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2026

Featured
Interlude: Learning Experiments, Strategic Co-Authorship, and Outsourcing Your Thinking
Interlude: Mise En Place, Paying Peer Reviewers, and Communicating at Work
Interlude: Keystone Habits, Scientific Ghosts, and Authorship Perceptions
Interlude: 200th Edition, Most Persuasive Word, and AI Killing Non-Fiction
Interlude: Shiny "Shoulds," Page Limits, and Language Clarity
Interlude: Learning from Failure, Methods Sections, and AI Tells
Interlude: Invisible Thinking, Writing Motivation, and Private Struggles
Interlude: Memorable Writing, Power Positions, and Publish-or-Perish Culture
Interlude: Conversations, Research Misconduct, and the Superpower of Verbs
Interlude: Reading Profusely, Writer's Block, and Levels of Reading
Interlude: Lower-Impact Journals, "Good Enough" Drafts, and Growth from Practice
Interlude: Unexpected Generosity, Human Editing, and the Illusion of Clarity
Interlude: Frequency Illusion, Editor vs AI, and Polluted Literature
Interlude: "Good Enough" Drafts, AI Guidelines, and DOI-First Referencing
Interlude: Partial Points, AI Risks, and Responsible Authorship
Interlude: Refreshing Writing, First Manuscripts, and Causal Language
Interlude: Writing Fingerprints, Managing Emails, and Memorable Communication
Interlude: Restitching Writing, Persuasive Pillars, and Preprint Reviews
Interlude: Consistent Practice, "Harmless" Phrases, and Not Disclosing AI Use
Interlude: Asymptotic Mastery, Study Participants, and Suspiciously Recent
Interlude: Caring for Readers, Meetings with a Point, and Sounding Like AI
Interlude: Taking Action, Acknowledging AI, and Word Associations
Interlude: Avoiding Distractions, Writing Environments, and Grant Writing Courses
Interlude: Collective Illusions, Desk Rejection, and Chasing Impact
Interlude: Making Sense, Reading Papers, and Prolific Débutante Authors
Interlude: Nurturing Relationships, Clinical Terms, and Preprint Models
Interlude: Cultivating Wisdom, Predatory Journals, and Understanding Copyright
Interlude: Momentum, Building Confidence, and Making Complex Ideas Accessible

2025

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Interlude: New Year Challenge, Past-Year Reviews, and Mass-Produced Manuscripts
Interlude: Compounding Ideas, Levels of Evidence, and AI in Trial Design
Interlude: Discussion Elements, Retraction Trends, and Better Conversations
Interlude: Preparing for Talks, Gifts for Writers, and Spotting Fake Scientists
Interlude: Finding Your People, Comprehensive Checklists, and AI Admissions
Interlude: Introductions, Publishing Fees, and Smart Jargon
Interlude: Unessential Components, Introvert Networking, and Talking Nerdy
Interlude: Excavating Language, Text Expanders, and Communicating Medical Numbers
Interlude: Pops of Color, Pre-Submission Inquiries, and Write-Nots
Interlude: Updating Editions, Research Presentations, and AI Assumptions
Interlude: Anniversaries, Peer-Review Bullies, and Creating Shared Understanding
Interlude: Resubmission Transparency, Giftful Feedback, and Collaborative Writing
Interlude: Misunderstood Messages, Lazy Author Syndrome, and Readability Metrics
Interlude: "Stupid Questions," Excess Vocabulary, and AI Grant Rejections
Interlude: Heuristic Tasks, Writing Groups, and the Value of Peer Review
Interlude: What You're Carrying, Conflicts of Interest, and AI Standards
Interlude: Illusion of Prestige, Misleading Numbers, and Simultaneous Submissions
Interlude: Plot Twists, Manuscript Story Structure, and Open-Access Publishing Fees
Interlude: Noticing Good Writing, Short Words, and Scientific Fraud
Interlude: Daily Baselines, Communicating Science, and Publication Fees
Interlude: Framing for Reviewers, Overlooking Problems, and AI in NIH Grants
Interlude: Blooming Drafts, Flawed Advice, and Linguistic Shifts
Interlude: Teaching, Recognizing Participants, and Reclaiming Writing Time
Interlude: Word Limit Dichotomy, Authorship Grids, and the Evolution of Scientific Writing
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Interlude: Unworthy Hacks, Author Order, and Image Quality
Interlude: 150th Edition, Authorship Series, and Publishing Peer Reviews
Interlude: Autostereograms, CONSORT Diagrams, and Publication Extenders
Interlude: Language Bias, Methods Sections, and Misused Words
Interlude: Uninterrupted Focus, Memorable Stories, and Trends in Authorship
Interlude: Lessons in Waiting, Communication Illusions, and Medical Art
Interlude: Training Every Day, Choosing a Journal, and AI Disclosures
Interlude: Manuscript Order, Beyond PubMed, and Secret Cameras in Excel
Interlude: YouTube, Human Expertise, and Self-Retraction
Interlude: Unconventional, Time Management, and Misunderstanding AI
Interlude: Procrastination, Weird Phrases, and Metrics of Success
Interlude: Asymptotic Editing, Copying Tables, and the Pressure for Perfection
Interlude: Persuasion Consistency, Stealth Corrections, and Book Printing
Interlude: Recovery Days, AI in Publishing, and the Oxford Comma
Interlude: SCSIR Database, Maximizing Impact, and Promotional Language in Grants
Interlude: Sick of It, Strategic Thinking, and Feedback Framework
Interlude: Transformation, Terminated Grants, and Risks to PubMed
Interlude: Grant Opportunities, Recycled Images, and the Power of Names
Interlude: Prioritizing Tasks, Research Assessments, and Conflicts of Interest
Interlude: Breaks, Tactics, and Taking Care of Readers
Interlude: Expertise, Evidence Bank, and Responsible Use of AI
Interlude: Choices, Errors, and Word Origins
Interlude: Grace, Undermining Conclusions, and Retractions as Corrections
Interlude: Giving, Receiving, and Accepting Feedback
Interlude: Alignment, Productivity, and Becoming Boards

