The Social Academic | Online Presence for Professors with Jennifer van Alstyne Storytelling for Scientists and the Researchers' Writing Podcast with Dr. Anna Clemens
Jul 10, 2025
Dr. Anna Clemens, an academic writing coach and founder of the Researchers' Writing Academy, shares her insights on the power of storytelling in scientific writing. She emphasizes how framing research in a narrative enhances reader engagement and streamlines the publishing process. Anna discusses the evolving social media landscape for academics, advocating for a diverse online presence. Additionally, she highlights the importance of community support in overcoming the challenges faced by researchers, fostering empowerment and accountability in writing.
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Story Makes Research Understandable
- Storytelling makes research accessible by mapping findings into familiar mental frameworks.
- Anna Clemens says clear story reduces reviewer confusion and boosts paper readership.
Define Your Story First
- Define the paper's story before writing to avoid endless rewrites and deleted introductions.
- Use structured prompts or a framework to crystallize the story early in the process.
Combine Lessons With Live Writing
- Pair stepwise lessons with real-time writing so you can produce sections alongside short video modules.
- Join co-writing and co-writing accountability sessions to keep momentum and embed writing into your week.