by Chris Smith | Jan 15, 2020
In our workshops we’re often asked what we mean by ‘writing productivity’. I’m not surprised. ‘Productivity’ has some iffy connotations. It conjures up mental images of factory production lines or some dead-eyed corporate efficiency drives. No wonder writers baulk....
by Simon Linacre | Aug 17, 2018
You might think you have a publishing plan for your PhD but what if it’s the wrong one for you and your academic career? Academic publishing expert Simon Linacre, director of international marketing and development at Cabells, argues that being strategic is...
by Chris Smith | Apr 29, 2018
It’s official, being a highly prolific academic is the best indicator for scholarly success. Research looking at the careers of 2,800 of the world’s top scientists found that those who published the most papers also had the biggest breakthroughs and...
by Bethany Scott | Apr 7, 2018
Art is subjective — but that doesn’t mean there are certain rules to adhere to. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to learn those rules. There are hundreds of ways to learn novel writing, and in doing so you’ll get opportunities to build a prolific writing habit alongside...
by Bethany Scott | Nov 24, 2017
Finished manuscript in hand, it’s tempting to dive right in and self-publish: but with a wealth of complex information out there, you may find yourself buried in self-doubt, only to sneak back to traditional agents and publishers, tail between your legs. So how how do...
by Bethany Scott | Nov 10, 2017
Writing is creative and subjective: if anyone’s told you it’ll pay off straightaway, run a mile. How to fund your writing is our real-world guide to making your writing pay. Overnight success is a myth. That’s the first lesson I learned when I became a full-time...
