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  • Episode 18 -

    Episode 18 - "I am a writer." - Case study with Dr Jenny Grant Weinandy

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    I talk to Dr Jenny Grant Weinandy, member of the Researchers’ Writing Academy and Assistant Professor in clinical psychology at Ohio University in the United States.
    Jenny shares that when she joined our academic writing program, she was a new parent, overwhelmed with finishing her PhD and dissertation. She didn’t feel like a writer and would avoid writing tasks but she knew she needed to figure out how to make writing a sustainable part of her work flow in order to be successful not only in her career, but in her family life as well!
    Now she embraces being a writer and has found a writing process and routine that allows her write and publish articles in a calm and steady way. Inside the Researchers’ Writing Academy she is known as the queen of goal-setting!
    Jenny also shares some great advice on how she makes time for professional development in her busy schedule and how she manages to stick with programs she bought. I hope you’ll enjoy this episode as much as I did!
    Timestamps:(01:20) Introducing Dr Jenny Grant Weinandy(06:45) Jenny’s motivations for joining the Researchers’ Writing Academy (RWA)(11:05) What has changed for Jenny since joining the RWA(14:45) Jenny’s publishing results after implementing the Journal Publication Formula(18:00) How Jenny decides on which journal to target (21:35) How Jenny found time to engage in the program and implement the Journal Publication Formula(25:10) How Jenny keeps focused on and commited to professional development (32:05) Jenny’s favourite elements of the RWA(37:10) Who Jenny would recommends joining the RWA(39:20) How Jenny uses the Journal Publication Formula with her students
    Jenny’s Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=Cg5Yc4wAAAAJ&hl=en
    An article Jenny published while inside the RWA: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10899-024-10287-6
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    If you’re interested to join the Researchers’ Writing Academy and learn how to develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend watching my free writing training as the first step at:researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

  • Episode 17 - Leveraging social media as an academic with Jennifer van Alstyne

    Episode 17 - Leveraging social media as an academic with Jennifer van Alstyne

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    I’m talking to Jennifer van Alstyne about how to best leverage social media as an academic. If you don’t know what to share on social media except links to just published articles, then my guest Jennifer van Alstyne will have great content ideas for you (spoiler: you can share about your article waaay before it’s published and you can share that link more than once!). And don’t worry, using these strategies doesn’t mean that you have to spend more time on social media. We also talk about a more hidden barrier to why you might be avoiding social media.
    Here’s what we will cover:
    (01:25) Introducing Jennifer van Alstyne(05:00) Should academics be on social media?(08:25) How much time and energy should academics invest in social media?(11:25) Cultivating an audience on social media(19:10) How academics can post about their research and papers(24:35) Tips about posting (and reposting!) (26:32) Which social media platform is best for academics(34:35) Optimising your social media feeds (37:05) Utlising hashtags and tags(40:35) Incorporating social media a part of your writing and publishing process (41:50) Accessibility guidelines for social media(44:00) Mindset and feelings about sharing your publication on social media(48:35) Where to find and how to work with Jennifer
    With her company, The Academic Designer, Jennifer helps professors feel confident showing up online through social media, website design and bio writing. You can find her on social media under the handle @HigherEdPR
    Link to accessibility guide that Jennifer mentioned: https://www.accessible-social.com/ by social media strategist Alexa Heinrich.
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Want to learn how to develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journal time-efficiently? Then check out this free class I recorded:researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

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  • Episode 16 - 5 common myths about writing research papers

    Episode 16 - 5 common myths about writing research papers

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    This episode is all about persistent myths about writing scientific research papers and why they aren’t true.
    I think this is a very important topic because holding one of these wrong beliefs could be what’s keeping you from enjoying writing papers and being good at it.
    Whether you’re a native or non-native English speaker, or you’ve never used storytelling in your writing, or maybe you’re convinced that writing is slow and frustrating for everyone, join me while I break down these 5 common myths about writing research papers.
    In this episode, I cover: (02:10) Introducing the myths(03:15) Myth #1: Need to be a native English speaker(07:35) Myth #2: Storytelling covers up holes in your research (10:20) Myth #3: Using fancy and complicated phrases and sentence structures(14:00) Myth #4: It’s enough to hire someone to proof-read and clean up your paper(19:13) Myth #5: Writing just is a slow and frustrating process
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Want to dive deeper? We have a free training on how to write clear, concise, and compelling papers from start to finish using a structured and time-efficient writing process. Head over to researcherswritingpodcast.com/free to save your spot now!

