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The Tough-Love Approach to Writing

Two-Minute Tips: Short videos to help you excel in the academic workplace

By Theresa MacPhail and Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez November 19, 2018

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Fern-Tough Love Writing

If you’re in a writing rut, look no further. It’s time for some tough-love advice for motivation. Watch this video to learn how to best use your dedicated writing time.

For more, read Theresa MacPhail’s article “The Tough-Love Approach to Writing.”

Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz is breaking-news editor. Follow her on Twitter @FernandaZamudio, or email her at fzamudiosuarez@chronicle.com.

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About the Author

Theresa MacPhail

Theresa MacPhail is an associate professor in the science and technology studies program at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Browse her previous columns on writing and academic work here.

About the Author

Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez

Fernanda is the engagement editor at The Chronicle. She is the voice behind Chronicle newsletters like the Weekly Briefing, Five Weeks to a Better Semester, and more. She also writes about what Chronicle readers are thinking. Send her an email at fernanda@chronicle.com.