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All students and professors need to write, and many struggle to finish their stalled dissertations, journal articles, book chapters, or grant proposals. Writing is hard work and can be difficult to wedge into a frenetic academic schedule. In this practical, light-hearted, and encouraging book, Paul Silvia explains that writing productively does not require innate skills or special traits but specific tactics and actions. Drawing examples from his own field of psychology, he shows readers how to overcome motivational roadblocks and become prolific without sacrificing evenings, weekends, and vacations. After describing strategies for writing productively, the author gives detailed advice from the trenches on how to write, submit, revise, and resubmit articles, how to improve writing quality, and how to write and publish academic work.

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Paperback: 149 pages
Publisher: American Psychological Assoc; 1 edition (Jan. 23 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1591477433
ISBN-13: 978-1591477433
Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.3 x 20.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 200 g
Average Customer Review: 25 customer reviews
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #16,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Books > Education & Reference > Writing, Research & Publishing Guides > Writing > Academic & Commercial
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Paul J. Silvia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research explores the emotion of interest, particularly what makes things interesting or boring. In his free time, he drinks coffee, pets Lia, his Bernese Mountain Dog, and
writes books. He is always asked why he finds interest interesting, but he doesn't know. Exploring the Psychology of Interest is his second book.

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Full of awesome tricks (such as scheduling) that just get you writing

ByA Faberon June 5, 2017

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This book is simply straight to the point and contains a lot of helpful tips to the point. Silva is hilarious. The idea is that it is all about scheduling. Professors do not make time for teaching, they just teach. Professors then should not make time for writing, they should just write, 30 min per day. Full of awesome tricks (such as scheduling) that just get you writing! Would've loved to have this book back when I was in school!

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Would recommend!

ByKS8808on July 29, 2017

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Real, practical strategies in a short and concise book. Would recommend!

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Nice to see a book on writing that speaks to the needs of academic writers

ByLon April 28, 2007

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This rather short guide, only 149 pages, won't overburden your already overworked schedule. As an academic, we need to write. Write a lot. And publish a lot. But what book is there out there that speaks to our needs? Thankfully, now this one by Silvia.

He covers all major categories, so in that regard this book is like all the others. However, he gives this same advice in a much swifter writing style that makes it easy to actually finish reading the book, unlike many manuals out there. The advice that jumped out to me as the most unique point was that he shows that we need to schedule in time to write just like we schedule in time to teach classes. We wouldn't let anything keep us from showing up for our class, so what is keeping us back from putting a fraction of the amount of time each day to write? All of chapter 2 talks about getting past the excuses we use for not writing academically. I know I'll be referring to it now and again!

I like how he talks about he started his own writing group among fellow professors. Having been already familiar of journal article reading groups among professors and librarians, I think his idea of a Agraphia Group is a valid and effective one.

I also like how he talks about all the extraneous uses of words in academic writing. Too often the books that tell us how to write theses, dissertations, journal articles, and academic books ignore the rather pompous writing style often found in such publications. Silvia spends an entire chapter identifying all the missteps in pompous writing and uses examples to illustrate how one can fix and avoid such mistakes.

Like me, you'll probably be happy to add this to your collection of "books on writing" because it's brief, relevant to academic professionals, and quite useful.

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Scheduling: The key to writing a lot

Bygozde kilicon November 4, 2009

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It is a tiny book - so easy to finish in a few days. It revolves around one basic core feature: writing according to a schedule. "Productive writing involves harnessing the power of habit, and habits come from repetition."

I found this book quite helpful especially at a time when I was having a writer's block -which the author of the book finds an invalid excuse for not writing. I applied the principles underlined in the book - prepared a writing schedule, monitored my progress, woke up at a certain time specific days a week - and consequently wrote a good 15 paged paper from scratch in a few weeks. So, it works. But it does not last long. Now I am again in my old state - postponing things to last minute. However, I am thinking about returning my my good old days again.

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Inspiring

ByJ. Freemanon December 15, 2015

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Make a schedule and stick to it. Writing is not a revolutionary task. It's an ordinary thing like brushing your teeth. Much of this is what I needed to hear and it may actually work for me.

I still think there is something special about writing, something magic that happens. I've always enjoyed writing. I just hate not getting around to it. My only real problem with this book is that parts of it are aimed at psychologists and not totally relevant for me on the social science side of geography. I didn't find most of the chapter on style useful either. But the main message is very helpful and persuasive. And there are many great insights along the way.

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Practical Tips for Writing

ByFavin Alemaoon June 14, 2013

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Silvia is very practical in his approach to productivity. Although writing in a very light and accessible style, he rigorously supports all of his suggestions with psychological research and statistics.

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A refreshing take on writing

ByFlibbon March 15, 2011

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Silvia's book is, quite simply, the most concise, entertaining, and effective guide to effective academic writing. He phrases his advice in a way that compels you to try it, and backs it up with psychological studies. It is a truly refreshing read.

Except for the chapters on writing articles and books, and part of the chapter on style, the book can be used by academics in any field. I am in the humanities and found it very useful.

I have been recommending it to anyone with ears.

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Good book for motivation

ByKhady Kâon February 6, 2014

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This book provides several strategies to stay focus and accomplish your writing goal.
It gives advice to stay motivated and productive without sacrificing your personal life.

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This was a pretty good book

It is as it says, a practical guide. Truthfully, I thought it would be an incredibly dry read but I was eager for any kind of cohesive system or set of recommendations.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Amazon Customer

If you are struggling to write...

This is an interesting and motivating book for those who struggle with academic writing. The author calls the reader on his excuses and suggest an efficient way to develop good...Read more

Published 1 year ago by Julie Bouchard

Great advice for productive writing - makes so much sense!

As a doctoral student, this book couldn't have shown up at a better time. I'm a binge writer, which has worked in the past, but no more! I need a writing schedule!

Published 1 year ago by Maria Anderson

It's like I die a little inside when I do

I rarely throw away a book. It's like I die a little inside when I do. Earlier this week I threw away my copy of "How to write a lot".Read more

Published 1 year ago by R Schneider

but it is a light reading and have some nice ideas/concept so it was a good

It didnt rock my world, but it is a light reading and have some nice ideas/concept so it was a good buy

Published 1 year ago by Tomer

Five Stars

Great motivational read.

Published 1 year ago by ASC

Good and easy to follow ideas

Easy to follow guidelines. I just have to rearrange my schedule in order to follow what the book suggests.

Published 1 year ago by Evy

Three Stars

Excellent advice but mostly a matter of common sense.

Published 1 year ago by Philosopher Queen

Five Stars

Good book at a good price - highly recommend

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love it!

love it love it love it! It's the best book ever, I use it all the time!

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