Becoming an Academic Writer helps academic writers by providing the tools they need to gain control over writing and publishing, master specific aspects of academic writing, and improve their productivity. Author Patricia Goodson offers weekly exercises and tools to achieve these goals. The exercises are grounded in a theoretically sound and empirically based model comprising a set of behavioral principles (e.g., writing regularly, separating generating from editing) and specific practices (weekly exercises) that ensure success.

“This book makes the reader want to write! I found myself reaching for my calendar and penciling in writing sessions for the rest of my week after reading the first chapter.” - H. Elisabeth Ellington, Chadron State College

“I find the exercises useful and helpful … as ways of generating writing and discussion about writing with my students…The author’s way of breaking down our practices of writing with exercises and examples will benefit not only my students and their journeys in writing but mine as well.” - Jennifer Smith Lapointe, Roberts Wesleyan College