2024

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Interlude: Crumbling Sentences, Silent Letters, and the Best of 2024
Interlude: Yearly Reviews, Writing Groups, and Good Writing Advice
Interlude: Editing Time, Boring Writing, and the Human-AI Handshake
Interlude: Special Holiday Edition
Interlude: Comparisons, Junk Science, and Reference Management
Interlude: Community, Word Choice, and the Periodic Table
Interlude: Precrastination, Verbs, and Scientific Graphics
Interlude: Competition vs Complement, Writing "Rules," and Lab Websites
Interlude: Conferences, Presentations, and Networking
Interlude: Feedback, Context, and Hijacked Journals
Interlude: Complicity, Disability, and Teaching with AI
Interlude: Anniversaries, Budgets, and Work-Life Integration
Interlude: Word Limits, Retractions, and -Ough Words
Interlude: Explore-Exploit Tradeoff, Discussion Sections, and Open Access Publishing
Interlude: Reading for Writing, Grant Season, and AI Ethics
Interlude: Writing Intentions, Publishing Behaviors, and Professional Development Support
Interlude: Evolving Writing, Conference Networking, and Building Confidence
Interlude: Writing Voice, Latin Abbreviations, and Retraction Reporting
Interlude: Speaking, Only, and Evolving Words
Interlude: Morning Routines, Formatting, and Culturally Adapted Materials
Interlude: Mindset, Authorship, and Responsibility
Interlude: Hard Work, Research Talks, and Intentional Language
Interlude: Outlines, AI Detectives, and Literature Alerts
Interlude: Passive Voice, Writing Inspiration, and Argument Dilution
Interlude: Impact, Tortured Acronyms, and Formalized Curiosity
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Interlude: Note-Taking, Excessive Words, and Practicing Reasoning
Interlude: Study Questions, Manuscript Templates, and Promotional Language
Interlude: Notifications, Letters, and Wasting Time
Interlude: First-Person Pronouns, Writing by Hand, and the Timing of Books
Interlude: Grant Season, Specific Aims, and AI Images
Interlude: Meeting Names, Negative Results, and the Power of One Word
Interlude: "Dumbing It Down," the Laundry Method, and Publication Facts Labels
Interlude: Life Tetris, Literature Reviews, and Stolen Identities
Interlude: Reframing Should’s, Grant Templates, and Writing Tips
Interlude: Growth, Hyphens, and Extremely Productive Authors
Interlude: New Books, Neglect, and Text Recycling
Interlude: Mindset, Honorary Authorship, and AI-Generated Abstracts
Interlude: Struggles, Fonts, and Article-Level Metrics
Interlude: Email Invitations, Predatory Journals, and Disappearing Papers
Interlude: Introverts, Meetings, and Plagiarism
Interlude: Sculpting, Authorship Gaps, and Diverse Opinions
Interlude: Science-ese, Authorship, and Synonyms
Interlude: Commitments, Saying No, and Buying Time
Interlude: Empty Chairs, Literature Maps, and Bridging the Gap
Interlude: Communication Framework, Misused Words, and Genuine Images
Interlude: Portals, Hypotheses, and Bad First Drafts
Interlude: Handwriting, Citation Cartels, and Fonts Hanging Out
Interlude: Giving, Time, and Author Contributions
Interlude: Investments, Data Sharing, and Short Peer Reviews
Interlude: SMARTER Goals, Research Management, and a Two-Word Theory
Interlude: Goals, Energy, and Promotion

