Productive scholars make writing a daily habit. Some aim for five pages a day, others an hour or two or even a single paragraph. Their writing rarely starts at the beginning, instead launching with tables and graphics, then methods and results, and finally the introduction and discussion. As they write, they suspend judgment about writing form and mechanics and let the words flow. Later they edit and revise to perfection. They don’t write for other scholars; they write for a common audience, always telling clear, coherent, and memorable stories – easily understood and appreciated by readers outside the area. They use time-honored writing conventions like topic sentences, signals, and transitions to lead the reader comfortably through the story. They don’t confuse readers with jargon and acronyms. They welcome feedback for improvement, which might come from writing group members.

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