  • Episode 15 - How academics can secure university funding for professional development

    Episode 15 - How academics can secure university funding for professional development

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    Many academics don’t have to pay for professional development out of pocket. But that is often not advertised. In my experience, there is often a lot more “hidden” funding available than we first think.
    This podcast episode is about getting funding for a professional development opportunity, for example for taking a writing course or program such as the Researchers’ Writing Academy.
    Remember that it is in your institution’s interest that you develop your professional skills such as academic writing because you being able to write well and fast will likely translate into publishing a lot of quality papers and having productive academic staff is in your institution’s interest. In other words, paying for a highly effective program is a profitable investment for your employer.
    You still have to make the ask though! So let me guide you through our proven 5-step process to secure professional development funding from your institution.
    Timestamps:(01:05) What you should know about professional development funding(03:30) Identifying possible sponsors(05:47) Send an email(08:35) Pitch the professional development funding opportunity in person(12:10) How to make the ask - the pitch template(19:35) Common objections you’ll hear and how to respond(24:00) Follow up by email(25:20) Repeat and get that funding!
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    And when you are ready to invest into acquiring the skill of writing papers for top-tier journals time-efficiently, then the best first step is to check out my 1-hour free writing training: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

  • Episode 14 - “I was able to publish a paper I had been sitting on for 5 years!” - Case study w/ Sabina Hirshfield

    Episode 14 - “I was able to publish a paper I had been sitting on for 5 years!” - Case study w/ Sabina Hirshfield

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    In this episode, I’m talking to Sabina Hirshfield, visiting Associate Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and member of the Researchers’ Writing Academy. Sabina has pioneered eHealth and mHealth interventions to improve health outcomes for sexual and gender minority populations.
    In our interview, Sabina told me that she discovered our academic writing program after a colleague shared our website on social media and that after going through the content, she identified the struggles she was having with writing papers in a timely manner. It was taking her forever for her papers to get written and she felt like she needed to break that!
    This was such a fun talk with Sabina and we discuss so many topics that concern researchers today: from how continuing to learn and take professional development even after you finish your degree is so essential (but also that it’s okay if it’s fun!), to how academics have a hard time admitting they don’t know how to write well and how a program like the Researchers’ Writing Academy can help you feel less alone in the world of academia!
    Timestamps:(01:11) Introducing Dr Sabina Hirshfield(07:30) Sabina’s motivations for joining the Researchers’ Writing Academy (RWA)(11:00) How Sabina changed how she collaborates with her co-authors since joining the RWA (14:45) Sabina’s publishing results after implementing the Journal Publication Formula(16:25) How Sabina approached taking the program(18:33) Writing can be enjoyable and learning never stops(23:45) Observing how other academics approach writing and their publishing habits(29:40) Sabina’s favourite elements of the RWA(32:06) Why we both love writing retreats and co-writing sessions(34:20) Why Sabina has referred several colleagues to the RWA (36:00) Feeling unproductive and time management struggles(39:30) Why people stay inside the RWA after their first year(43:52) Listener question: Which verb tense should I use in my paper?
    Sabina’s Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fy3K49sAAAAJ&hl=en
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    If you’re interested to join the Researchers’ Writing Academy and learn how to develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend watching my free writing training as the first step at: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

