Sword, Helen

Air & Light & Time & Space: How Successful Academics Write

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ISBN 13:
9780674737709
author:
Sword, Helen
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Harvard
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
5.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.10(d)
Genre:
Coaching & Career Guidance Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£20.00

Description

Academic writing is often seen as a solitary pursuit, but successful academics reveal that a supportive environment and effective habits are key to thriving in their craft. Helen Sword's guide draws on interviews with 100 academics worldwide to identify four cornerstones of a successful writing practice: discipline, craftsmanship, collegiality, and positivity.

By understanding the behavioral, artisanal, social, and emotional habits that underpin successful writing, Sword offers a customizable blueprint for refreshing personal habits and creating a supportive community where all writers can flourish. This book shines a light on the emotional complexity of the writing process and challenges the myth that academics must produce safe, conventional prose.

Grounded in empirical research, Air & Light & Time & Space provides a practical and inspiring guide for writers of all levels, from students to established academics. With its focus on sustainable change and the importance of community, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and find success in their academic pursuits.

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