How to Write a Lot:A Practical Guide to Productive Academic

Description

“How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing” by Paul J. Silvia is a guidebook aimed at helping academics become more productive writers. In its second edition, the book offers updated advice to overcome common barriers to writing, such as excuses and bad habits, and provides strategies to motivate students, professors, and researchers. Silvia, drawing from his background in psychology, explains how to effectively write, submit, and revise academic work, including journal articles and books, without sacrificing personal time like evenings and weekends. This edition also includes a new chapter on writing grant and fellowship proposals, making it applicable to a wide range of academic disciplines.

The book emphasizes the importance of setting a writing schedule and sticking to it, a piece of advice that, while seemingly obvious, is crucial for developing productive writing habits. Silvia’s approach is described as practical, humorous, and compassionate, helping to demystify the writing process and debunk common excuses