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Academic Writing Month

Ready to supercharge your writing?

Join the global academic writing challenge this November!

A world-wide academic write-a-thon inspired by National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo) is designed especially for researchers and scholars.Originally hosted by 'PhD2Published' and now embraced by academics across the globe, AcWriMo is all about:

  • Pledging your writing goals
  • Tracking your progress
  • Sharing advice and encouragement

Every year, thousands of researchers like you connect through the #AcWriMo hashtag, exchanging strategies, celebrating wins, and supporting each other's writing journeys. Add your AcWriMo pledge and/or advice to our Padlet board to inspire your fellow researcher community. By posting on this Padlet, you confirm that you understand and accept these terms. You can find out more about using Padlet here.

Spark AcWriMo inspiration!

 

Writing Training Opportunites

Throughout November, we're offering a range of training sessions and workshops for doctoral researchers and research staff. These opportunities will help you sharpen your skills, stay motivated, and make real progress with your writing.

Whether you're drafting your first article, polishing a thesis chapter, or tackling a peer review, AcWriMo is your chance to write with focus and support.

Live Learning Opportunities
Date:Course Title:                                                              
10 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Writing your PhD thesis methods/ methodology
12 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Writing up research arguments and findings
17 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Book proposals: a practical guide
Research Staff: Book proposals: a practical guide
18 Nov 2025      Doctoral Researchers & Research Staff: Community Insights: AI in Academic Writing and Publishing (09:00-10:00)
Doctoral Researchers & Research Staff: Community Insights: AI in Academic Writing and Publishing (17:00-18:00)
19 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Writing PhD thesis impact statements
20 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Principles of Scientific Writing
Research Staff: Principles of Scientific Writing
20 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers & Research Staff: Community Insights: AI in Academic Writing and Publishing
24 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Writing your PhD thesis results and discussion
28 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Literature review
Writing Retreats
Date:Course Title:  
04 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Weekly writing retreats
Academics & Research Staff: Weekly writing retreats 
11 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Weekly writing retreats
Academics & Research Staff: Weekly writing retreats
18 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Weekly writing retreats
Academics & Research Staff: Weekly writing retreats  
25 Nov 2025Doctoral Researchers: Weekly writing retreats
Academics & Research Staff: Weekly writing retreats
On-Demand Courses
Self-Paced Courses
Nature Masterclasses:
Narrative Tools for Researchers
Focus on Peer Review 
Writing a Research Paper (2nd Edition)
Writing and Publishing a Review Paper (2nd Edition)
Publishing a Research Paper (2nd Edition)
Effective Science Communication
Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper
Maximising the Impact of Your Paper
Mastering Your Manuscript Revisions (webinar recording)
Navigating Scientific Writing (webinar recording)
The Conversation:
Who we are and how we work with academics
How to write for The Conversation
How to pitch to The Conversation
Writing for Insights 
Getting Published:
Getting Published in the Arts
Getting Published in the Sciences

The full list of writing development opportunities can be found at: 

 

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Don't miss out on these new-for-2025/26 opportunities

Principles of Scientific Writing - 20 November 2025

Turn your research into writing that gets noticed. This live session by Nature Masterclasses will give you the tools to write with clarity, precision, and impact - plus insider tips on meeting editorial expectations.

Doctoral students - register via Inkpath here.
Research staff - register via LibCal here.
 

Community Insights: AI in Academic Writing and Publishing

Artificial intelligence is transforming how research is written, shared, and reviewed. This live session by Nature Masterclasses will explore how researchers can engage with AI tools confidently and responsibly, balancing efficiency with authenticity in research community.

Doctoral students & Research staff - register here for 18 November 2025, 09:00-10:00.
Doctoral students & Research staff - register here for 18 November 2025, 17:00-18:00.
Doctoral students & Research staff - register here for 20 November 2025, 12:00-13:00.

 

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