co-writer and good friend Barbara is coming next week and we will have another little orgy of book writing. Only five days, but this will be enough for us to get a second section of our doctoral researcher writing … Continue reading →