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Ana Pineda

6 min read

Do academic writing retreats work?

Picture yourself in an academic writing retreat. You're surrounded by nature, out of the office, and even out of the home.

In which section should you start writing your scientific paper?

Ana Pineda

4 min read

In which section should you start writing your scientific paper?

Where (in which section) should you start writing your scientific paper? It’s a question that the students of the mindful scientific writing

Transferable skills for scientists to bring to your next job (in academia or not!)

Ana Pineda

5 min read

Transferable skills for scientists to bring to your next job (in academia or not!)

It's important to learn these 5 transferable skills for scientists that will improve your job prospects and confidence, both inside and outs

How I published in Nature Careers (after getting rejected by Science)

Ana Pineda

8 min read

How I published in Nature Careers (after getting rejected by Science)

“Baby, they like the idea. Now, I need to send the next version,” I told Alastair (my husband). My heart was pumping like it wanted to...

Science communication and writing so the general public understands

Ana Pineda

3 min read

Science communication and writing so the general public understands

You know you need to write scientific papers. Articles that sound “intelligent”. Articles that you rarely read fully.

What is Mindful Scientific Writing and why you need more of it?

Ana Pineda

4 min read

What is Mindful Scientific Writing and why you need more of it?

I realized that I am ALL THE TIME speaking about “Mindful Scientific Writing”. But I never wrote a blog post about it! And that cannot be.

3 reasons why writing should be a priority for you as a scientist

Ana Pineda

3 min read

3 reasons why writing should be a priority for you as a scientist

I was redesigning my website and I wanted to write “Writing is the most important skill for scientists”. But then I wondered… is it?

10 mindful practices to introduce into your academic writing

Ana Pineda

5 min read

10 mindful practices to introduce into your academic writing

In this post what I wanted is to tell you a bit more about the mindful practices I do, so you may be inspired to try a new style, or to star

How to plan your scientific writing around your hormones

Ana Pineda

4 min read

How to plan your scientific writing around your hormones

Some days the theory of productivity works and you focus and write your papers. Other days it doesn't work. If you are a menstruating woman

What yoga has to do with scientific writing?

Ana Pineda

2 min read

What yoga has to do with scientific writing?

Almost every person I told about 'I focus and write' has made me this question. The thoughts and emotions are pretty similar...

The two things you can do to get better at writing

Ana Pineda

2 min read

The two things you can do to get better at writing

Many of us think we are not good at writing. But there are two things that you can do to be a better writer: write and read a lot.

How to focus and write when your kids are also at home

Ana Pineda

4 min read

How to focus and write when your kids are also at home

Here are some things you can do to focus and write when your kids are also at home, while keeping your sanity

How to focus and write when working from home

Ana Pineda

5 min read

How to focus and write when working from home

Working from home in a crisis time can be very stressful. I give here my personal tips and a planner to stay productive and mentally healthy

The importance of scheduling writing time every day

Ana Pineda

3 min read

The importance of scheduling writing time every day

Yes, you have read it well…let’s analyse this in parts. Writing should be a priority for every scientist, whether we like it or not,...

If you'd like to build a meditation routine for a more productive, creative and happier scientific life, I have for you some tips (as seen in Nature!), and a "meditation box" to start.

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