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Posted by Alex Eve, on 16 June 2022
We are currently asking for feedback on our Development presents… webinar series and invite you to complete a short survey using the button below. The survey will close on Wednesday …Tricks for concise scientific writing #wordcountchop
Posted by Alex Eve, on 18 March 2022
Often in scientific writing, we are up against strict limits, whether it be the number of words for a conference abstract, the number of pages for a grant proposal or …Scientific conferences: networking for introverts
Posted by Alex Eve, on 23 February 2022
As lockdowns ease and the prospect of attending a conference in person rises on the horizon, it might be time to take stock of what conferences offer that virtual meetings …A bad day for the angel on my shoulder: Practical advice for grant writing from the #devbiolwriteclub and #devbiolgrantclub
Posted by John Wallingford, on 11 July 2021
Hello! Welcome back to the #devbiolwriteclub! Over the last year or so, I’ve harangued you on Twitter and on The Node about practicing the craft of writing. I’ve ignored any …#DevBiolWriteClub, Post #4
Posted by John Wallingford, on 24 April 2021
When I wrote the #DevBiolWriteClub rules, I made Rule #2 simply restate Rule #1. This, of course, was a cheap ploy by the author to make the reader compare him …#DevBiolWriteClub, Post #3
Posted by John Wallingford, on 22 December 2020
John Wallingford returns for another Developmental Biology Write Club – this time featuring his favourite books about writing
How to make colour blind friendly palettes, from regular contributor Jochim Goedhart.
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