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All academics need to write, but many struggle to finish their dissertations, articles, books, or grant proposals. Writing is hard work and can be difficult to wedge into a frenetic academic schedule. How can we write it all while still having a life?
In this second edition of his popular guidebook, Paul Silvia offers fresh advice to help you overcome barriers to writing and use your time more productively. After addressing some common excuses and bad habits, he provides practical strategies to motivate students, professors, researchers, and other academics to become better and more prolific writers. Silvia draws from his own experience in psychology to explain how to write, submit, and revise academic work, from journal articles to books, all without sacrificing evenings, weekends, and vacations. The tips and strategies in this second edition have been updated to apply to academic writing in most disciplines. Also new to this edition is a chapter on writing grant and fellowship proposals.
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2019 2007
Writing grant and fellowship proposals.
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Fresh advice to help overcome barriers to writing and use time more productively.
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Tips and strategies have been updated to apply to academic writing.
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Publisher : APA LifeTools (September 25, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 110 pages
ISBN-10 : 1433829738
ISBN-13 : 978-1433829734
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
Reviewer: J. R. Garcia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Practical and Easy to Implement
Review: This book is an excellent selection for anyone searching for those practical strategies to increase the amount of writing he or she produces. Whether for homework, dissertations, grant proposals or novel writing, there is a chapter in this book sure to provide exactly what you need. Another plus is the author's use of humor throughout... Was such a great read that I completed it in one sitting!
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Silvia is a portable mentor
Review: The book is a hook! It's storytelling style makes it compelling, and the practical experiences compel one to start their writing instantly. It is the best tool for graduate students, though too, helpful to practitioners. It can make the best teaching aid for professors on writing.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Witty, practical, original
Review: It's not just another writing book. My university's faculty center highly recommended this book and it exceeded my expectations. Witty, practical, and original, Silvia champions small but steady progress toward any writing project. ("You don't need a sabbatical to write a book.") In my first year as an assistant professor I have published over 20 journal articles thanks to this advice. I now share the book with colleagues and students. A quick read.
Reviewer: Michael
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Cure for Writer's Block
Review: Silvia offers mostly obvious pieces of advice, but that isn't to imply they aren't effective. If one has writer's block, this book will help you break through the wall. It's a succinct explanation of the importance of having a designated writing time every day, week, etc. I have put to good use several pieces of advice. Silvia's humor also helps to make the reading go by very quickly. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has to write for any reason; fiction or non, professional or amusement, this book is beneficial.
Reviewer: D. Patterson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book!
Review: How to Write a Lot is great for how to write a lot, but also helps wade folks, who have been away from writing properly, back into a more formal writing style. It covers academic writing, but not in a way that overwhelms. Itâs a good read with great advice.
Reviewer: Karen Kruska
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Short and sweet
Review: If youâre buying this to read a big long book instead of writing it wonât work. Itâs a great book. Very no-nonsense. Get this one.
Reviewer: steven ford
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must read
Review: You might not need this book, but I did. I am a second year Ph.D. student. I have watched other students conduct many studies that they never write up. I made a commitment to myself to get the most out of my time in the program, and this book gave me a concrete plan to ensure my productivity as a writer and scientist. I am so glad I read this book at the beginning of graduate school and not toward the end! The main point of the book is simple, but powerful. Do yourself a favor and spend an afternoon reading this gem.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Funny and Helpful
Review: Iâm writing my PhD dissertation and one of my committee members recommended this book. Iâm glad he did. It is practical, funny, helpful, and encouraging. A quick and easy read, it doesnât belabor the point but provides suggestions and structures to support academic writers.
Reviewer: Abraham
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Me gustó porque el autor va directo al grano.El libro desmonta la idea de que solo debes escribir cuando te sientes âmotivadoâ, demostrando que en realidad la disciplina y una rutina de trabajo son métodos más eficaces. Si estás en busca de un método para ponerte a escribir o necesitas tips para crear el tuyo este pequeño libro te ayudará mucho. Es fácil de seguir y lo terminas muy rápido.Aunque el autor es del área de Ciencias Sociales, sus ideas pueden extrapolarse a otras áreas.
Reviewer: Grace & David
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I finished reading this book nonstop and it made me think, laugh, and cry. It is a must read for anyone who is doing any sort of academic writing for living or whatsoever.
Reviewer: E.S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very inspiring book for those looking for more motivation to write!
Reviewer: Tanya Dsouza
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The text guides academic writers to learn how to maintain writing schedules, improve their writing styles and even delves into the technical considerations that come with research grants and publishing in journals.
Reviewer: Diego Santiago Alarcon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A very nice and small book full of nice suggestions that will help improve both quantity and quality in your writing
Customers say
Customers find the book provides practical advice that can be easily implemented. They find the writing style inspiring and useful for those writing academically or creatively. The book encourages them to make writing a routine and stick to it. Readers describe the book as a quick, easy read with relatable humor. Opinions differ on the paperback size - some find it brief and lovely, while others feel it's too small and lacks content.
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