Fresh Eyes Editing

05/15/2020

There's still time to register, but few spaces remain! I hope you'll join me and April Gocha, my colleague at Fresh Eyes Editing, on July 13-14, 2020 for our (now virtual) NIH Grant-writing Bootcamp, hosted by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Oregon State University. Feel free to contact us with any questions about course content or fit!

https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/precision-prevention/nih-grant-writing-boot-camp-building-strong-foundation-funding-success

04/08/2020

What to do when you find yourself (or your team) away from the lab for an extended period? -->

Found a creative way to keep your research going? Let us know!

With much of the world currently on lockdown amidst the coronavirus pandemic, chances are good that you’re working—or trying to work—from home. We recently shared some great strategies for success when it comes to working remotely. However, that transition to the home office can be especially ...

12/18/2019

Have you ever had a week in which Friday suddenly appeared and left you wondering where the rest of the days went?

If you’re thinking that’s not a week, but every week, you’re in good company.

As we get older, time seems to pass by at an increasingly rapid pace. Scientifically, one hypothesis for this is that we have lots of new experiences when we’re younger, so we’re constantly creating exciting new memories—as we get older and more experienced, this process decreases, leaving fewer “milestones” by which we gauge the passage of time.

Have you ever had a week in which Friday suddenly appeared and left you wondering where the rest of the days went? If you’re thinking that’s not a week, but every week, you’re in good company. As we get older, time seems to pass by at an increasingly rapid pace. Scientifically, one hypothesis ...

12/05/2019

Thinking is a critical yet often overlooked component of effective writing, both before you start writing and throughout the entire creative process.

But saying you need to think about what you’re going to write doesn’t necessarily tell you how to do so—so, um, how do you start thinking about what to write? Read our new blog to learn how to start!

In a recent post, I extolled the importance of thinking in your writing. Thinking is a critical yet often overlooked component of effective writing, both before you start writing and throughout the entire creative process. But saying you need to think about what you’re going to write doesn’t nec...

11/21/2019

In this week’s blog, we sit down to talk with Fresh Eyes Editing’s Statistician, Dr. Lisa Nicholson. In addition to serving as a statistical editor for the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Dr. Nicholson is an independent statistical consultant that has been working as part of the Fresh Eyes team since 2013. Today she takes a few minutes to re-introduce herself (her full biography can be found on our website) and answer some of our most frequently asked questions about working with a statistician.

Q&A with a Statistician In this week’s blog, we sit down to talk with Fresh Eyes Editing’s Statistician, Dr. Lisa Nicholson. In addition to serving as a statistical editor for the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Dr. Nicholson is an independent statistical consultant that has bee...

11/21/2019

Our founder, Dr. Sheila Cherry, presenting a "Grants 101" seminar at HHMI Janelia as part of a two-day grant-writing workshop.

08/29/2019

Whether you're a boss at scientific graphics, or you think your 12yo nephew could run circles around you in graphic design, we've got tips for making your science visuals better than ever!

You know how the saying goes—a picture is worth a thousand words. While that adage may be a bit of a stretch (really, a thousand?!), and although it reportedly dates back to an article from 1911, the phrase nonetheless still holds some truth more than a century later. Visuals help us learn and rem...

04/16/2019

Did you know that the NIH awarded more grants last year than they did in the preceding few years?

A couple of months ago, I wrote that when it comes to grant applications, success is hard to come by—that’s why it’s critical to avoid common mistakes when you’re writing a grant. The success rate for all research project grants (RPGs) and other mechanisms submitted to NIH in fiscal year 201...

04/04/2019

Feel more confident in your writing with some quick fixes!

In my last post, I outlined 5 common writing mistakes made by non-native English speakers. But that’s not to say that native English speakers don’t struggle with writing mistakes, too. No matter what your native language, writing mistakes are a problem for the same reason—clarity. You need you...

03/22/2019

We are fortunate to work with scientists from all over the world. In a 2-part series, Senior Editor April Gocha, PhD, ELS, covers some of the common errors we see in scientific writing. Check out Part 1 for tips on fixing 5 errors that are common among non-native English speakers, and stay tuned for Part 2, covering errors that are common among all writers.

Writing correctly and effectively is not easy. And the difficulties can compound when trying to write correctly and effectively in a language that isn’t your native one. This is especially true when that language has a lengthy list of rules that are applied sometimes, contingently, and in “only-...

07/27/2018

Free Download: Tips to Improve Your Writing Productivity

Do you have no time to write your grant proposal? In this post, we’ll explore tips for finding more time in your day.

07/09/2018

How to Write a Research Grant Proposal When You Have Absolutely No Time

Do you have no time to write your grant proposal? In this post, we’ll explore tips for finding more time in your day.