As a summary for personal use, and for anyone else who needs advice on writing: this is what I’ve learned… Read more More Writing Tips
Tag: Academic
The Not-So-Final-Countdown: Part 3
Yesterday was not a very productive day; I’ve caught the virus that has been bothering my housemates for the past… Read more The Not-So-Final-Countdown: Part 3
The Not-So-Final-Countdown: Part 2
Today I rewrote my sample chapter. It’s over 12,000 words now: the appropriate length. I sent it to my supervisors… Read more The Not-So-Final-Countdown: Part 2
The Not-So-Final-Countdown: Part 1
It’s time for a little experiment. I’m one week away from submitting my panel document, which I need for my… Read more The Not-So-Final-Countdown: Part 1
AMS Annual Review Symposium
What a jolly day it was. Last Thursday the almighty American Studies Annual Review Symposium took place. Organized by myself… Read more AMS Annual Review Symposium
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
Some people write blogposts every day. I just can’t do it. One of the reasons is that I spend 5… Read more Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
I’m Still Alive, I’m Just Working
Lately I haven’t written as much as I’d like to, but I’ve got a great excuse: work. I’ve just returned… Read more I’m Still Alive, I’m Just Working
Why I Like Scary Books
Today I was making a list of the books I like most, which proved to be an impossible task. My… Read more Why I Like Scary Books
Research Update
Sometimes I spend days staring at my computer screen without writing anything useful. Sometimes I manage to do quite a… Read more Research Update
The F Word: A Short Report
I just returned from my first conference as presenting delegate: The F Word, organised by PG CWWN. I could write… Read more The F Word: A Short Report