I love reading and writing. This website is an attempt to reconcile these hobbies. I aim to read an average of one book a week, though this goes up and down with life and book size…. In order to keep to this target, I post what I’m currently reading at the end of every blog post. Then at the end of the month I publish my ‘Book Club of One’ where I share very brief reviews of the books I’ve read that month. At the end of the year I’ll compile my top books that you might like to read! Here’s my latest month’s reads:
- Starting an Academic Blog; What To Write About
Thinking about starting an academic blog? This post helps to identify some of the things you can write about and developing your style. - Looking for PhD Inspiration? Try Reading ‘Start With Why’; Book Review
If you’re lacking purpose or struggling in your research this book will help identify the need for a ‘why’. - What Are The 6 Steps of the Writing Process?
Breaking down ‘writing’ into a series of six parts helps the whole process seem a lot less daunting and more friendly. - How Can I Learn to Write Faster?
Learning to write faster comes down to a few key principles; practise, personal habits, focus and exploration. By adapting and exploring these approaches with your own work, your words will begin to flow. - Academic Writing Month (‘AcWriMo’): Time to Focus on Writing
Lost your writing mojo? Using November as a month to focus on your writing may be a good option to give yourself a boost. - Why having a blog helps to communicate academic research
If you’re looking for ways to communicate your research then an academic research blog provides an excellent opportunity. It can go beyond the boundaries provided by research papers by permitting the inclusion of opinions and feelings.
I’m also working on a sci-fi novel. It’s mostly written in my head, but getting it out and legible is the challenge for me! Occasionally I like to post snippets I’m particularly proud of online. Here’s my latest creative writing: