The Rules of Good Writing

Call me a geek, but I believe that the rules for scientific reporting are as sublime as any poetic meter. 

As one who writes both poetry and scientific papers, I like the way poetry's rules force certain word choices for the sake of sound or rhythm. It's what makes finding the perfect words  such a magical, musical thing. 

The rules of science writing force accuracy and concise structure in the service of clear communication. Journals, granting agencies, and professional science organizations expect adherence to their guidelines.  

But it's still a matter of finding the perfect words.  

And like the best poems, the best scientific reports emerge when the writer follows the rules, understands the flow of language, and uses both to evoke understanding in an engaging and persuasive way. 

  ... is to save you the time and energy required to edit (and 

re-edit) and to follow the rules and find the perfect words.

I aim for clarity, eloquence, and well-organized content 

and visuals, all in keeping with the rules of good science writing, in general, and of targeted journals and audiences, specifically.