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How to Find and Hire a Developmental Editor

You’ve realized you need editorial support, but how do you find and hire a developmental editor? This post provides tips to help you figure how and obtain the academic editing support you need!

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Writing Challenges! Finding Your Argument

Argument is an essential part of academic writing, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out your thesis. This post provides some tips to help you see your arguments with fresh eyes and write the best manuscripts ever!

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How I Left Academia (and Survived!)

Leaving academia was one of the most difficult decisions I ever made. Since leaving, many people have asked me why I did. So in this post, I share that story. I hope it is helpful to others who might be struggling in this profession.

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Six Ways to Get Scholarly Writing Done

How do you make time for writing, given all of academia’s demands? What are strategies for getting writing done, while not neglecting teaching or service? Read on!

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