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I've built a proven system to 10x the quality of your research output and share effective strategies to write better research papers with AI. I wrote 200+ papers with 30k+ citations in under 15 years. Tenured Full Professor.
How you succeed at paper writing
Hey Reader, Can you believe our new term is only 2 weeks away. So, exciting. And so little summer left. On the bright side, we started a bit early and are running some free guest lectures on LinkedIn this week and next. If you're on the academic job market currently, I found this interesting list of CS undergrad institutions that are hiring. Some of you might have also noticed that I'm updating my website with archives of the newsletter and a fresh new design. Feedback is always welcome....
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(Did somebody forward you this email? Sign up for the original here.) Hey Reader, We've now well-passed 5k subscribers for this little newsletter, and this feels even better than building any of the social media account audiences I've worked on over the last 2 years. For those of you following along the journey here, you know you'll always get the freshest writing and the best offers. On top of that, I've welcomed two new amazing coaching clients to my client roster recently. Big shout out to...
Pick research topics in 8 steps
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10 steps to master research strategy
Hey Reader, Before we jump into today’s action-packed newsletter, I need your help with something that’ll take just a minute but could score you big-time rewards! If you’ve been relishing these newsletters and they’ve sprinkled some magic onto your academic journey, could you do me a solid and drop a quick testimonial? Just hop over to Shapo and tell me how this newsletter has rocked your research world. Here’s the plot twist: Everyone who sends in a testimonial by the end of October 2024...
10x your reviews with 14 types
Hey Reader, It's deadline week for us this week. I will be a new man on Friday. Hopefully with excellent CHI submissions (it's a major conference in my field, think of it like Nature but for HCI researchers). But until then, it's crunch time. I'm excited to be working with clients again after that. If you think I could help you with your research, schedule a Discovery call for us now. Also, I am teaching a course on generative AI this term. If that's something you're interested in, I could...
5 tips for academic tone upgrades
Hey Reader, Ok, so only one and a half more weeks of deadline madness for my fellow HCI researchers in writing crunch mode currently. As the new term starts, believe me, I feel your pain, and I'm here to support you. I'm all booked out for this conference deadline, but maybe I can help you with the next paper submission deadline? Find the links of how I can help you at the bottom of this email. (Also, check out my new website.) Want to reach thousands of academics passionate about academic...
How to use 7 proven title patterns
Hey Reader, CHI writing season is upon us (at least those of us working the field of human-computer interaction). And as we slave away in many late nights towards the deadline with what is hopefully a contribution worthy of Reviewer 2's praise and a ticket to Japan, I have a special treat for you in today's issue. Ever stared at a blank screen, wondering how to craft the perfect title for your research paper? You're not alone. As a professor who's reviewed hundreds of papers, I've seen titles...
4 writing registers to go Eminem
Hey Reader, Here we go again with another newsletter that will turn any Harry Potter into an instant Gandalf. It's time to talk about writing registers, and trust me, this isn't just grammar girl getting comfy on the couch. As an academic writer, you need to be aware of the diverse registers at your disposal—from the informal to the abstract—and how to wield them with precision to captivate your readers. Let’s put on our swimsuits and dive into the wild ocean of language registers that'll...
Your 7 crucial academic writing elements
Hey Reader, In this issue, we’re going to break down the seven secret ingredients that make up the perfect academic belly warmer: evidence, analysis, research problem, method, structure, argumentation, and implications. I've written about this before, about a year ago, but I wanted to give it another shot to make it a bit more interesting for you. Less dry, so I promise this won’t be as water-deprived as that 500-page methodology textbook gathering dust on your shelf. Still on the fence about...
Your 1000x citation counts don't matter
Hey Reader, Big thanks to you and everyone who's emailed me back about wanting to leave some feedback for my upcoming book, "The Resilient Researcher." It's not too late if you want to help me write the early draft. It's inspired by our successful PhD Thesis Fasttrack webinar, which is still available for purchase. Also, on the Twitter/X sphere, I had a new record tweet with 8+ Million views about how to use your emotion words (it's always the random ones that go viral): Prof Lennart Nacke,...
I've built a proven system to 10x the quality of your research output and share effective strategies to write better research papers with AI. I wrote 200+ papers with 30k+ citations in under 15 years. Tenured Full Professor.