James Hayton PhD
Thesis writing tips and training for PhD students

PhD 101: What is a Phd? And why is it so difficult?

Artificial intelligence and the death of academia

How to become the world's leading expert in your field (Part 1)

PhD thesis writing: Is indecision holding you back?

How to set and meet PhD deadlines

PhD procrastination: "It's OK, I'll do it tomorrow..."

Storytelling and structure in academic writing

Most academic writing advice is rubbish

Why writing without reading or editing as you go is INSANE

Why is academic writing so stressful? And what can we do about it?

How to cope with perfectionism in academic writing

How to write your PhD literature review WITHOUT using AI, part 2

How to write your PhD literature review WITHOUT using AI (Part 1)

Should you do a PhD?

The false promise of AI for PhD research and writing

What makes a good PhD supervisor?

How to beat PhD Impostor Syndrome

How to write a better first draft

How to enjoy writing your PhD thesis

How to stop worrying and learn to love your PhD

Should you quit your PhD?

Time management tips for PhD students

What makes a good PhD research project?

How to develop ideas and arguments in your academic writing (PhD writing tips part 7)

Why you shouldn't rely on AI for your PhD

PhD writing tips #6: How to link ideas in your writing (with examples)

Is Academia Really "BROKEN"?

How to write your PhD thesis #5: Problem-solving in writing

How to write your PhD thesis #4: Decision-making

PhD writing tips #3: Confidence