Aims:

You will get your writing done at the retreat and develop good writing habits. We create a supportive and motivational environment – at a distraction-free and pleasant location. We have several locations we can recommend.

You'll be introduced to tools, processes and writing techniques to help you become more productive. And you'll have the opportunity to reflect on and discuss the challenges and joys of writing with other researchers.

You will leave the retreat with motivation to write and new writing habits you can use in your daily work.

Content:

We recommend running a structured retreat, typically run over two or three days. A structured retreat comprises a programme of dedicated writing sessions, goal-setting sessions, feedback, and presentations on tips and tools for keeping motivation and writing effectively. We also include walk & talks for reflection and can incorporate yoga sessions and social events.

We use ‘social writing’ – which entails participants sitting together in the same room for writing sessions (a proven method of increasing motivation and productivity). We can also include the opportunity to write in solitude.

Mark Harvey Simpson

Mark Harvey Simpson is managing partner and co-owner of GlobalDenmark – a training and communication consultancy.

Mark has many years of experience in editing scientific texts and has more than 25 years of experience facilitating scientific communication workshops at Nordic universities and research institutions. He has a background in natural sciences, social sciences and linguistics from the UK, France and Denmark. He is also a certified coach and conducts courses on academic writing, presentation skills and project management.

Ann Britt Donovan

Ann Britt Donovan is a project manager and communication consultant at GlobalDenmark. She is an experienced workshop facilitator and designs, manages and teaches our academic writing courses. With an academic background in both the natural sciences, humanities and linguistics, Ann Britt has 25+ years’ experience as a writing coach and in editing research manuscripts.

About us

Since 1985, we have helped PhD students and other researchers communicate their research results to national and international audiences.

GlobalDenmark's expertise includes cross-cultural management, communication, cooperation and knowledge sharing, as well as text services and translation.

We have developed a series of unique tools, concepts and courses in English and Danish, specifically tailored to the university and research sectors. We work with PhD students, postdocs, senior researchers, laboratory and administrative staff and other knowledge workers working within research and innovation – both in the private and public sector.

In 2012, our two PhD courses were subject to a quality audit by the University of East London and received the “Quality Mark” (highest score). This certifies that our PhD courses meet strict quality standards concerning teaching methodology, teacher qualifications and course management.