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coping with writing anxiety – or – learn to stroke your spider
Desensitisation is a psychological term. It is used to describe a process through which a very anxious – perhaps even phobic – person gradually becomes used to the object or situation which makes them afraid. Professional support is often required … Continue reading
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Tagged academic writing, desensitisation, Pat Thomson, writing anxiety
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forget angry birds, make mine angry writing
I’m about to write another angry book. That is, a book motivated by anger. Real, proper rage. I’ve already written two angry books, and they are probably my best. I want to tell you about angry writing, because I keep … Continue reading
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Tagged academic writing, anger, emotions, Pat Thomson, scholarship
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academic writing – no one best way
My approach to writing about and teaching academic writing is underpinned by some key principles. One of them is this – no one best way. Or I can alternatively express this as one size does not fit all. Let me explain. … Continue reading
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Tagged academic writing, Pat Thomson, writing repertoire
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enough of the critique, at least some of the time?
It’s holiday season. I’m away and having a tiny pause, a little reflect. Apologies to those of you who are seeking writing about writing. I sometimes do other things. Writing about writing will be back soon. This week I’m musing. … Continue reading
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Tagged academic writing, Brian Massumi, critique, Jay Rayner, Pat Thomson
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an exercise in willpower
Willpower. The mysterious process you use to make yourself do something – or not, as the case may be. Chocolate? Not today thanks, I’ve got willpower. Oh go on then. I’ve got no will power when it comes to chocolate … Continue reading
the reading and writing that no-one sees
We write much more than we ever publish. A lot of unseen writing is about acquiring the knowledge that we need in order to do the writing that will be made public. We read much more than we cite. A lot of … Continue reading
Posted in academic writing, academic writing as iceberg, Eric Hayot, reading
Tagged academic iceberging, academic writing, Eric Hayot, Pat Thomson, reading
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dressed for writing? make mine daggy
Every now and then I come across writing about academics and clothing. I’ve seen ‘stuff’ about: the stereotype of corduroy and leather patches, how we women academics resent being judged on what we wear, and advice on what to wear to suit your … Continue reading
