Are you trying to find time to get some academic writing done but finding it hard?
Would you benefit from joining a community of other academic writers?
If so, you might be interested in joining the Solent Academic Writing Support Group, an informal group of academic writers who meet once a month to offer each other support, encouragement, feedback and other useful stuff like that?
We meet for regular writing sessions, read each other's papers and offer feedback on early drafts. We have a monthly writing session where we work on getting some writing done – it’s like a writing retreat but from home. No agenda, no commitment required, it's informal and voluntary but if it's useful to you then why not give it a try.
Meanwhile here are some pretty sound reasons you should join an academic writing group:
The Benefits of Peer Writing Groups:
• It’s an opportunity to discuss ideas at all stages of development. You know that article is going to get a review from experts in the field before it’s accepted for publication. If you begin that process in a writing group, even with people in different disciplines, they can help you get it ready for a more “official” peer review.
• Your peers offer a fresh perspective. We have all gotten to the point with a piece of writing where we can no longer “see” it clearly. We need distance and a fresh pair of eyes.
• You learn about what others are working on. Your colleagues provide inspiration and knowledge (which is the whole idea behind conferences, right?). Chances are your peers will know of a resource that is just what you need at just the right time.
• These groups facilitate time management because this scheduled time allows you to say no to other things because you are already committed.
• Your peers provide emotional support and encouragement. Let’s face it. Writing can be exhausting, and we need moral support.
Join the group if you want to get involved - just add the dates to your diary and click on the Zoom link below.
Topic: Solent Academic Writers Support Group
Time: This is a recurring meeting (Meet anytime)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89374402908
Meeting ID: 893 7440 2908
2022-23 Sessions
Friday 7th October 1-4
Friday 11th November 1-4
Friday 2nd December 1-4
Friday 3rd February 1-4
Friday 3rd March 1-4
Friday 21st April 1-4
Friday 26th May 1-4
Contact:
Dr Roy Hanney
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