Writing Workshops 2023

Join us for Writing Workshops on 26 June, 3 July & 10 July 2023.

Write Limited is a plain language consultancy. Their writing and editing services connect you with your audience and get your messages across clearly. They work with a wide variety of material from across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.

In these workshops, Write Limited will share tips and techniques to help you to make your writing more effective and engaging for your readers. They’ll deliver short, focused sessions to the group, mostly focusing on clarity of messaging and quality writing but there will be additional funder specific sessions and advice to enhance your proposal development. Feel free to register for all 3 or just the 1 or 2 topics of your choice. Participation is limited so don't delay- secure your spot!

Writing Workshop #1: Monday 26 June 2023, 12pm - 1pm

Top five things you can do to improve your writing

Description: Based on insights we’ve gained from working on academic papers and proposals.

• Start with your reader

• Be clear about your purpose

• Write informative, compelling titles and headings where possible

• Create short, straightforward sentences

• Choose precise words and explain technical terms

Writing Workshop #2: Monday 3 July 2023, 12pm - 1pm

Engaging your readers, explaining the science

You’re all subject matter experts, but your readers might not be. How do you explain complex science information in a meaningful and engaging way?

• Shape your opening to hook the reader

• Bring the science alive

• Prefer active voice

• Create a compelling story by bringing it all together

Writing Workshop #3: Monday 10 July 2023, 12pm - 1pm

Writing to ensure readers understand the impact of your research

It’s easy to focus so much on the science that the impact is lost. We give you 8 quick tips for making sure your writing will emphasize the impact your research will have.

**These are ONLINE events**

AUDIENCE: Open to UoA research staff (researchers) only.