  • Episode 13 - Academic planning with a modified Bullet Journal Method

    Episode 13 - Academic planning with a modified Bullet Journal Method

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! Today I want to show you how to plan your writing and really your entire day with pen and paper, and how to have any notes you take during your workday, all in one place!
    I know that digital project management systems are super popular right now and at the very least, you probably use digital calendar and maybe you’ve also tried Trello, Clickup, Asana, Notion or something else to keep your life, work and writing organised.
    But if you’re a pen-and-paper person the barrier to using a digital system might be either too high or the digital tools you tried didn’t stick. If that’s you, then my Pen-and-Paper Planning Method may be ideal for you! Because honestly, post-its all over the office are not the solution!
    My Pen-and-Paper Planning Method that I’m sharing today is inspired by and developed from “The Bullet Journal Method” by Ryder Carroll. It’s a method that many of you probably have heard of but before you outright reject it, let me tell you it’s not about designing journals with stickers, gel pens and sketches. The method is super powerful and you can do it with just one pen and no artistic skills.
    With the Pen-and-Paper Planning Method you will have one journal that stores everything in one place: project management for all papers you are working on, your publication pipeline, your yearly and quarterly plans, daily, weekly and monthly tasks as well as space for journaling and meeting and literature notes.
    Timestamps:(02:45) About the Bullet Journal Method(04:04) What you need to get started(06:34) Organising your new notebook(07:25) Structuring your Table of Contents(08:06) Defining your symbols(10:17) Your yearly vision and goals (11:28) Your Publication Pipeline (14:14) Your preview of the year(15:30) Project plans for your papers(17:43) Your monthly overview(21:23) Your weekly plan(26:21) Daily pages (33:22) Yearly reflection (36:35) Tips for your journal
    The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Caroll: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-bullet-journal-method-track-the-past-order-the-present-design-the-future/12079309?ean=9780525533337
    My favorite Leuchtturm notebooks: https://www.leuchtturm1917.com/notebooks/
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Join our free training to learn more about the Journal Publication Formula at researcherswritingpodcast.com/free. Get tips on how to work with co-authors, manage your writing process, and increase your chances of getting published in top-tier journals.

  • Episode 12 - How I became an academic writing coach

    Episode 12 - How I became an academic writing coach

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    This episode is about something I’m not super comfortable talking about, myself! Despite this, whenI do share about myself, I usually get a lot of response and interest surrounding what I do and how I got here in this career.
    So today I’m bringing you behind the scenes to tell you more about my journey from being a PhD student in Chemistry to becoming an academic writing coach and running an academic writing program.
    Whether you just found me or have been following me for years, this might be a great episode to listen to and get to know me better and put all of my advice into context!
    In this episode, I’ll talk about:
    Timestamps:
    (02:00) About present-day me and the Researchers’ Writing Academy(04:45) My academic background(07:04) Lacking support/guidance in academia(09:55) My relationship with writing during my PhD (12:20) Career path after finishing my PhD(15:25) Lessons learned editing other researchers’ papers(19:35) Offering 1:1 coaching and writing workshops(20:35) Starting the Researchers’ Writing Academy(23:08) Listener question: I’m writing my first paper. Where do I start?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Go to researcherswritingpodcast.com/free to learn about the Journal Publication Formula, the backbone of the Researchers’ Writing Academy, that gives you a roadmap on how to publish in top-tier journals in a time-efficient way.

  • Episode 11 - How to write the Introduction section of your research paper

    Episode 11 - How to write the Introduction section of your research paper

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Researchers’ Writing Podcast!
    I often ask researchers which section they find hardest to write and the section that is named most often is the Introduction section!
    I hear things like “My introductions are very long and generic and I end up with lots of references.” or “I find it difficult to write succinct paragraphs.” or “I overexplain and my Introductions are loooooong.”
    I think a lot of researchers aren’t using the Introduction section effectively and so that’s why today I want to talk you through the 7 mistakes I find scientific authors make when writing the Introduction section for their research paper.
    In this episode, I’ll talk about: (02:10) What researchers struggle with in Introduction sections(04:35) Mistake 1: Not including the element of tension(09:25) Mistake 2: The Introduction section is too long (14:00) Mistake 3: The paragraphs are too long (16:40) Mistake 4: The sentences are too long(21:05) Mistake 5: The first sense of your Introduction section is boring(23:50) Mistake 6: There’s no flow in your Introduction section(26:40) Mistake 7: Using too many synonyms in your Introduction section(31:08) Listener question: Are longer or shorter blocks of writing time better?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Join our free training to learn more about the Journal Publication Formula at researcherswritingpodcast.com/free. Get tips on how to write every section of your paper and increase your chances of getting published in top-tier journals.

