A writer is
defined by a single action, really: writing. I have an inkling that I can
communicate effectively by writing because I have done it successfully in the
past. What I have a serious block against is writing science. Please do not
misunderstand me, I love science! And I do enjoy my research… the problem is
being convinced enough of the value of what I have to say that I will actually
sit down and put it on the page where anyone else can read it. This blog is
relatively easy to write because I am not convinced that anyone reads it! A scientific
paper in a reputable (subsidy earning) journal… I think that at least the
editor and reviewers read those! And so I procrastinate and find busy things to
keep me from feeling guilty about all the writing that I am not doing. And all
the while there is an ache inside that reminds me that the communication of
science is one of the reasons I chose the profession I am in.
So… what can I do
today (and in the next week) to kickstart my next paper?
1. Write
an outline
2. Draw
a reaction scheme
3. Write
a research question
4. …
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