As scientists, we're not just researchers; we're also storytellers. Every paper we write is a narrative, taking readers on a journey through our research question, hypotheses, our methods, our findings, and their implications. Yet, all...
Free-writing: The method for sorting out your thoughts
The ability to think with clarity is a researcher's greatest asset. But how do you achieve this in practice? How do you find clarity when you've been sitting in front of a blank page for...
How to cultivate a love for writing: An interview with Dr. Ronald Wendner
A year ago, a participant in one of my scientific writing workshops posed an interesting question. She asked, "How do I get addicted to writing?" That question left me dumbfounded. My relationship with scientific writing...
How to choose the right journal to publish your research
In science, publication is everything. Publishing a lot in high-impact journals is the royal way to build an academic career and disseminate your research. That's the dream, but the reality is more complicated. Sending your...
The ultimate guide to scientific writing
Do you want to take your scientific writing skills to the next level? As a scientist, your career depends primarily on your publications. But publishing in high-ranking journals is a tough game. So, to put...
A catchy title for your paper
How do you search for scientific literature? Chances are, you start by entering keywords into a search engine and then scroll more or less mindlessly through the output list until you come across a title...