  • Episode 10 -

    Episode 10 - "The best decision I could ever have made for my PhD" - Case study with Geetika Chauhan

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    In this episode, I’m talking to Geetika Chauhan who is a PhD student at the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw and a member of the Researchers’ Writing Academy. Geetika works in the field of geophysics and joined the Academy because, as she told me, both she and her PI got fed up when she was on the tenth draft of her first journal article with no end in sight.
    After she joined our academic writing program she started with a fresh draft and after just two rounds of revisions and two months’ work in total, her PI approved and submitted the paper.
    Geetika talks about how she was concerned that this course would just join the pile of other online courses she had bought and never looked at. But how – once she was a member – she was surprised by the engaged community, which helped her to actually take and implement the course.
    (01:10) Introducing Geetika Chauhan(03:20) Geetika’s struggles before joining the Researchers’ Writing Academy (RWA)(06:01) Geetika’s concerns before she joined the program(07:45) What helped keep Geetika engaged and committed to the program(12:18) How Geetika’s feelings Geetika around writing have changed(14:22) Geetika’s favourite part of the RWA
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    If you’re interested to join the Researchers’ Writing Academy and learn how to develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend watching my free writing training as the first step at: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

  • Episode 9 - 6 practical techniques to supercharge your motivation to take an academic writing course

    Episode 9 - 6 practical techniques to supercharge your motivation to take an academic writing course

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    Welcome back! This is part 3 of our 3-part mini-series on making time to take an academic writing course.
    In part 1 of the series (Episode 7), we talked about looking at deeper reasons (limiting beliefs and unhelpful stories you tell yourself) for why you’re not making time to take a writing course. In part 2 (Episode 8), we looked at actionable strategies you can employ today to carve out time to take a writing course.
    In this part 3 of the series, we are going to look at practical techniques that will help you supercharge your motivation once you enrolled in a writing course such as the Researchers’ Writing Academy. You’ll get more out of any course that you signed up using these motivation-boosting techniques and also it will also be way more fun!
    Thank you to all the Researchers’ Writing Academy members who let me share their examples and experiences in this episode. Good luck with getting your whole brain aligned and making time and freeing up energy to take a writing course!
    In this episode, I’ll talk about:
    (01:00) Recap of part 1 and part 2 of this series (02:55) Technique #1: Keep your “why” top of mind (06:05) Technique #2: Incorporate learning into existing routine (habit stacking) (11:50) Technique #3: Stack taking lessons with writing (14:20) Technique #4: Accountability and community (19:58) Technique #5: Dedicate a notebook to the course (22:46) Technique #6: Turn taking the course into a ritual (29:29) Listener question: Can I use the Journal Publication Formula for writing my dissertation?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    And if you’re ready to invest your time and energy into acquiring the skill of writing papers for top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend checking out my free writing training: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

  • Episode 8 - 7 proven strategies to carve out time for an academic writing course

    Episode 8 - 7 proven strategies to carve out time for an academic writing course

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    In today’s episode we’ll continue our mini-series on making time to take a writing course with part 2 out of 3 parts in total. Even if you aren’t planning on taking an academic writing course or program such as the Researchers’ Writing Academy right now, the strategies I’m sharing today are so universal, they will help you carve out time for other things too. Maybe you struggle to find time to write? Whatever you want to carve out time for, you’re in the right place.
    In the last episode, I introduced you to a technique to look a bit deeper into why you may be procrastinating on investing in your writing.
    Today, I want to share 7 proven and actionable strategies that have helped other researchers just like you to make time to invest in taking an academic writing course.
    I know, I know, it feels like you really don’t have a minute to spare to do anything else but the work you already have on your plate. If you don’t feel like you have enough time to take a writing program, then you’re not alone. It’s in fact the most common reason researchers give us for why they aren’t enrolling in the Researchers’ Writing Academy, our online academic writing program.
    BUT without investing time, you won’t learn the skill of writing a compelling paper that stands a chance to get published in a top-tier journal. And without investing time, you won’t learn a new writing process that will make writing a paper so fast that you can submit your paper in 8 weeks or less after analysing your data.
    Here’s what I’ll be talking about in this episode: (02:45) No time to join a program? (08:50) Strategy #1: Be clear on your priorities (11:21) Strategy #2: Time blocking(14:15) Strategy #3: Decrease frequency of regular meetings(17:01) Strategy #4: Reduce your email load (25:47) Strategy #5: Stop or strictly limit using social media and set personal boundaries (28:54) Strategy #6: Time and energy tracking (31:54) Strategy #7: Say “no” more!(36:50) Listener question: How do I start tackling a drawer full of half-finished manuscripts?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Want to dive deeper? We have a free training on how to write clear, concise, and compelling papers from start to finish using a structured and time-efficient writing process. Head over to researcherswritingpodcast.com/free to save your spot now!

