Rejecting Bad Academic Writing Advice | Ep. 62

Have you ever followed a piece of writing advice that made your writing worse instead of better? What if some of the advice you've been given isn't actually wrong, it just doesn't work for the kind of writer you are?

Hey co-authors! You’ve probably heard the same academic writing advice a million times: write every day, write for your field, or never use passive voice. We’ll explore why scholars are so drawn to certainty and how the desire for clear rules can actually get in the way of becoming a better scholar. In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why research writing advice so often gets turned into rigid rules
• Why certainty is particularly appealing when writing already feels uncertain
• How following writing rules can distract us from our readers and our arguments
• Why good writing requires judgment rather than perfect adherence to a formula

Ultimately, becoming a better academic writer isn't about eliminating uncertainty. It's about becoming more confident in your ability to navigate it.

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