Many researchers dread writing. They find it laborious - even painful - to put their  scholarly work into words. They get bogged down in the study, and lose track of the story. And they produce uninspiring papers that fail to resonate with readers or reviewers. This book offers an antidote to this problem: brief, accessible lessons that guide researchers to write clear and compelling scientific manuscripts. 

The book is divided into three sections – Story, Craft, and Community. The Story section offers advice on getting the balance of study and story just right,...