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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting writing done is challenging for busy faculty members. This post tackles time management, sharing tips for how to put writing first.

Shopping for gifts for academic writers? I’ve got your back! Here are some fantastic books on scholarly writing that your friends will love. Suitable for any occasion!

How do you get scholarly writing done? Keeping a writing log can help you keep track of what works best for you in your writing!

Book introductions are difficult. So let’s make them easier! This post talks you through the important elements of an academic book introduction and gives advice about how to write one.

Approaching scholarly acquisitions editors can be stressful. But these conversations are important to have. In this post I explain when and how to start talking about your manuscript with editors at university presses.

Why is my research important? Figuring out the significance of your research can be one of the most difficult parts of writing. This post helps to make it easier!

Writing groups can be really positive experiences. But how do you start a writing group right? This blog leads you through a series of questions to help you determine the kind of writing group you want and how to build it.

Peer reviews can be painful to receive, especially since scholars invest so much time in their manuscripts. This post provides some advice on how to deal with the emotional challenges of the peer review process.

How can you conduct peer review in a way that is useful to the author without making them feel terrible? This post shares tips on how to make your reader reports helpful and compassionate!

Why can’t I look away from Love is Blind? And what can the show teach us about academic writing? This post explores the importance of crafting a strong argument, crafting compelling questions, and bringing your subject to life.

Writing groups work! They can be highly effective ways to boost your writing productivity and create connections with others. I discuss why and introduce my scholarly writing groups.

This post explores this question as a way to think through the stigma that can be associated with working with editors.

This post helps you figure out when to hire a developmental editor. There are lots of reasons why you might do this as a scholarly writer, including helping you refine your argument, get motivated to write, and improve your writing.