Monthly Archives: August 2015

I Refuse to Think Like a Man

Posted on 12 August 2015 by Athene Donald

The recipe for success for women has been identified as Look like a girl, Act like a lady, Think like a man, Work like a boss. (or at least it was until the Bic South Africa advertising poster was pulled … Continue reading →

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In which we respect the tough love: editing your writing is an art

Posted on 11 August 2015 by Jennifer Rohn

Everyone’s a critic. But how good are people at taking their own medicine? Any why should writers strive to embrace and even welcome constructive criticism? Total carnage: a ruthless editor attacks Draft 5 of my first novel, circa 1999

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Those Annoying Little Habits

Posted on 8 August 2015 by Athene Donald

New lecturers are encouraged, possibly even compelled, to allow themselves to be videoed giving presentations/lectures so they can improve their teaching styles. Even before then, early career researchers may be offered that option and it is probably wise to accept. … Continue reading →

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