  • Episode 7 - The real reason why we don’t invest time to uplevel our academic writing skills

    Episode 7 - The real reason why we don’t invest time to uplevel our academic writing skills

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    I know, I know, you have SO much on your plate as an academic, especially if you are an Assistant Professor, that writing papers is often pushed to the evenings and weekends. Because all those other tasks and projects come with deadlines and have other people waiting or depending on you. Whereas for taking professional development to uplevel your writing skills or for actually writing papers, there often isn’t any external accountability – let alone deadlines.
    The problem is: When we don’t somehow make time to develop our writing skills, our writing won’t change. We won’t learn how to get published in top-tier journals. And we won’t learn how to make the process of writing take less time. So it’s a matter of investing time now to save time in the future and to get published consistently for the rest of your career.
    I think the strategy to make time for both learning how to write and the writing itself is three-fold: 1) developing intrinsic motivation, 2) learning actionable strategies to implement in your work week and 3) supercharging your motivation with practical techniques. Today, we’re tackling the first part of the equation: how you can ignite your intrinsic motivation! And in the following two episodes, we will dive deeper into the other two parts.
    Intrinsic motivationIt’s a topic that I think we don’t talk about enough. Having motivation to do something is incredibly powerful because once you have it, you aren’t relying on external forces like deadlines or other people to make time to (learn how to) write. I would go so far to say that when you are intrinsically motivated to do both, you will become unstoppable! When we really want to do something, we make it happen, we find pockets in our schedule, and we manage to not burn out because it energises us!
    In this episode, I’m sharing an amazing reflection technique I learned from leadership advisor and author Victoria Song that will help you become aware of more subconscious blocks that are currently keeping you from investing in your writing.
    In the listener question segment, I answer the question how to know when to publish in a mid-tier journal and when to aim for a top-tier journal. Happy listening!
    In this episode, I’ll talk about: (01:30) Not having enough time to write (03:50) Importance of investing in your writing skills (04:55) Strategies to make time to develop your writing skills (10:34) Practical 2-step exercise to overcome your writing-related blocks (18:45) Listener question: Top-tier vs. mid-tier publishing
    Book mentioned: Bending Reality: How to Make the Impossible Probable” by Victoria
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Ready to invest in your writing skills? We got you! We recommend taking our free video training that gives you the birds-eye view of the Journal Publication Formula at researcherswritingpodcast.com/free.

  • Episode 6 - How to tell a story in your paper - the Scientific Storytelling Framework

    Episode 6 - How to tell a story in your paper - the Scientific Storytelling Framework

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    In this episode, we are talking about my very favourite subject: Storytelling – and how to do that in a scientific paper. You have probably had someone say to you at some point: “your paper should tell a convincing story”. But
 what does that actually mean?
    “Story” stands for so many different things: Re-telling an anecdote, the plot of films, movies, books, or making something up. What “story” means in the context of scientific papers is hardly ever defined, which leads to both an impossible to reach goal post and misunderstandings. One of those misunderstandings is that telling a story in your research paper equals packaging weak or irrelevant data in pretty wrapping paper and putting a ribbon on top – or in other words, overselling a study by hiding behind fancy words, flowery language and a narrative. But that’s not what I’m about to teach you. I’ll show you a framework that uses storytelling in a way that makes your paper easier to read by getting across to your reader why they should care about your research WITHOUT overstating its importance.
    Storytelling may also seem childish to you and imply having to oversimplify your research. Shouldn’t the focus of writing a scientific paper be using precise and and accurate language instead of creating a page-turner? Well, the Scientific Storytelling Framework I’m guiding you through in this episode will help you do both: It won’t help you to dumb it down but to spell it out!
    Timestamps:(01:50) Defining storytelling in research papers(03:08) Common misconceptions and myths surrounding storytelling in academic papers(08:00) Problems I see in scientific papers(10:10) The Scientific Storytelling Framework(18:42) Applying the Scientific Storytelling Framework to your paper(24:53) Listener question: How can I avoid self-doubt and procrastination in research and writing?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    If you’re interested to join the Researchers’ Writing Academy and learn how to develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend watching my free writing training at: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free as the first step.

