Our Blog
Academic Writing UK was created to make high-quality academic writing guidance accessible, practical, and easy to understand. Whether you are an undergraduate writing your first essay, a postgraduate working on a dissertation, or a researcher preparing manuscripts for publication, this blog offers clear, evidence-based advice to help you improve your writing with confidence.
What makes this blog different is its focus on practical explanation rather than abstract theory. Each article is written to answer real problems faced by real students and academics—from structuring arguments, improving clarity, and understanding methodology, to using sources effectively, avoiding plagiarism, and navigating the conventions of academic style. The goal is simple: to demystify the writing process and give you the tools you need to write with precision, impact, and authority.
New posts are added regularly, covering topics such as:
- Using technology in academic writing
- Academic topics and theories
- Methodology and methodological choices
- Working with literature reviews, research methods, and results chapters
- Writing tips
- Research design
This blog exists because strong academic writing is not innate; it is a skill that can be learned, practised, and strengthened. My aim is to provide guidance that is straightforward, honest, and genuinely useful—something you can apply immediately to your own work.
Professional Academic Writing Services
Alongside the free resources available on the blog, I offer a range of professional academic writing services designed to support students and researchers who want to take their work to a higher standard. With over 15 years of experience, I provide expert assistance across the full spectrum of academic communication—from proofreading to full qualitative data analysis.
Proofreading
A meticulous final check to ensure your writing is clear, correct, and professionally presented. This includes grammar, punctuation, readability, clarity, academic tone, and consistency, with all edits provided through Track Changes.
Standard fee: £12.95 per 1000 words.
Editing
A deeper, more comprehensive enhancement of your work. This includes all proofreading features plus restructuring of paragraphs, improving argument flow, strengthening clarity, reducing word count where needed, and refining style and coherence.
Standard fee: £21.95 per 1000 words.
Paraphrasing
A thorough rewrite for students and researchers who may have relied too heavily on specific sources. This service preserves your meaning while transforming the language, reducing similarity scores, improving readability, and ensuring academic integrity. A personalised quote is provided depending on how much of your document requires paraphrasing.
Humanising AI Text
For writers concerned that their work may appear AI-generated or be flagged by detection tools. I reshape AI-produced text into natural, authentic academic prose that reflects human reasoning and style, while maintaining your intended meaning and academic purpose.
Qualitative Data Analysis
I provide full qualitative analysis using approaches such as Braun & Clarke, including familiarisation, coding, theme development, hierarchical node structures, matrices, and thematic maps. This is ideal for researchers unfamiliar with software like NVivo or those facing time pressure. In many cases, analyses can be completed within 48 hours.
Academic Writing Support
From short assignments to PhD-level theses, I offer tailored writing assistance based on your specific requirements. With extensive experience across disciplines, I can help you produce work that is academically sound, clearly structured, and ready for submission.
Work With Me
Whether you are here to improve your skills through the blog or you need personalised help with a specific project, my aim is to provide clear, professional, and trustworthy academic support.
If you would like to discuss your requirements, please get in touch via the Contact page.
