Powerful paragraphs
Proteins frequently are called the building blocks of life, and paragraphs the building blocks of an article. Thoughtfully crafted paragraphs keep readers’…
The Writing Mind
The awesome outline
How can an outline be awesome? When it helps you write more efficiently and more effectively. Think of an outline as a…
Resolve to write!
Make a ‘SMART’ New Year’s resolution. It’s time to ditch the traditional New Year’s resolutions. After all, how many times can you…
Writing effective business emails
Have you ever had someone not respond to your email? Or fail to respond for days on end? Or not answer your…
Powerful posters
Posters are an excellent way to disseminate your work, including research studies and quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects. Presenting a poster…
Three steps to avoid predatory journals
Predatory journals prey on unsuspecting authors, luring them with promises of quick peer review and publication. The catch is that these journals…
Guidelines for bolstering writing success
Evidence-based guidelines, one of the hallmarks of nursing practice, are a tool that helps ensure patients achieve optimal outcomes. Guidelines also can…
A formula for writing success
Most writers are more comfortable with words than numbers, particularly when math is involved. We tend to remember English or literature classes…
When not to recycle: the perils of text recycling
Recycling has become an essential tool for protecting the environment, with most of us embracing it as we strive to “do our…
6 types of editorial queries and how to respond
Great news: Your article has been accepted for publication! It’s time to celebrate and get ready for the next step in the…
Writing resources
The fourth edition of Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses was released in January, and I’m thankful to the team of…
Effective peer reviews in 3 easy steps
Most well-respected journals are peer reviewed, although controversy exists as to its true value. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE),…
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