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Anna Clemens, PhD
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I help researchers develop a structured writing process to get published in top-tier journals time-efficiently

👩‍💻 Free training: http://annaclemens.com/training
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Do you get desk-rejected from the journals you submit to even though you think your findings would fit in excellently?

Then come to my free live webinar where I will walk you through my proven writing system. 100s have registered already.

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Free live webinar for researchers - Researchers' Writing Academy
I'm lifting the curtain to give you my writing plan to get a research paper from data to submission-ready draft in just 8 weeks. Register for free! There are limited seats so make sure to reserve…
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Looking at a blank page and deciding that tomorrow will be the day you start the paper?

Here are the 9 most common reasons researchers procrastinate on writing scientific papers and keep growing that backlog.

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(Spoiler: It's not because you're lazy or undisciplined.)

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November 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Raise your hand if you've ever received this comment from a supervisor:

"Your writing style is too technical, too complicated for the reader to follow."

What to do instead? Focus on your reader and write a paper from their perspective! https://rpst.page.link/t4NQ

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The Mindset You Need to Write Excellent Papers
I believe that in order for you to become an excellent scientific writer, you need to put your reader first. And I promise, once you think about your writing in this way, it will improve automatically.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Wanting to break through the resistance you have when writing papers?
🧘‍♀️ Craving less stress and more flow and joy in your life?

Join the Researchers' Writing Academy and learn how to write clear and concise papers in less time: https://rpst.page.link/U9wr

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Scientific Writing Course Online
This academic writing course is perfect for researchers who want to learn a highly efficient writing system so they can get published in top-tier journals.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Do you feel like you lack...

...understanding of the writing process?
...a cohesive story when you write a paper?
...confidence in your writing skills?

That's exactly why I developed the Journal Publication Formula. https://annaclemens.com/training

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Free writing training for researchers
Learn how to get published in high-ranking journals without lacking structure in the writing process
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Taking what's in your head and developing that into smooth writing isn't a skill we are born with. 🧠

Learn how to mold your paper into a cohesive, flowing story: https://annaclemens.com/blog/flow-scientific-writing-paper-proposal/

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How to Achieve Flow in Writing
Wondering how to make your writing flow better? The technique is actually simpler than many researchers think and a key tool to clear writing!
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November 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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7 bookmark-worthy tools to find the right target journal or repository for your research

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November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Having difficulties translating your scientific thinking into words and spreading your science? 🤷‍♀️

Read my blog for academic writing tips that actually help you communicate your research: https://annaclemens.com/blog/

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Scientific Writing Blog - Dr Anna Clemens
Free resources to help researchers writer scientific papers faster and get them published
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November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When was the last time you prioritised rest even though you had a full to-do list and calendar?
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Are you a PI who wants to guide students in publishing their papers with you as a last au thor? ✍️

We have a whole system for that: https://annaclemens.com/scientific-writing-for-research-groups/

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Scientific Writing Program for Research Groups
Get academic writing group access at a 30% discount and increase your group’s publication output using a streamlined writing system
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Not knowing where to start, what to focus on, or not finding the *perfect* time to get your writing done is enough for most researchers to feel unhappy while trying to write. 😑

Free introduction to a roadmap for publishing in high-ranking journals: https://annaclemens.com/training

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Free writing training for researchers
Learn how to get published in high-ranking journals without lacking structure in the writing process
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November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Watch the whole episode of the Researchers' Writing Podcast (Episode #6!) to see how I break down the storytelling process for your next scientific paper!

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November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Think you may get scooped when you publish your research as a preprint? 🤔

Why you don't have to worry about this and other common concerns about publishing preprints.

https://annaclemens.com/blog/downsides-publishing-preprint/

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5 Disadvantages of Preprints
Preprints are becoming increasingly popular in more and more fields. You may be wondering: What is a preprint? What are disadvantages of preprints? In this blog post, I’m taking a close look at the five most common concerns when it comes to publishing preprints to a preprint server.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Did you know that the References are the part of a paper most often overlooked? 😳 It's not only damaging science but also making desk-rejection more likely.

Here's a 9-point references checklist for you to bookmark!

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November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Raise your hand if you've ever...
...blocked out time to write a paper, only to sit down and freeze under the pressure?

Melt the freeze in the Researchers' Writing Academy.
Free ~70 min introduction: https://annaclemens.com/training

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Free writing training for researchers
Learn how to get published in high-ranking journals without lacking structure in the writing process
annaclemens.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
If you want to produce persuasive and nuanced scientific writing to be reviewed in top-tier journals, my recommendation is to use the tool of storytelling. 📖

Here's why: https://annaclemens.com/blog/story-telling-scientific-paper-writing/

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Why Storytelling Is Essential When You Write a Research Paper
Ever gotten the advice to tell a story in your paper? But what does storytelling mean and why is it necessary that we use it in academic writing? Here's how storytelling can transform your scientific paper.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"I struggle with writing a compelling story that is interesting outside of my field, yet doesn't oversell my data." ✍️

How to use storytelling ethically: https://annaclemens.com/blog/story-telling-scientific-paper/

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How to Use Storytelling in Scientific Writing
Learn how to write your paper as a scientific story instead of only reporting your findings!
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November 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Want to improve the writing teaching and mentoring of the students at your university or institution? ✍️
The Researchers' Writing Academy will teach your faculty how to write clear and concise papers efficiently.

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Institutional Licence for Scientific Writing Course
Purchase access to our academic writing course at a flat rate so your staff can increase their publication output using a streamlined writing system
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November 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Roll call! Where do you live?
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Wanting to improve your ability to communicate with scientists and practitioners in your field?

Start with these 4 essential tips to improve your writing: https://annaclemens.com/blog/4-ways-improve-your-scientific-academic-writing 📢

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4 Ways to Improve Your Scientific Writing
Would you like to write better papers in less time but don’t know where to start? I’m sharing four strategies that will help you to improve your scientific writing today.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Watch the whole episode of the Researchers' Writing Podcast (Episode #6!) to see how I break down the storytelling process for your next scientific paper!

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November 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Are you dreaming of having a clear vision of the steps it takes to write a paper from start to finish? 💭
Some kind of to-do list for writing and publishing a paper?

Allow me to walk you through the Journal Publication Formula ->https://annaclemens.com/training

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Free writing training for researchers
Learn how to get published in high-ranking journals without lacking structure in the writing process
annaclemens.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Whether you're early in your academic career or just wanting to try something new, preprints can be a huge help to boost your research impact! 🚀

https://annaclemens.com/blog/benefits-publishing-preprint-scientific-paper/

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7 Advantages of Publishing a Preprint
Preprints are rapidly gaining popularity, even in chemistry and the life sciences. Should you publish a preprint? Let me help you take that decision by having a closer look at some of the advantages of publishing your study early!
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November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
What’s the perfect length of a writing session for you? Do you prefer larger chunks of time or shorter (and perhaps more frequent) sessions?
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM