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Abstract

For the past decade, I have been teaching writing, advising writers, and editing manuscripts. I've counseled researchers in a variety of fields, including sociology, law, engineering, economics, food sciences, textiles, computer science, education, veterinary medicine, and communication. They have expressed feelings about writing that range from pleasure in the challenge to dread of ever having to do it again, and from arrogance to abject insecurity. Many seemed to struggle, not only with their methodology and data but with a shadowy monster, both hostile and competitive, which hovered "out there in the profession" ready to attack, devour, and destroy. Most had missed, in their earlier writing experiences, the straightforward advice and open encouragement of colleagues. 

Authors

• Cheryl W. Ruggiero
• Charles F. Elton
• Carolyn J. Mullins
• Joyce G. Smoot

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