2023

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Interlude: Reflection, Authorship, and Best of 2023
Interlude: Excellence, Integrity, and Popular Papers
Interlude: Creativity, Statistics, and Gifts for Writers
Interlude: Multitasking, Feedback, and Significant Results
Interlude: Gifts, Inspiration, and Favorite Things
Interlude: Apologizing, Reframing, and Hijacking
Interlude: Self-Help Books, Self-Editing Tactics, and Simplified Peer Review
Interlude: Nervousness, Authorship Metrics, and Unbiased Science
Interlude: Presentations, Hunting, and Fabrication
Interlude: Collecting Books, Hype Terms, and Interactive Papers
Interlude: Inclusive Language, Survey Questions, and Disability Identity
Interlude: Checklists, Figures, and Images
Interlude: Jokes, Quality, and Tracking Accomplishments
Interlude: Adaptability, Credibility, and Reliability
Interlude: Ease, Experimentation, and Plain Language
Interlude: Integrity, Retractions, and Corrections
Interlude: Simplicity, Plain Language, and Health Communications
Interlude: Grit, Space, and BioGPT
Interlude: Beginnings, Growing Talent, and Health Literacy
Interlude: Curses, Lay Titles, and Poor Writing
Interlude: Credibility, Titles, and Talent
Interlude: Respectively, To-Do Lists, and Issues With BMI
Interlude: Dedicating Time, Misusing Terms, and Using Definitions as Guides
Interlude: Writing Time, Dosage, and Predatory Journals
Interlude: Similar Terms, Writer Archetypes, and Not Discussed
Featured
Interlude: Meetings, Conversations, and Calendars
Interlude: AI Risks, Backbones, and the Research Lifecycle
Interlude: Formatting, Abstracts, and Community Reviews
Interlude: Inclusion, Diversity, and Implicit Bias
Interlude: Paper, Possibility, and Productive Communication
Interlude: Work, Play, and Fun
Interlude: Writing, Thinking, and Opportunity
Interlude: Learning, Investing, and Effective Writing
Interlude: Learning Levels, Core Principles, and Keywords
Interlude: News, Strategies, and Success
Interlude: Momentum, Speedbumps, and Verbs
Interlude: Community, Advice, and Specific Questions
Interlude: Influence, Undermining, and Hidden Messages
Interlude: Resistance, Plain Language, and Ableist Language
Interlude: Lay Summaries, Communication Gaps, and Connection
Interlude: Preparation, Stories, and LinkedIn
Interlude: Writer's Block, Peer Review, and Overwhelm
Interlude: Email, Utilize, and Finding Your Voice
Interlude: Language, Inclusion, and Stories
Interlude: Subtraction, Errors, and Manipulation
Interlude: Simplicity, Illusion, and Machines as Tools
Interlude: AI, Integrity, and Thinking
Interlude: Fonts, Authorship, and Apps
Interlude: Self-Investment, Novel, and Disruption
Interlude: Mindset, Opportunity, and Time Blocking
Interlude: Resolutions, Ease, and Passive Voice

2022

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Interlude: Past-Year Reviews, Misused Words, and Deep Reading
Interlude: Keywords, Feelings, and Conscious Writing
Interlude: Generosity, Presentations, and Short Words
Interlude: Relationships, Reverse Outlines, and “Academic Year” Resolutions
Interlude: Persuasion, Plagiarism, and Perseverance
Interlude: Hyphens, Hollywood, and Awful Papers
Interlude: Because, Reproducibility, and History
Interlude: Abbreviations, Text Recycling, and Writing Journal Club
Interlude: Strong Verbs, Zombie Nouns, and the Power of Simple
Interlude: Parallel Structure, Diversity, and Cues
Interlude: Persuasive Patterns, Modifiers, and Jargon
Interlude: Guiding Principle, First Authors, and Voice Memos

2021

Featured
Interlude: Most-Read Articles, Citations, and The Feynman Technique
Interlude: Writing Groups, Research Integrity, and Plain Language
Interlude: Key Questions, Judgment, and Authorship
Interlude: Citations Placement, Conflicts of Interest, and Inclusive Language
Interlude: Credibility, Isolated Pronouns, and Open Grants
Interlude: Running Starts, Comparisons, and Common Errors
Interlude: Superheroes, Passive Voice, and Word Functions
Interlude: Word Count, Biographical Sketches, and Co-Authorship
Interlude: Journal Choice, Post vs After, and Jargon
Interlude: Compelling Titles, Shortcuts, and Research Plans
Interlude: Introductions, Methods, and Time
Interlude: Discussions, Symptoms, and the Science of Communication