Welcome to the blog
If you’ve landed here on my blog homepage, you may already know the feeling of working hard on your qualitative PhD without being convinced you’re actually moving forwards.
That uncertainty often shows up as a literature review that feels out of control, analysis that doesn’t feel quite “good” or “strong” enough, and a discussion chapter that leaves you wondering, “What am I actually allowed to claim here anyway?”.
The good news is that if you’re experiencing any of the above, you’re likely in the middle of the deep work - where things naturally get very messy. Some of the most intellectually productive stages of the PhD look completely chaotic from the outside. My goal here on the blog is to keep you moving through them and towards completion.
Each blogpost is designed to help you think more clearly, work more deliberately, and move your research forward with greater confidence.
You can explore by category below, or start with the latest posts.
Qualitative Methods | Literature Review | Methodology | Planning and Organisation | Writing Up | Supervision | PhD Mindset | Paradigms, Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks
Publishing during your PhD: how to turn your thesis into journal articles (without the panic)
Feeling pressured to publish before you have even finished your PhD? This guide shows you how to turn parts of your thesis into focused journal articles - without panic or overwork.
How to design an academic conference poster that stands out (without overwhelming your audience)
Designing a conference poster? Learn how to create a clear, visually strong academic poster that attracts attention and sparks meaningful research conversations.
How to write a conference abstract for qualitative research
Writing a conference abstract for your qualitative PhD can feel daunting. This guide shows you how to structure your topic, theory, and contribution with clarity and confidence.
Academic Conferences for Introverts: 5 tips for surviving the conference as a PhD student or early career researcher
If the thought of going to a conference gives you nightmares, if you know you’ll spend more time in your conference hotel room than actually attending sessions, you need to read this!