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Writing Prompts to Overcome Writer’s Block

Writing Prompts to Overcome Writer’s Block

Phyllis L. F. RippeyApril 25, 2025May 18, 2026

by Vera Oko

Just like creative writers, academic writers experience writer’s block—a state where ideas and words refuse to flow, making writing feel impossible. In addition to this challenge, finding time to write and being in the right mood can be difficult.… Read More “Writing Prompts to Overcome Writer’s Block”

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Please stop starting letters like this…

Please stop starting letters like this…

Phyllis L. F. RippeyDecember 10, 2024May 18, 2026

Dear Admissions/Grant Funding/Whatever committee,

My name is Phyllis Rippey and I’m applying for your program in _______________. blah blah blah…

Sincerely,

Phyllis Rippey

Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop starting letters, statements of purpose, emails, or any other kind of persuasive writing by stating your name.… Read More “Please stop starting letters like this…”

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Submitting Articles

Submitting Articles

Phyllis L. F. RippeyNovember 24, 2020March 28, 2025

Once you’ve decided where you want to send an article for publication, you might be wondering what to do next. You will need to prepare the article for publication and send it to one and only one journal. Do not send your article to multiple journals and see what shakes out.… Read More “Submitting Articles”

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