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Navigating Academic Conferences as an Introvert

Conferences can be very hard for introverts! But sometimes introverts still have to attend conferences. Let's make it easier. This post contains tips for how to navigate academic events like this in as painless a way as possible.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Book Workshop

Here are some tips to help you plan a productive academic book workshop. Careful planning can lead to a workshop that meets your needs and helps you produce the best book possible.

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A Pep Talk for Frustrated Academic Writers

Frustrated by how your academic writing is going? You are not alone! Here's my brief manifesto of things I'd like to say to frustrated faculty writers in the hopes that it helps them to gain a bit of confidence in their writing, learn some tips on how to move forward, and further value their work.

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Give Your Writing Some Love!

It’s easy to feel down about how your academic writing is going. Here I encourage you to nurture positive emotions around your writing to help you produce a happier and more sustainable writing practice.

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How Long Should My Book Chapter Be?

What’s the ideal length for a scholarly book chapter? This post talks you through word count and other elements to keep in mind when determining how long your book chapter should be.

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Writing Challenges: What Do I Write Next?

What should I write next? This is a common question for scholarly writers. Here I provide some questions to think through as you plan out what you want to turn to next in your writing.

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Asking Big Enough Questions

Why do research questions matter in our writing? What does it mean to ask a big enough question? How to do it? In this post, I answer these questions and discuss the importance of using research questions in your work.

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Six Myths About Leaving Academia, Debunked!

Deciding to leave academia is difficult. Many faculty members who are thinking of quitting get hung up on a variety of myths that suggest life outside of academia will be bleak. Let’s debunk them!

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Getting Writing Done Within a Busy Life

How can academics accomplish their writing goals amidst such busy lives? Here I give you writing tips to help you learn why writing in short chunks can be very productive.

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