  • Episode 5 -

    Episode 5 - "I’ve been routinely doing 10-15 writing sessions per week!” – Case study Interview with Dr Kate McAlpine

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    In this episode, I’m talking to Dr Kate McAlpine who is an alumna of the Researchers’ Writing Academy! Kate is a pracademic – which means she’s both an academic and a practitioner – and her work is centered around preventing violence against children.
    We talk about what she got out of the Researchers’ Writing Academy, which elements of the program (it’s comprehensive, you know!) made the biggest difference to her and how she made time to take the program. It’s a must listen if you are considering becoming a member!
    If you would like to learn more about Kate’s very important work, please check out the links below: https://www.drkatemcalpine.co.uk/ https://www.citizens4change.net/ https://www.connectgo.co.uk/
    (01:10) Introducing Dr Kate McAlpine(04:50) Kate’s struggles before joining the Researchers’ Writing Academy (RWA)(07:08) How did you approach starting the program inside the RWA?(08:30) Kate’s concerns before she joined the program(09:45) What has changed for Kate since she joined the RWA(12:30) Changing the feelings Kate had around writing(16:30) Kate’s experience with co-writing sessions(18:00) Getting papers published and Kate’s writing output(20:00) Favourite aspects of the RWA(22:00) Recommendations on who the RWA is for and things to consider if you’re thinking about joining the RWA (28:13) Listener question: Is the process for writing qualitative papers and quantitative papers (or even mixed methods papers) different?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    If you’re interested to join the Researchers’ Writing Academy and learn how to develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend watching my free writing training as the first step at:researcherswritingpodcast.com/free

  • Episode 4 - Why generative AI is overrated for writing scientific papers

    Episode 4 - Why generative AI is overrated for writing scientific papers

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    As most researchers, you are probably either already using ChatGPT and friends to help you with your academic writing or you are wondering if you should! In this episode, I’m sharing my view on using generative AI to write scientific papers – which is (spoiler alert!) probably a bit more critical than what you normally hear.
    I’m analysing the 3 central hopes, or goals, that we have for generative AI when it comes to writing scientific papers: 1) saving us time, 2) increasing the quality of our writing, and 3) enhancing our creativity. And I have a bit of a hot take on what I think scientists and researchers should focus their time and energy on. đŸ”„
    But I’m not saying to completely avoid using generative AI! To me, the question is more what to use it for and how to use it. So, at the end of the episode, I’m leaving you with 8 specific recommendations for using generative AI in your writing and research.
    In this episode, I cover: (2:00) Definitions of generative AI and LLMs(4:15) The hopes/goals of why we use generative AI for science writing(6:28) My views, warnings, and analysing those hopes/goals of why we use generative AI when writing(22:52) My recommendations on how to use generative AI (29:03) Listener question: Should I send a pre-submission inquiry to the journal editor before submitting my article?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    And if you’re ready to invest your time and energy into acquiring the skill of writing papers for top-tier journals time-efficiently, then I highly recommend checking out my free writing training: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free

  • Episode 3 - Why you don’t need to be a native English speaker to get published in academic journals

    Episode 3 - Why you don’t need to be a native English speaker to get published in academic journals

