Inspirational Writing for Academic Publication
- Gillie Bolton - Freelance Consultant
- Stephen Rowland
Gillie Bolton introduces her three ‘key phases’ method (Write for Myself, Redraft for my Reader, Edit for Posterity) to make the writing process less daunting, and offers support and advice on how to develop your own writing voice to use this to engage readers in your research.
‘Characters’ at different career stages help you to identify your own writing level, and before and after examples of work from a range of disciplines clearly illustrate the key writing techniques.
Drawing on case studies, as well as their own extensive writing experience, the authors suggest strategies for dealing with common difficulties such as:
- Time and energy management
- Restoring flagging enthusiasm
- Maintaining inspiration
- Dealing with potential burnout and writer’s block.
Each chapter concludes with a set of constructive exercises which develop these critical skills and inspire you to improve and enjoy your own academic writing.
Ideal for upper level students and early career researchers.
Dr Gillie Bolton is an international authority on writing and author of a long publication list including nine books, academic papers, as well as professional articles, poetry, and for a lay readership.
Stephen Rowland, Emeritus Professor of University College London, is author of four books on the nature of research and learning in a range of contexts.
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I nice tool for undergraduate students starting their final year projects. I definitely recommend it as a resource book.
I have read this book and will be recommendating it to my project students. it is easy to read and gives relevant information about acedemic writing.
I really like this book. Written in the first person, it has an engaging style which feels personal and supportive. I will be recommending it to all my masters and doctoral students who have hopes of writing for publication.
I really like this book. Written in the first person it has an engaging style which is personal and supportive. I will be recommending it to all my masters and doctoral students who have hopes of writing for publication.
A well thought out text. Clear chapter structure.
This text provides clear instructions for those new to academic writing for publication. I particularly liked the tasks as the end of each of the chapters and the accounts of individuals' experiences.
This is an excellent well-written book. Gillie Bolton has an easy, accessible writing style. Quick to read and ideas are practical, supportive and work. There is a useful mix of advice and exercises; I like the way that two views are given.
Exercises are aimed towards developing own writing skills with an eye to publication but, I have used some of them successfully with students in preparation for Dissertation and essay writing. Highly recommend this text.
Clear and easy to understand as it breaks down the complexities of academic writing.
This book talks to the reader, it stimulates conversations. Of real importance is the way the author simplifies the process and provides support for the academic writer. It provides useful case studies from which to support the reader.
Raraely have I felt motivated to write such a glowing review for a book but this book is so encouraging and it doesn't matter whether you are an experienced writer in a slump, an experienced practitioner worried about writing or a novice writer plucking up courage to write . It is written well, practises what it preaches and is full of exercises and tips about how to write. I have been motivated to write more frequently and with more confidence thanks to the author and critical friend.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Internal Terrorist Exercise_BOLTON
Chapter 4: Explore, Experiment, Find Out
