academic publishing

Sep
29
A non-technical guide on making a personal academic website for free

A non-technical guide on making a personal academic website for free

Every academic should have a personal website. Here's how to make one for free in under an hour.
6 min read
May
28
Why scientists should use Twitter

Why scientists should use Twitter

Academia is not a meritocracy. Good ideas and hard work aren't necessarily rewarded, and the folks that already hold positions of influence are the ones that tend to get handed more opportunities.
4 min read
Feb
28
How to make ten pieces of information to share across social platforms from just one idea

How to make ten pieces of information to share across social platforms from just one idea

The main hesitation I hear from researchers when it comes to social media is that they've got nothing
2 min read
Sep
19
Using social media to share your research

Using social media to share your research

Bypass traditional media gatekeepers by posting your research on social media
3 min read
Aug
22
The rabbit/raven illusion, explained

The rabbit/raven illusion, explained

The origins of the illusion, the original source of the video, and the answer to the question...
2 min read
Jun
11
How to respond to reviewer’s comments on your manuscript

How to respond to reviewer’s comments on your manuscript

You might be frustrating the people who peer-review you manuscripts without even realising it. Here are some brief tips on reducing peer review friction from my (limited) experience as an author, reviewer, and associate editor.
2 min read
Jun
10
The academic publishing industry, explained

The academic publishing industry, explained

The importance of the battle for open scientific publishing
1 min read