If you think of keywords as unimportant details of your paper, I get it. Selecting my keywords used to be one of the last things I did when uploading my articles to the journal platform....
Where does your writer’s block come from?
Are you struggling to write your paper or thesis? Do you find yourself constantly postponing writing? Or when you do write, you're inefficient and don't make as much progress as you should? If so, you're...
Using ‘s, Of, and Zero Possessive: A guide for scientific writers
I have an embarassing confession to make: After decades of writing in English (and years of teaching scientific writing), I still struggle with possessives. A possessive is the 's or the of that you put...
How I improved my productivity thanks to the Pomodoro Technique
The most productive people don't work longer; they work in a more concentrated way. This means that we can improve our productivity without having to spend more time in the office (in some cases, perhaps...
A Scientific Writing Tracker to reach your goals
Like many scientists, you might frequently underestimate the time it takes to write a paper. This is a common error, which often causes chaos in the writing process and leads to disappointment and decreased motivation....
Tuning your focus with music
The other morning, while I casually sipped on my coffee, prepping for the day ahead, I let my Spotify playlist set the vibe in the background. As my taste in music changes rapidly from situation...