Writing as analysis: building interpretation through iterative drafting
In qualitative research, analysis is often described as a layered process — starting with descriptive codes and building toward complex, interpretive themes. Writing should work the same way, yet it’s too often treated as a linear afterthought. Here’s what it means to write with layers, and why it deepens interpretation rather than just improving clarity.
The essential guide to publishing qualitative research
Publishing qualitative research comes with its own set of challenges — from methodological flexibility to convincing reviewers used to quantitative norms. Here’s what I’ve learned, across years of submissions, rejections, and eventual acceptances, about setting a manuscript up for success.