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    This episode is for all you non-native English speakers (those who have English as their second, third, fourth
 language) who struggle with writing papers in English. You may have massive imposter syndrome (that maybe has been fueled by feedback you’ve gotten from reviewers) and you don’t feel confident writing at all.
    This episode is also for you native English speakers (who have English as their first language). You too might be struggling with writing papers even though you speak English in your daily life, have gone through school, college, university in English. You feel like writing papers should be fast for you but instead it takes you a long time to organise your thoughts and your data into something coherent. In the end, you might not be happy with what you produce and you may end up getting rejected more often than not.
    Whether English is your first or second language, in this episode, I want to invite you to shift your writing mindset. The writing struggles you are experiencing may not have all that much to do with your English language proficiency. Which means: You might be trying to solve the entirely wrong writing problem.
    (01:20) Are you a non-native English speaker? (05:10) My hot take about writing papers as a non-native English speaker (or native English speaker!)(07:25) 3 writing skills I find more important than being a native English speaker(09:16) Learning how to efficiently and effectively structure your paper (12:35) Listener question: How can I write during times of teaching and admin load?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Whether English is your first or second language, this free writing training was created for you: researcherswritingpodcast.com/free

  • Episode 2 - How to write scientific papers time-efficiently - The 4-step streamlined writing process

    Episode 2 - How to write scientific papers time-efficiently - The 4-step streamlined writing process

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    If you’re struggling with the writing process to produce a scientific paper, you are not alone! The most common issues I see researchers have with the process of writing papers are that:
    a) they don’t know where to start (and then start with the wrong thing), b) they procrastinate because they aren’t sure what the exact steps of the writing process are (so that writing becomes an emotionally draining task because we keep second-guessing ourselves), c) the writing process is highly inefficient because of a lot of back and forth with co-authors (and editing nightmares like that don’t only waste time but also drain your energy and morale)
    Luckily, there actually is a much better, more efficient and more enjoyable way to write papers and I’ll walk you through the process step by step in this episode. It’s the exact same process I’m teaching inside the Researchers’ Writing Academy, our online academic writing program. And our members confirm: This 4-step streamlined writing process is a game changer!
    We are also introducing a new segment: the listener question! Today, I answer the question of what you can do when you just don’t feel motivated to write. Happy listening!
    In this episode, I’ll go through: (01:25) Struggles Researchers have while writing(10:35) Step 1: Develop the story (14:18) Step 2: Outline for flow (19:52) Step 3: Write clearly and concisely(28:06) Step 4: Package for publication (32:34) Listener question: What do you do when you’re not motivated to write?
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Join our free training to learn more about the Journal Publication Formula at researcherswritingpodcast.com/free
    Get tips on how to work with co-authors, manage your writing process, and increase your chances of getting published in top-tier journals.

  • Episode 1 - 5 mistakes even the smartest researchers make in their scientific papers

    Episode 1 - 5 mistakes even the smartest researchers make in their scientific papers

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    Welcome to the very first episode of the Researchers’ Writing Podcast!
    Researchers are expected to write scientific articles fit for top-tier journals with little or no training. Whether you’re struggling with desk-rejection, aren’t reaching wide audiences or would like to write papers that actually get read, then this episode is for you!
    I outline the five most common and severe mistakes researchers make when writing scientific research articles. By avoiding these pitfalls, you will make your writing clearer, more concise and more compelling! In other words, you’ll create an article that is logical to read, well structured and that presents a clear and coherent story around your data.
    In this episode, I cover: (05:55) Mistake #1: Neglecting the element of tension (08:21) Mistake #2: Ignoring the broader impact of your findings(12:30) Mistake #3: A too brief discussion(15:40) Mistake #4: Lacking flow (19:05) Mistake #5: Using unnecessarily complicated language
    Podcast host: Anna Clemens, PhDVideo and audio editing: Jason Rivera
    Want to dive deeper? We have a free training on how to write clear, concise, and compelling papers from start to finish using a structured and time-efficient writing process. Head over to researcherswritingpodcast.com/free to save your spot now!

  • The Researchers' Writing Podcast Trailer

    The Researchers' Writing Podcast Trailer

    · The Researchers' Writing Podcast

    Introducing, the Researchers' Writing Podcast. Hosted by Anna Clemens, PhD, this podcast is for all researchers in the sciences who want to write clear, concise and compelling papers time-efficiently so you can publish your research in a calm and steady way. In this podcast, we talk both about how we can write higher quality papers and how to make the process of writing less hard. Stay tuned for our first release of episodes coming in the next couple weeks!