Prof David Kerr reflects on the late Doug Altman and shares 10 timeless tips on writing, collaboration, and why some papers become citation magnets.

One thing I’ve observed, after years of working with academics on their writing, is how having expertise on a topic can block you from grasping new ways of doing things. Reaching the public is ...

Writing about writing is riddled with pitfalls. Writing is a specific and individual task: No two pieces can sound the same without one or both being diminished, and no two personalities approach the ...

Though only one page, the Specific Aims page is probably the MOST important piece of your grant. Often, reviewers will form a strong opinion about the merits of a proposal on this page alone, so you ...

I often find that putting dialogue onto the page for your characters is one of them ore challenging aspects of all writing.

January is traditionally a month for starting projects, trying new things, and working to break bad habits — particularly anything that gets in the way of self-improvement or productivity. Polygon ...

Any tips on writing a thank-you note for a gift you don’t particularly like? I am trying to teach my daughter to acknowledge ...