Ok, with lab's shuttered, it's time to learn to write. I mean really learn to grow as a writer. I'm starting a new thread for all my @___SDB___ friends: #DevBiolWriteClub

Listen up students and postdocs. If you succeed in this business you'll eventually be a full-time writer. I'll be using #DevBiolWriteClub to talk about writing, and i invite anyone else to join the conversation.

The first rule of Write Club is to show up and do the work, everyday. Pressman's outstanding book "The War of Art" tells us that "...It's not the writing part that's hard. What's hard is sitting down to write."

I'm not usually an advocate of self-help books, but if you are serious about being a better writer, The War of Art by is quick and important read: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Winning-Creative-Battle/dp/1501260626

So that's the first rule. If you've got a paper to write, then sit down and write. Everyday. Don't make it haphazard; don't do it when it's convenient. Be intentional. Plan it. Do it. Sit down each day and get to work. #DevBiolWriteClub

Oh, one more REALLY important thing: Twitter is NOT writing. So, time for me to follow rule number one. I'm out. See y'all tomorrow.

Today, let’s manage expectations for #DevBiolWriteClub: For now, I will focus on how to be a better writer. This is different from how to write better. First assignment: read this tweet again. Think about it. Was it well written? Did you enjoy reading it?