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A Quick Tutorial on the Academic Writing Process

by Suzanne Davis | Mar 26, 2020 | Writing Process

The academic writing process is like sketching a portrait. You need preparation and planning for what you will draw. You sketch, and then erase and change what you’ve drawn, and then show it to others. As you continue to work, you grow as a sketch artist. The...

The 5 Worst Academic Essay Writing Mistakes to Avoid

by Suzanne Davis | Oct 9, 2019 | College and Graduate School, Writing Essays and Papers, Writing Process

Everyone writes an academic essay that crashes. It doesn’t get the grade you hoped it would, there are comments and corrections along the margins or even just a low grade. It hurts, eats away at your confidence, and it’s especially hard when it happens at the...

Academic Writing Accountability: How to Be a Productive Writer

by Suzanne Davis | Mar 28, 2019 | Writing Essays and Papers, Writing Process

Are you a productive and persistent writer? There are scholars and writers that have the internal motivation and persistence to write essays, papers, articles, and books even when they’re nervous or doubt themselves. Not everyone feels that way. Some of us need to...

How to Conquer NaNoWriMo–Awesome Advice from 4 Writers

by Suzanne Davis | Nov 1, 2018 | Writing Process

How do writers succeed in writing a novel? Today is the first day of November’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Just 2 days ago, I spoke with one of my writing friends and said those dreaded words, “I don’t know what I’m going to...

4 Terrific Types of Writing Groups to Ignite Your Writing

by Suzanne Davis | Jun 21, 2018 | Writing Process, Writing Workshop

Why should you join a writing group? Writing can be lonely. Sitting at a computer, typewriter or writing in notebook are things you do alone. You don’t get feedback, you can’t ask questions and you don’t have a cheering squad of people chanting, “You can write it!”...

How To Create A Superior Thesis Statement In 5 Easy Steps

by Suzanne Davis | Mar 5, 2018 | Writing Organization, Writing Process

The thesis statement is the glue that holds your essay together. And you need to create a first-rate thesis statement if you want that glue to be strong. However, writing an excellent thesis statement is challenging. But, once you get it right you’re on your...