Tag Archives: revising

book blogging interlude – turn around when possible

Posted on May 31, 2014 by

This is the last of five days working on the book with Barbara. By the time she has to get on board the train back to London this evening, we will have finished off most of a section, and revised … Continue reading →

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good academic writing – it’s about revision not editing

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Creative writers are accustomed to the idea that their writing must go through several drafts. However, much of the advice on offer to academic writers proceeds as if all they have to do is produce a draft which is then … Continue reading →

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