How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (2018 New Edition) offers valuable insights for academics struggling with the daunting task of producing scholarly work. Author Paul J. Silvia, an experienced academic, addresses common excuses and bad habits that hinder writing productivity. This second edition provides updated strategies to help students, professors, researchers, and other academics enhance their writing skills and increase output without sacrificing personal time.

Building on the success of its predecessor, this guide covers various aspects of academic writing, including journal articles, books, and grant proposals. Silvia shares his own experiences in psychology to demystify the writing process, offering practical advice on motivation, structuring content, and navigating the submission and revision phases.

Notably, a new chapter dedicated to writing grant and fellowship proposals has been added, making this edition applicable across most academic disciplines. With only 110 pages, readers can digest and apply these essential tips and strategies quickly, making it an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to improve their writing productivity in academia.

Publisher APA LifeTools presents this compact yet comprehensive guide with a dimension of 5 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches, carrying the ISBN-13: 978-1433829734 and ISBN-10: 1433829738. The publication date is September 25, 2018.