How to Write Differently

A Quest for Meaningful Academic Writing

How To Guides

Edited by Monika Kostera, Professor Ordinaria, Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw, Poland, Södertörn University, Sweden and Université Paris-Saclay, LITEM, France

Responding to the trend of formulaic writing in the academic community, How To Write Differently offers a refreshing approach to academic writing in a practical format.

‘Nanni Moretti, the Italian film director, once said: “those who speak badly, think badly and live badly”. This masterly written book teaches us that this adage applies, and even more, to the written word. Academics have in their texts their most powerful weapon and sharpest tool. This book reminds us that we need to manage both with the deserved care and respect.’
– Paolo Quattrone, The University of Manchester, UK

‘How to Write Differently: A Quest for Meaningful Academic Writing has much to recommend it to those researchers who want to produce engaging and valued publications rather than simply meeting the demands of being published. This book offers guidance as well as helpful examples for following a writerly path to academic success.’
– Mary Jo Hatch, Professor Emerita, University of Virginia, US

‘How to Write Differently is a text which stands against scientific, rational, and masculinist writing. Written differently, the reader is taken on a journey into what creative writing can look like. Full of possibility, alterity, solidarity, and hope – a must read for anyone curious and interested in writing, reading, and publishing.’
– Alison Pullen, Macquarie University, Australia